CJ Fodrey

Austin FC selected Fodrey in the first round of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft with the 13^th overall pick. Fodrey, who was 18 at the time, was the youngest player available for selection in the draft and the only freshman in the draft’s Generation adidas class. In his first season with the Club, Fodrey contributed to Austin FC II’s title-winning campaign with four (4) goals and two (2) assists in 22 MLS NEXT Pro matches, and earned three MLS appearances with the first team as well.

Prior to joining the Verde & Black, Fodrey spent the fall of 2022 at San Diego State University, where he led the Aztecs in goals (7) and assists (4). Those numbers led to All Pac-12 First Team and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors.

As a young player, Fodrey competed at the professional level with San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship. He scored against LA Galaxy in a 2021 preseason match and recorded his first official professional goal against Las Vegas Lights FC on August 18, 2021 to become the youngest goal-scorer in Loyal SC history.