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Colin Guske
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-01-29) January 29, 2007 (age 17)[1]
Place of birth St. Johns, Florida, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Orlando City
Youth career
2020–2024 Orlando City Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Orlando City B 24 (1)
2024 Orlando City 0 (0)
2025– Orlando City 0 (0)
International career
2024– United States U18 2 (1)
2024– United States U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 16, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 15, 2024

Colin Guske (born January 29, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Early career

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Guske was born in St. Johns, Florida.[2] Guske joined the Orlando City Academy in 2020 and played for the U15 and U17 age groups until 2023.[1][3] Guske also participated in the 2022 U-15 Generation Adidas Cup and 2022 and 2023 U-17 Generation Adidas Cups.[1]

Club career

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Orlando City B

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On March 15, 2024, Guske was announced as part of Orlando City B's roster for the 2024 MLS Next Pro season.[3] On March 16, Guske scored the winning goal of Orlando City B's opener at Atlanta United 2 in a 3–2 win.[4] On April 24, Guske was signed to a one-year MLS Next Pro contract through 2024.[5] On July 2, Guske was one of two Orlando City B players to be selected for the 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game.[6]

Orlando City

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On August 4, 2024, Guske was signed to a short-term agreement to Orlando City for Orlando's Leagues Cup match against Atlético San Luis on the same day.[7] Guske made the bench, but did not make an appearance.[8] On December 16, Guske was signed to a homegrown contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028, making him the 16th homegrown player signed by the club.[2][9]

Personal life

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Guske has two older brothers, Owen and Liam, who also were developed by the Orlando City Academy.[9]

International career

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Youth

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On September 6, 2024, it was announced that Guske had been called up by Michael Nsien to the United States U18 training camp in Niigata, Japan and for friendlies against a local Niigata select team, Japan, and Peru.[10] On September 14, Guske made his debut when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute for Jonathan Shore in a 4–3 loss to Japan.[11] In the following match two days later against Peru, Guske started and played the full match and scored his first international goal in a 2–0 win.[12]

On October 3, it was publicized that Guske had been called up by Nsien to the United States U19 training camp in Oliva, Spain and for friendlies against Sweden and Japan. Guske made his debut against Sweden on October 11 when he came on as an 81st-minute substitute for Paulo Rudisill in a 4–1 victory.[13]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played October 20, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
Club Season League National cup Playoffs Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando City B 2024 MLS Next Pro 24 1 1 0 25 1
Orlando City 2024 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0
Career total 24 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 1

References

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  1. ^ a b c "USA – C. Guske". Soccerway. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Orlando City SC signs midfielder Colin Guske to First Team contract". Orlando City. December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Orlando City B announces complete roster and coaching staff for 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Season". Orlando City B. March 14, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "Match Report: Orlando City B wins season opener 3-2 against Atlanta United 2". Orlando City B. March 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Orlando City B signs Academy product Colin Guske". Orlando City B. April 24, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Orlando City Academy products Colin Guske and Juan Rojas selected to 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game Roster". Orlando City. July 2, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "Orlando City SC signs Colin Guske to short-term MLS agreement". Orlando City. August 4, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "ORLvsASL 08-04-2024". Orlando City. August 4, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Rollins, Sean (December 16, 2024). "Orlando City Signs Midfielder Colin Guske to Homegrown Player Contract". The Mane Land. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "U.S. Under-18 Men's Youth National Team Heads To Japan For 26th International Youth Football Tournament". United States Soccer Federation. September 6, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "United States U18 vs. Japan U18". Soccerway. September 14, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "United States U18 vs. Peru U18". Soccerway. September 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  13. ^ "United States U19 vs. Sweden U19". Soccerway. October 11, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.