Player Details

Name

Justin Bilyeu

Height

6' 2"

Weight

174 lbs

Date of Birth

2.3.1994 (30)

Birthplace

St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri USA

Position

Defender
Career Summary

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016: Appeared in three MLS games, including one start, in rookie campaign. Made MLS debut as a substitute against Dallas on April 29... Made first MLS start at Real Salt Lake on June 22. Open Cup: Made two appearances, including one start. Champions League: Made three appearances, all starts, and recorded one assist in group stage of CCL.

COLLEGE

Drafted in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft ... Played in 59 games for SIU Edwardsville, starting 52 ... Named to the NSCAA Third Team All-West Region and the Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference ... Named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Team after his junior season ... Chipped in five goals and seven assists over his four-year career. 

HOW ACQUIRED

Selected by New York in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft and signed to an MLS contract on March 3.