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Alex Monis
Personal information
Full name Alex James Weathers Monis[1]
Date of birth (2003-03-20) March 20, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.71 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
New England Revolution II
Number 14
Youth career
2015–2016 Chicago Fire
2016–2017 Chicago FC United
2018–2020 Chicago Fire
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Chicago Fire 3 (1)
2020–2021Forward Madison (loan) 7 (0)
2022–2023 Chicago Fire II 40 (11)
2023Rio Grande Valley FC (loan) 6 (1)
2024– New England Revolution II 17 (7)
International career
2018–2019 United States U16 8 (3)
2024– Philippines 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 8, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 30, 2024

Alex James Weathers Monis (born March 20, 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II. Born in the United States, Monis plays for the Philippines national team.

Club career

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Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, Monis began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy before joining Chicago FC United.[2] He then returned to the Chicago Fire in 2018.[2]

Chicago Fire

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On March 11, 2020, Monis signed a homegrown player deal with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[3]

Forward Madison (loan)

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On July 24, 2020, Monis was loaned to USL League One club Forward Madison for the remainder of the 2020 season.[4] He made his professional debut for the club a day later on July 25 against North Texas SC, coming on as a 74th minute in a 2–1 defeat.[5]

New England Revolution II

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Monis signed with MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II on January 8, 2024.[6]

International career

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USA youth

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On May 15, 2019, Monis made his United States debut for the under-16s in a friendly against the Czech Republic.[7]

Philippines

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In May 2024, Monis was included in the Philippines 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Vietnam and Indonesia.[8][9] Monis made his debut on 6 June 2024 against the former at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. He started and played 70 minutes as Vietnam won 3–2.[10]

Career statistics

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As of match played July 24, 2021[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chicago Fire 2020 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0
Forward Madison (loan) 2020 USL League One 6 0 6 0
2021 USL League One 1 0 1 0
Total 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Career total 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0

References

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  1. ^ "Alex Monis". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Alex Monis USSDA Profile". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  3. ^ Liljenwall, Ari (March 11, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC continue influx of Homegrown signings with forward Alex Monis". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  4. ^ McCraney, Patrick (July 24, 2020). "Chicago Fire FC loans Monis, Rodriguez and Brady to Forward Madison FC". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "North Texas SC 2–1 Forward Madison". Soccerway.
  6. ^ "Revolution II sign Alex Monis, Andrej Bjelajac, and Collin Smith". RevolutionSoccer.com. New England Revolution. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Woitalla, Mike (May 23, 2019). "Youth: Dante Sealy scores three for U.S. U-16 boys at Czech tourney". Soccer America. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Alex Monis called up to Philippines National Team". New England Revolution. May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  9. ^ Malihan, Drew (May 27, 2024). "Demuynck, Zico Bailey headlines PMNFT 28-man squad vs. Vietnam, Indo". Dugout PH. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Vietnam v Philippines game report". ESPN. June 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Alex Monis at Soccerway
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