Austin Causey

Austin Causey
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-20) August 20, 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Easton, Massachusetts, United States
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
New York Red Bulls II
Number 55
Youth career
–2016 Richmond United
2016–2020 New England Revolution
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Richmond Kickers 1 (0)
2023–2024 Lexington SC 9 (0)
2025– New York Red Bulls II 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 18, 2025

Austin Causey (born August 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II.

Career

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Youth

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Causey began his youth career with Richmond United, where he played with the under-14 and under-16 teams. During the 2015–16 season, he posted a 61.6 save percentage. In 2016, Causey returned to Massachusetts to play for New England Revolution Academy, where he remained for four seasons.[1][2]

Professional

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On April 6, 2021, Causey signed his first professional contract with USL League One side Richmond Kickers.[3][4] On December 9, 2021, it was announced that Causey would re-sign with the Kickers for their upcoming 2022 season.[5] He went on to make his professional debut on March 6, 2022, starting in a 4–1 win over North Carolina FC.[6]

On January 25, 2023, Causey was announced as a new signing for Lexington SC ahead of their inaugural season in the USL League One.[2][7] In his first season with the club, he made eight league starts. On October 17, 2023, Causey was selected to the USL League One Team of the Week for his performance in a 1–1 draw with Greenville Triumph SC.[8] He was released by Lexington following their 2024 season.[9]

On March 14, 2025, Causey was announced as a new signing for MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II.[10] On June 4, 2025, he made his first start for New York Red Bulls II in a 5–2 victory over Crown Legacy FC. [11]

Personal

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Austin is the son of former professional soccer player Jeff Causey.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Austin Causey | New England Revolution". revolutionsoccer.net.
  2. ^ a b "Goalkeeper Austin Causey joins Lexington SC's inaugural season roster".
  3. ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (April 6, 2021). "Richmond Adds Goalkeeper Austin Causey". USL League One.
  4. ^ "Like father, like son: Richmond Kickers have a new face with an old name". CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. April 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Causey Returns to Richmond to Build On Successful Rookie Season".
  6. ^ "Richmond Kickers vs. North Carolina – 3 July 2022 – Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
  7. ^ "Meet every player on Lexington Sporting Club's inaugural roster for USL League One season". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Austin Causey features in USL League One Week 31 Team of the Week".
  9. ^ "Lexington Sporting Club Announces 2025 Roster Updates for USL Championship Team".
  10. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Goalkeeper Austin Causey to an MLS Next Pro Contract".
  11. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Earn 5-2 Win over Crown Legacy FC on June 4 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex". newyorkredbulls.com/2. June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
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