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Kimani Stewart-Baynes

Kimani Stewart-Baynes

Canadian soccer player (born 2005)

Kimani Stewart-Baynes (born January 17, 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. Born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, he represents Canada at youth international level.

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Early life

Stewart-Bayes was born in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and grew up in Toronto, Canada.[1] He played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri and helped them win the League1 Ontario U19 Reserve Division in 2022.[2]

College career

In April 2023, he committed to attend Maryland University to play for the men's soccer team.[3] He made his collegiate debut in the season opener on August 24 against the Missouri State Bears.[4] He scored his first goal in the next match on August 27 against the UNC Greensboro Spartans.[5] At the end of his freshman season, he was named the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Year and was selected to the All-Freshman Team.[6][7] He was then invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase ahead of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.[8] In fourteen matches in his sole season, he scored three goals and added seven assists.[9]

Club career

In March 2023, Stewart-Baynes signed a developmental contract with the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League.[1][10]

In December 2023 ahead of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Stewart-Baynes signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer.[11][12] At the draft, he was selected in the first round (fourth overall) by the Colorado Rapids.[13][14] Stewart-Baynes made his professional debut in MLS Next Pro for Colorado Rapids 2 on March 17 against St. Louis City 2.[15] On March 23, he made his MLS debut against the Houston Dynamo, entering as a late substitute in an eventual 1-0 defeat.[16]

International career

In February 2024, Steward-Baynes was named to the Canada U20 for the 2024 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifiers.[17]

Personal life

He is the brother of National Football League wide receiver N'Keal Harry.[18]

References

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    "Wanderers sign Schilte-Brown, Stewart-Baynes to Development Contracts". HFX Wanderers FC. March 12, 2023.
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    Neus, Matthew (October 19, 2023). "Vaughan Soccer Club has supplied Maryland men's soccer with a wealth of Canadian talent". The Diamondback.
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    "Cirovski Announces Addition of Stewart-Baynes, Theisen". Maryland Terrapins. April 20, 2023.
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    "No. 14 Terps Fall To Missouri State In Season Opener, 1-0". Maryland Terrapins. August 24, 2023.
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    Neus, Matthew (August 27, 2023). "No. 14 Maryland men's soccer tops No. 10 UNC Greensboro, 2-0, for first win of season". The Diamondback.
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    Alonardo, Ryan (November 3, 2023). "Maryland men's soccer's Kimani Stewart-Baynes named Big Ten Freshman of the Year". Testudo Times.
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    "Stewart-Baynes Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Three Terps Earn Conference Honors". Maryland Terrapins. November 3, 2023.
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    "Stewart-Baynes to Participate in MLS College Showcase". Maryland Terrapins. December 7, 2023.
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    Jacques, John (December 19, 2023). "Kimani Stewart-Baynes Touted As Top MLS SuperDraft Pick". Northern Tribune.
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    Jacques, John (March 12, 2023). "Wanderers Sign Stewart-Baynes, Schilte-Brown To Dev Deals". Northern Tribune.
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    Davidson, Neil (December 19, 2023). "Canada's Stewart-Baynes signs Generation Adidas deal, touted to go high in MLS draft". CBC Sports.
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    "Stewart-Baynes Signs Contract with MLS". Maryland Terrapins. December 19, 2023.
  13. [13]
    Neus, Matthew (December 19, 2023). "Maryland's Kimani Stewart-Baynes selected with No. 4 overall pick in 2024 MLS SuperDraft". The Diamondback.
  14. [14]
    "Stewart-Baynes Selected Fourth Overall in MLS SuperDraft". Maryland Terrapins. December 19, 2023.
  15. [15]
    "Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 defeat St. Louis CITY2 in first match of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season". Colorado Rapids. March 18, 2024.
  16. [16]
    "Recap - Colorado Rapids fall to Houston Dynamo 1-0 at home". Colorado Rapids. March 25, 2024.
  17. [17]
    "Colorado Rapids forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes called up to Canadian U-20 World Cup Qualifying camp and tournament in Trinidad & Tobago". Colorado Rapids. February 12, 2024.
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    "Kimani Stewart-Baynes Maryland profile". Maryland Terrapins.
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