Trajan Wormington '24 Recruiting Profile

Sporting Kansas City Academy U17 player with strong skills, work ethic, and academic excellence. I‘ve been on the SKC academy for 2 years and the year-round training and professional environment has helped me develop on and off the field. Playing in MLS Next and elite tournaments like GA Cup allows me to compete and develop at the highest possible level. I’m driven to succeed in all that I do and am looking forward to continuing to play with teammates and coaches that have the same goals.

Academically, my grades and test scores are strong. On the field, I‘m known for my outstanding athleticism and work ethic. My top speed is 9.9 meters per second (mps) and I have a near 30 inch vertical. I use my speed and skills to get behind defenses creating opportunities for myself and others. I’ve been given the nickname “horse“ by teammates due to my speed and routinely high ratings for work load during practices and games. 

I’m a consistent starter on the SKC U17 academy team at right wing although I’m U16 age group at present. Other soccer strengths that coaches have confirmed are my coachability and decision-making skills. I’m versatile and able to contribute successfully in a number of formations and systems. I can play anywhere up top or out wide. While I have the most minutes at right winger, I‘m also comfortable at left wing, striker, and dropping down into a wingback.

I’ve always loved soccer and have played since the age of six. I’m looking for an opportunity to continue pursuing my passion for this sport in a college program that is going to challenge me academically and athletically.