Michael Knapp

Michael Knapp (born January 30, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder. He is currently a free agent after recently playing for USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.

Club career Born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Knapp played prep soccer at Bloomfield High School and began his career with the Cedar Stars Academy before joining the youth academy at the New York Red Bulls in 2017. On July 15, 2018, Knapp played in one match for the New York Red Bulls U-23 in the Premier Development League against the Ocean City Nor'easters, coming on as a late substitute during the 1–2 defeat.

In the fall of 2018, Knapp began attending Montclair State University and playing college soccer for the Montclair Red Hawks. He made his collegiate debut on August 31, 2018, against SUNY Oneonta.

During Knapp's sophomore season, he scored his first Red Hawks goal on August 31, 2019, against the St. Joseph's-Brooklyn Bears and scored a goal each in two conference matches against the William Paterson Pioneers and TCNJ Lions.

New York Red Bulls II On November 13, 2020, Knapp signed with USL League Two club Morris Elite, however, on April 23, 2021, it was announced that Knapp had signed with USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II, the reserve side of the New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut for the club on April 30 against Hartford Athletic, starting in a 2–3 defeat.

Austin FC On January 11, 2022, Knapp was drafted by MLS side Austin FC.

Rio Grande Valley FC Knapp joined Rio Grande Valley FC of USL Championship on January 26, 2023.

Chattanooga Red Wolves On July 19, 2024, Knapp signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.

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Honors Individual 2018 NJAC Rookie of the Year 2019 NJAC Midfielder of the Year