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Stefan Cleveland

b. 1994

American soccer player

Association football player
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About Stefan Cleveland

Born 1994. Stefan Cleveland is an American association football player.

Professional On January 13, 2017, Cleveland was drafted in the second round as the 26th overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire. He signed with the club on January 30, 2017.

He made his professional debut on May 27, 2017, whilst on loan with Chicago's United Soccer League affiliate Tulsa Roughnecks during a 3–1 win over Portland Timbers 2. He made his MLS debut on August 4, 2018, starting in a 2–1 loss to Real Salt Lake, making 8 saves and allowing 2 goals.

Cleveland was acquired by Seattle Sounders FC on November 26, 2019. He has mainly played for reserve team Tacoma Defiance or filled in for starting Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei during congested weeks of the season or with injuries. Cleveland played 16 matches during the 2021 season after Frei injured his knee early in the season. On January 19, 2022, Cleveland re-signed with the Sounders.

On December 24, 2023, Austin FC acquired Cleveland as a free agent and signed him to a two-year deal with a club option for the third year.

On December 10, 2025, Sporting Kansas City acquired Cleveland in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money.

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Important facts

Born
25 May 1994, Dayton
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Dartmouth College, University of Louisville, The Miami Valley School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stefan Cleveland?

American soccer player

When was Stefan Cleveland born?

Stefan Cleveland was born on 25 May 1994 in Dayton.

What is Stefan Cleveland's occupation?

Stefan Cleveland is an association football player.

What nationality is Stefan Cleveland?

Stefan Cleveland is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stefan Cleveland

· Wikidata: Q30080523

· DBpedia: Stefan Cleveland

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stefan Cleveland. https://biography.guide/stefan-cleveland/

MLA: "Stefan Cleveland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stefan-cleveland/.

Chicago: "Stefan Cleveland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stefan-cleveland/.

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