Javier Casas Jr. (born May 14, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Club career Chicago Fire Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, Casas joined the youth academy at Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire in 2015. On March 10, 2020, Casas signed a professional contract with the Chicago Fire, making him a homegrown player. He made his first appearance in the match day squad on July 14, 2020, against the Seattle Sounders FC, included on the bench but without coming on as a substitute.
Casas made his professional debut for the Chicago Fire on May 15, 2021, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 defeat against D.C. United.
Forward Madison (loan) On July 21, 2021, it was announced that Casas had joined USL League One club Forward Madison on loan, starting in the side's friendly match against Mexican club Atlético Morelia. He then appeared in his first league match for the club on July 24 in their 1–1 draw against Fort Lauderdale CF.
International career Casas has represented the United States at the under-16 level, making his first appearance on May 15, 2019, against the Czech Republic. He also holds the option to be called up by Mexico.
Personal life Born in the United States, Casas is of Mexican descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinental OtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChicago Fire2020MLS00———00202120———2020225010——6020233010——40Total100100000120Forward Madison (loan)2021USL League One10———10Chicago Fire FC II2022MLS Next Pro81———812023110———110202410———10Total201——00201Career total311200000331
References
External links Profile at Chicago Fire