Elijah Kain Martin (born July 4, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for United Premier Soccer League club Valley 559 FC.
Youth From Fresno, California, Martin played for Cal Odyssey of the U.S. Development Academy for three years before joining the USL PDL side of the IMG Academy in 2013. Martin joined the LA Galaxy U-17/18 squad for the 2013–2014 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
Professional career LA Galaxy II Before the 2014 USL Pro season, Martin signed for the LA Galaxy II squad, the reserve side of the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. Martin then made his debut for the Galaxy II side on June 8, 2014, against the Dayton Dutch Lions. He came on as a halftime substitute for Dragan Stojkov as the Galaxy II won 5–1. He left the club following the 2015 season.
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 Martin was announced on April 14, 2016, as a member of the initial roster for the Tampa Bay Rowdies' NPSL reserve side Rowdies 2.
El Paso Locomotive Following San Diego Loyal's disbandment, Martin signed with El Paso Locomotive ahead of their 2024 season. On June 17, 2024, Martin and El Paso Locomotive mutually agreed to part ways.
AV Alta FC Martin signed with USL League One expansion club AV Alta on December 27, 2024.
International Martin has played for the United States U17 side during the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupU.S. Open CupCONCACAFTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLA Galaxy II2014USL Pro7000————70LA Galaxy II2015USL8000————80Fresno FC II2017USOC--——10——10Fresno FC2019USLC3011020——331San Diego Loyal2020150----——150202131110--——32120223311020——36120232000020——220Career total14433070001543
References
External links Top Drawer Soccer profile