Asa Kryst

Asa Kryst (born May 25, 1993, in Jackson, Michigan) is an American professional soccer player.

Asa Kryst

Personal information
Date of birth	(1993-05-25) May 25, 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Forward
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2015	South Carolina Gamecocks	67	(13)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013	IMG Academy Bradenton	2	(0)
2015	SC United Bantams	9	(0)
2016	Charlotte Independence	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of September 30, 2016

Personal life

Kryst is the younger brother of American television presenter and beauty pageant titleholder Cheslie Kryst, who was crowned Miss USA 2019 and died on January 30, 2022, from apparent suicide.^[1][2][3]

Career

College and amateur

Kryst played college soccer at the University of South Carolina from 2011 to 2015, including a red-shirted year in 2014.^[4]

While at college, Kryst also appeared for USL PDL clubs IMG Academy Bradenton and SC United Bantams.^[5]

Professional

Kryst signed with United Soccer League side Charlotte Independence on April 27, 2016.^[6]

Kryst signed with Australian National Premiere League side Bendigo City FC on May 20, 2017.^[7]