Maxi Rodriguez (American soccer)

Maximiliano "Maxi" Rodriguez (born August 9, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for Rhode Island FC in the USL Championship.

Maxi Rodriguez

Maxi playing for Detroit City FC in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Maximiliano Rodriguez
Date of birth	(1995-08-09) August 9, 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	San Antonio, Texas, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Rhode Island FC
Number	21
Youth career
0000–2013	Classics Elite
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	Charlotte 49ers	60	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2018	San Antonio FC	32	(1)
2019	Richmond Kickers	23	(1)
2021–2024	Detroit City	113	(27)
2025–	Rhode Island FC	10	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 2, 2025

Career

College

Rodriguez played four years of college soccer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte between 2013 and 2016.^[1]

Professional career

Rodriguez signed with San Antonio FC on February 22, 2017.^[2]

Rodriguez joined the Richmond Kickers on February 22, 2019.^[3] On March 30, 2019, Rodriguez made his Richmond debut scoring in a match against Lansing Ignite FC.^[4]

On March 22, 2021, Rodriguez signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Detroit City FC ahead of the 2021 season.^[5] Maxi stayed with DCFC as they made the jump to the USL Championship, and led DCFC to the playoffs in the first two seasons, winning their first playoff game in 2023 when they upset top-seeded Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1–0 in Pittsburgh, the team they had only tied at home the week prior where, during the game, Maxi was recognized as one of the 4 "City Centurions", along with teammates Nate Steinwascher, Connor Rutz, and captain Stephen Carroll, for playing at least 100 games with the club.^[6]

On December 3, 2024, it was announced that Rodriguez would join USL Championship side Rhode Island FC ahead of their 2025 season.^[7]