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Cody Baker
Cody Baker (born 7 January 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back or right-back for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC. Early lifeBaker was born in Issaquah, Washington.[1] Club careerBaker joined the youth academy of Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC in 2018.[2] While in the academy, Baker began as a center-back before converting to right-back.[3] In March 2021, Baker was named by Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer as one of the academy players who could be called up to the first team: "I would say that Cody Baker is another one on my list. He’s been a surprise. He might not quite be ready, but he’s going to be ready".[4] On 13 May 2021, Baker made his professional debut for Sounders FC's USL Championship affiliate Tacoma Defiance against San Diego Loyal, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute in a 3–1 victory.[5] On 21 July 2021, Baker signed a professional contract with Tacoma.[6] Seattle Sounders FCHe was among four Tacoma players called up by Seattle Sounders FC for a 2023 U.S. Open Cup match against San Diego Loyal SC on 26 April 2023. Baker played the entire match and provided an assist to fellow Tacoma signing Paul Rothrock for a goal in the 55th minute.[7] He signed a short-term agreement with the Sounders the following month and made his MLS debut as a substitute against Sporting Kansas City on May 7. Baker earned his first MLS start the following week against the Houston Dynamo and signed a four-year Homegrown Player contract with the Sounders on May 16.[8][9] Career statisticsClub
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