Foster Langsdorf (born December 14 1995) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward. He began his career in the Portland, Oregon, youth system, excelled at Stanford University, and subsequently played for several clubs in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USL Championship before retiring in 2021.
Early life and youth career
- Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States.
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m).
- Youth clubs:
- 2010–2011: Mountain View Thunder (Washington)
- 2011–2012: FC Portland Academy
- 2012–2014: Portland Timbers Academy
College career
Langsdorf attended Stanford University (2014–2017), where he played for the Stanford Cardinal men’s soccer team. Over four seasons he made 82 appearances and scored 37 goals, contributing to three NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship titles.
During his college years he also appeared in the USL Premier Development League (PDL) for:
- Portland Timbers U23s (2014–2016) – 17 caps, 3 goals
- San Francisco City FC (2017) – 3 caps, 1 goal
Professional career
| Years | Club | League | Appearances (Caps) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Portland Timbers (MLS) | MLS | 2 | 0 |
| 2018–2019 | Portland Timbers 2 | USL Championship | 56 | 21 |
| 2020 | Reno 1868 FC | USL Championship | 16 | 10 |
| 2020–2021 | Minnesota United FC | MLS | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 (loan) | Tampa Bay Rowdies | USL Championship | 3 | 1 |
- Homegrown contract: Signed with the Portland Timbers on 19 January 2018.
- MLS debut: Appeared in a U.S. Open Cup match against the San Jose Earthquakes on 6 June 2018.
- After being released by Portland in 2019, he joined Reno 1868 in the USL Championship (2020).
- In October 2020, Langsdorf signed with Minnesota United FC and was later loaned to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in June 2021.
Retirement
On 27 July 2021, Langsdorf announced his retirement from professional soccer, ending a five‑season senior career.
Career statistics (selected)
- Total senior club appearances: 79
- Total senior club goals: 32
Honors
- College: Three NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championships with Stanford (2015, 2016, 2017).
Post‑playing career
Following retirement, Langsdorf pursued graduate studies, enrolling in the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business MBA program and later transitioning into a finance career.
All information is sourced from publicly available records, including the English‑language Wikipedia entry for Foster Langsdorf and associated club and league data.
