Peter Stroud Makes MLS Debut

Midfielder Peter Stroud made his MLS debut in the 2023 season opener.

Stroud, a Homegrown from Chester, New Jersey, signed to the first team this offseason after a standout career at Duke University.

Stroud, 20, made 55 appearances for the Blue Devils over the last three seasons. He registered six goals and 12 assists in his collegiate career. Stroud was named ACC Midfielder of the Year twice and is the first player in ACC history to win it in back-to-back years. The Chester, N.J. native has earned All-ACC First Team honors twice, United Soccer Coaches All-America First Team, All-South Region First Team twice and was named Duke’s Most Valuable Player for the 2020 season.

The midfielder was named the No. 1 prospect by USL League Two in May. Stroud helped lead Duke to the National Quarterfinals of the 2022 College Cup this season.

Stroud played two seasons at West Ham United in England, where he featured for their U-18 and U-23 sides. He made his debut for West Ham at 16-years-old in a 1-0 victory over Swansea. Prior to West Ham, Stroud was a member of New York Red Bulls Academy and played for the Red Bulls U-23’s, where he made 10 appearances and tallied one assist.

He has featured for the United States Youth National teams, including the U-15’s and U-17’s, where he has made 30 appearances. Stroud is the brother of former New York Red Bulls player Jared Stroud.