Information

Position: Forward
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Date of Birth: July 26, 2002
Age: 22
Height: 6’0
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Ilijah Paul

Acquired

Signed with Monterey Bay FC on February 3, 2025.

Professional Career

2023-2024 / Real Salt Lake
Paul was the seventh overall selection in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. In two seasons with the Claret-and-Cobalt, Paul recorded eight goals and two assists in 30 matches for the club’s MLS NEXT Pro side Real Monarchs, while also earning nine appearances in all competitions with the first team. Throughout that time, Paul was sent on two separate loan stints, the first being with Irish club Larne in 2023 before finishing this past season with Ventura County FC – LA Galaxy’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. With Ventura County FC, Paul scored two goals and added one assist in eight matches.

Collegiate Career (University of Washington)

Prior to the MLS draft, Paul spent two seasons at the University of Washington. In his final campaign with the Huskies, Paul led the PAC-12 with 11 goals and four assists en route to being named the 2022 PAC-12 Offensive Player of the Year and featuring in the PAC-12 All-Conference First Team. In addition, Paul was named as a semifinalist of the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy.