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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hugh Alexander Dixon | ||
| Date of birth | February 7, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Bay City, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Monterey Bay | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Texas Heat | |||
| Houston Texans | |||
| 2007–2008 | Houston Dynamo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010 | Reading United | 7 | (2) |
| 2011–2013 | Houston Dynamo | 13 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Rochester Rhinos | 46 | (6) |
| 2016 | Jacksonville Armada | 15 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 | Oklahoma City Energy | 65 | (18) |
| 2019–2020 | Hartford Athletic | 42 | (11) |
| 2021–2022 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 64 | (13) |
| 2023– | Monterey Bay | 32 | (12) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007 | United States U17 | 3 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Hugh Alexander Dixon (born February 7, 1990) is an American professional soccer player. He plays as a winger for the USL Championship club Monterey Bay FC. A winger is a player who plays on the side of the field, usually helping to attack and score goals.
Alex Dixon's Soccer Journey
Early Days and College Soccer
Alex Dixon started playing soccer at a young age. His first youth team was the Texas Heat. Later, he joined the Houston Texans youth soccer club. He was part of a special program for talented young players called the United States U-17 residency program.
After this, he returned to Houston and joined the Houston Dynamo academy. He even trained with the main Dynamo team for a short time in 2008. Dixon then went to UNC Chapel Hill. He played regularly for the North Carolina Tar Heels for three years. His team reached the NCAA College Cup every year he was there.
In 2010, Dixon also played for Reading United. This team was part of the USL Premier Development League, a league for young players.
Professional Club Career
Playing for Houston Dynamo
On January 19, 2011, Alex Dixon signed a special contract with the Houston Dynamo. This made him a "Homegrown Player," meaning he came up through their youth system. He was the fourth player in Dynamo history to get this kind of contract.
Dixon played his first professional game on April 2, 2011. He came into the game as a substitute in a 1–1 tie. On August 20, 2011, he scored his first goal for the Dynamo. This goal came in the last minutes of the game, giving Houston a 3–2 win.
In 2012, Dixon played in the CONCACAF Champions League, an international club competition. However, he didn't play much for the Dynamo during these years. In 2013, he scored his first goal in the U.S. Open Cup. This is a big knockout tournament for soccer teams in the U.S. He was later loaned to the Tampa Bay Rowdies. He scored one goal for them before leaving the Dynamo after the 2013 season.
Time with Rochester Rhinos
Dixon joined the Rochester Rhinos in 2014. He played his first game for them on April 5. On May 2, 2014, he scored his first goal for Rochester. He also scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory on May 17. Dixon helped the Rhinos reach the playoffs that year.
In 2015, Dixon started the season very well. He scored three goals in the first six games. He scored winning goals and helped his team get important ties. Even when he didn't score, he helped the team by creating chances for others. Dixon played a big part in the Rhinos winning their first-ever USL Regular Season title. They also won the playoffs that year.
Joining Jacksonville Armada
On December 16, 2015, Dixon signed with Jacksonville Armada FC. This team played in the North American Soccer League. He made his debut for them on April 10, 2016.
On June 1, Dixon made a key pass in extra time that led to a winning goal in the US Open Cup. On July 9, he scored his first goal for the Armada and also helped set up another goal. He scored his second goal for Jacksonville on October 19.
Adventures with Oklahoma City Energy
Dixon moved to Oklahoma City Energy on December 8, 2016. He played his first game for OKC on March 25. In his next game, he scored his first goal for the team. On May 17, Dixon scored two goals in a US Open Cup match. He scored again in the next league game on May 20.
On August 5, Dixon scored two goals in a 2–0 win against a top team. He also had two assists in a big win on October 8. This win helped OKC reach the 2017 USL Playoffs. They made it to the conference finals but lost in a penalty shootout. Dixon was one of the top players for OKC that season.
He re-signed with the Energy for 2018. After a slow start, Dixon began to score and assist more often. On July 14, he had an amazing game, scoring two goals and assisting another in a 6–4 win. He was named to the USL Team of the Week for this performance. Dixon ended the season with 11 goals and 5 assists, which were his best numbers yet. He was the top scorer for his team.
Hartford Athletic Years
On December 18, 2018, Dixon joined Hartford Athletic for their first season. He played his first game for Hartford on March 9, 2019. He scored his first goal for them on April 27. On September 7, Dixon scored two goals in a 5–1 win. This earned him another spot on the USLC Team of the Week. He finished the season with 5 goals and 4 assists, being one of the team's top players.
Dixon signed again with Hartford for the 2020 season. The season started later due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. He scored his first goal of the season on July 29. He continued to score important goals throughout the season, including two goals on September 20. His great play helped Hartford finish second in their conference and reach the playoffs. Hartford fans voted him the club's Offensive Player of the Year.
Moving to Pittsburgh Riverhounds
On January 8, 2021, Dixon signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Making History with Monterey Bay FC
On December 13, 2022, Monterey Bay FC announced they had signed Alex Dixon for two years. In Monterey Bay's first home game against Hartford Athletic, Dixon scored three goals! This was his first "hat trick" (scoring three goals in one game) and the first in Monterey Bay's club history.
His first goal in that game was the fastest in the club's history, scored in just 91 seconds. His second goal was his 50th goal in the USL Championship. His third goal was the club's first successful penalty kick. Because of his amazing performance, he was named the USL Championship Player of the Week.
Off the Field
Alex Dixon has three brothers and one sister. He grew up in Humble, Texas, and started playing soccer when he was four years old. He went to Atascocita High School. Dixon is a big fan of the English soccer club Arsenal. He also looked up to famous athletes like Thierry Henry (a soccer player), Michael Jordan (a basketball player), and Allen Iverson (another basketball player).
Career Numbers
Here's a look at Alex Dixon's career statistics:
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Reading United | 2010 | PDL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 2 | |
| Houston Dynamo | 2011 | MLS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Total | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | ||
| Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan) | 2013 | NASL | 3 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | ||
| Rochester Rhinos | 2014 | USL Pro | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 26 | 3 | |
| 2015 | USL | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||
| Total | 46 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 6 | ||
| Jacksonville Armada | 2016 | NASL | 15 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | ||
| OKC Energy | 2017 | USL | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | 36 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 34 | 11 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 35 | 11 | ||||
| Total | 65 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 20 | ||
| Hartford Athletic | 2019 | USL Championship | 27 | 5 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 28 | 5 | ||
| 2020 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 6 | |||
| Total | 42 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 11 | ||
| Career total | 191 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 214 | 44 | ||
Awards and Achievements
Alex Dixon has won several awards and titles throughout his career:
Reading United
- USL PDL Mid Atlantic Division: 2010
- USL PDL Eastern Conference: 2010
Rochester Rhinos
- USL Playoffs: 2015 (They won the championship!)
- USL Regular Season: 2015 (They were the best team during the regular season!)
