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Andrew Farrell

Farrell with New England Revolution in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Andrew Mikobi Farrell
Date of birth	(1992-04-02) April 2, 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	New England Revolution
Number	88
Youth career
2003–2007	Esther Grande
2007–2010	United 1996
2007–2010	Atherton High School
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2012	Louisville Cardinals	64	(6)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012	Bradenton Academics	4	(0)
2012	River City Rovers	5	(0)
2013–	New England Revolution	341	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 27, 2025

Andrew Mikobi Farrell (born April 2, 1992) is an American professional soccer player. He plays as a defender for the Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.

Andrew was born in Louisville, Kentucky. When he was five years old, his family moved to Peru. There, he played for the Esther Grande youth soccer team. In 2007, he moved back to the United States. He played for United 1996 before playing college soccer for the Louisville Cardinals.

After three seasons with the Cardinals, Farrell signed a special contract called Generation Adidas. This made him eligible for the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. The New England Revolution chose him as the very first player in that draft. He has played for the Revolution ever since. Andrew currently holds the record for the most games played in the Revolution's history.

Early Life and Soccer Beginnings

Andrew Farrell was born in Louisville, Kentucky. From age five to 15, he grew up in Peru. His adoptive parents were Presbyterian missionaries there. In Peru, he played for the Esther Grande de Bentín (EGB) Academy. He also went to the American School of Lima.

Later, he moved back to Louisville. He finished high school at Atherton High School. During high school, he played for United 1996 FC. He also played for his high school team.

College Soccer Career

Andrew received a soccer scholarship to the University of Louisville. As a freshman, he played in 20 games for the Louisville Cardinals. He was one of only two freshmen to become a starter.

By his junior year, he started all 23 games. He played as a midfielder at first. Then he moved to play as a defender for the last nine games. He was named to the NCAA Division I First-Team All-America team. He also won the Big East Defensive Player of the Year Award. This was because the Cardinals' defense was very strong. They only allowed about 0.62 goals per game.

In 2012, Andrew also played in a league called the USL Premier Development League. He played for the Bradenton Academics and the River City Rovers.

Professional Soccer Journey

Joining Major League Soccer

On January 3, 2013, Andrew Farrell signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer (MLS). This meant he could enter the MLS SuperDraft early. Two weeks later, on January 17, 2013, the New England Revolution picked him first overall in the draft. This was a big moment, as he was the first number one pick in the club's history.

Andrew made his first professional appearance on March 9, 2013. The Revolution won 1–0 against the Chicago Fire. He played in 32 games during his first season. On June 2, 2013, he got his first assist. He helped Kelyn Rowe score a goal in a 5–0 win against the LA Galaxy. MLS even listed him as one of the top young players under 24.

Key Player for the Revolution

Andrew became a very important player for the New England Revolution. He led the team in games started in 2017, 2021, and 2022. He also played the most minutes for the team in 2017 and 2021.

He has won the Revolution's Defender of the Year award five times. This is a club record. He won it in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. He is the only Revolution player to win this award in back-to-back seasons twice.

In 2016, Andrew was chosen as an MLS All-Star. He also won the Revolution's Humanitarian of the Year award in 2018, 2023, and 2024. This award recognizes players who do good work in the community.

Breaking Club Records

Andrew scored his first professional goal on April 6, 2018. It was in a 4–0 win against the Montreal Impact. This game was also his 163rd start, tying him for 7th most in club history at the time.

On August 8, 2021, Andrew set a new club record. He made his 255th career start in a 2–1 win against the Philadelphia Union. This passed the previous record held by Shalrie Joseph. Andrew also holds the club record for most minutes played. He achieved this on August 18, 2021, in a 3–2 win against D.C. United. By September 30, 2023, he had made 350 career starts for the Revolution across all competitions. This is the most by any player in the team's history.

After the 2024 season, the Revolution re-signed Andrew. He will continue to play for one more year. He will also work as an assistant coach in the Revolution Academy. This means he will help young players develop their skills.

Career Statistics

Awards and Achievements

Andrew Farrell has earned several honors throughout his career:

New England Revolution

• Supporters' Shield: 2021 (This award goes to the MLS team with the best regular season record.)

Louisville Cardinals

• Big East Red Division Champions: 2010, 2012
• Big East Tournament Champions: 2010

Individual Awards

• NCAA First-Team All-American: 2012
• Big East Defensive Player of the Year: 2012
• MLS All-Star: 2016

See also

In Spanish: Andrew Farrell para niños