Jake LaCava
Jake LaCava (born January 21, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship, on loan from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. Career. Youth. LaCava spent time with academy teams at the Barça Academy in Arizona, LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls. He also spent time on trial with Danish Superliga side Hobro IK in 2019. New York Red Bulls II. On July 3, 2020, LaCava signed for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II. He made his league debut for the  club on July 17, 2020, appearing as a 67th-minute substitute in a 1–0 loss to Hartford Athletic. On August 29, 2020, LaCava scored his first two goals as a professional in a 3–2 victory over Loudoun United FC. On April 30, 2021, LaCava scored his clubs first goal of the season in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic. Following the 2021 season, LaCava's contract with New York expired. New York Red Bulls. On January 20, 2022, it was announced that LaCava had signed a one-year MLS contract with the New York Red Bulls, with options for the  2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons. Tampa Bay Rowdies. Having signed an MLS contract with the New York Red Bulls, it was announced on January 20, 2022, that LaCava would spend an additional season in USL Championship, on loan to the Tampa Bay Rowdies.