22 Facts About Kelyn Rowe

Kelyn Jaynes Rowe was born on December 2,1991 and is an American former professional and current semi-professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Kelyn Rowe attended Federal Way High School, becoming an immediate star on the school's varsity soccer team while just a freshman.

Kelyn Rowe appeared as an attacking midfielder for the UCLA Bruins, and was a standout player during his freshman year in 2010, ranking second in the Pac-10 Conference in assists with ten and winning the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year award.

Kelyn Rowe started 21 games for the Bruins in his freshman year in 2010, scoring seven goals and adding ten assists.

Kelyn Rowe took the spring quarter off at UCLA to train and play with the US U-20 national team full-time.

In 2011, Kelyn Rowe spent the summer on trial with the German Bundesliga club 1.

Kelyn Rowe was drafted 3rd overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, by the New England Revolution.

Kelyn Rowe was listed in January 2012 by ESPN as one of the top 10 American players under 21.

Kelyn Rowe is known for his ball skills and passing ability.

On December 18,2018, Kelyn Rowe was traded to Colorado Rapids in exchange for Edgar Castillo, then was immediately traded to Sporting Kansas City in exchange for Diego Rubio, $200,000 of General Allocation Money and $100,000 of Targeted Allocation Money.

Kelyn Rowe was further traded to Real Salt Lake on August 7,2019.

Kelyn Rowe was signed as a free agent by the New England Revolution on December 4,2019.

Kelyn Rowe was traded to the Seattle Sounders on January 12,2021.

Kelyn Rowe was released by the Sounders at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Kelyn Rowe announced his retirement from professional soccer on February 2,2024, via social media posts; he stated that he wanted to "end on a high note" and look after his health.

On March 16,2025, Ballard FC announced that Kelyn Rowe would be joining the club for their run in the 2025 US Open Cup.

Kelyn Rowe later confirmed that he was only joining the team for one match.

Ballard FC lost their first match to Spokane Velocity FC, with Kelyn Rowe starting and being substituted off in the 79th minute.

Kelyn Rowe played for the US U-18 national team, and the US U-20 national team, starting in all three games, scoring three goals and assisting on one in the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship tournament, while wearing the number 10 jersey.

Kelyn Rowe was added to the December U-23 Men's National Team training camp roster in 2012.

Kelyn Rowe was named to the senior national team squad for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Kelyn Rowe made his debut in a friendly match against Ghana on July 1,2017, and scored his first goal in a group stage match against Nicaragua on July 15,2017.