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POSITION:<\/strong> Defender
BIRTHDATE:<\/strong> Jan. 29, 2004
HEIGHT: <\/strong>6-2
WEIGHT:<\/strong> 190
HOMETOWN:<\/strong> Valley Stream, New York
YOUTH CLUB: <\/strong>New York Red Bulls Academy, New York City FC AcademyPREVIOUS TEAMS: <\/strong>Boston College (NCAA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Williams signed with Rhode Island FC on March 2, 2026, after a successful collegiate career with Boston College.

Before RIFC: <\/strong>In four seasons with Boston College, Williams was a mainstay in the heart of the Eagle\u2019s defense, starting 52 of his 55 career games and logging 4,332 minutes. During his senior season in 2025, he led a defensive unit that kept six shutouts, going the full 90 in seven of his final eight games. Williams also contributed two goals and one assist for the Eagles, the most memorable of which came in Boston College\u2019s come-from-behind 2-1 win over in-state rivals Boston University on Sept. 23, 2025. After the Eagles went down 1-0, Williams unleashed a long-range rocket to knot the game at one with less than three minutes remaining, before assisting the game winner just moments later to secure the dramatic victory. A Valley Stream, New York Native, Williams spent his youth development years featuring for both New York City FC and Red Bull New York\u2019s academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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