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Aiden Rushenas (born May 23, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for the HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.




Early life


He played with Glen Shields SC in the Ontario Soccer League’s U21 division, where he was named the 2019 Provincial Elite Goalkeeper of the Season. In 2021, he trained with the North Toronto Nitros of League1 Ontario. In 2022, he played with the HFX Wanderers U23 team.




University career


In May 2021, Rushenas committed to attend Dalhousie University to play for the men's soccer team, beginning in September 2021. In his rookie season in 2021, he won the starting keeper role and went on to play every minute for the team that season and led the Atlantic University Sport Conference in saves with 81. In September 2022, he was named the AUS Male Athlete of the Week. At the end of the 2022 season, he was named an AUS Second Team All Star.




Club career


During the 2022 season, Rushenas trained with the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League and signed a short-term contract to serve as the substitute goalkeeper in their match on August 1 against York United, as the team was short a goalkeeper. He also played with the HFX Wanderers U23 side that season. In December 2022, he was selected by the Wanderers in the second round (10th overall) of the 2023 CPL-U Sports Draft. In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with the Wanderers, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility. On August 1, with his U Sports contract set to soon expire, he extended his contract for the remainder of the 2023 season. He signed a professional contract for the 2024 season, with an option for 2025. He made his professional debut on August 14, 2024 against Forge FC. He earned his first victory on October 19 against York United FC, earning CPL Team of the Week honours.




Career statistics


As of match played October 19, 2024




References






External links


Aiden Rushenas at Soccerway
Aiden Rushenas at Dalhousie Tigers

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