Noah Powder Bio
Noah Powder (born 27 October 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Westchester SC in USL League One. Born in Edison, New Jersey, he represents the Trinidad and Tobago national football team at the senior international level, having been eligible for the United States through his place of birth.
Standing 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall and wearing squad number 66, Powder has built a steady career across multiple clubs in the lower divisions of American professional soccer. After developing in the New York Red Bulls Academy, he has spent more than half a decade moving between USL Championship and USL League One sides, establishing himself as a reliable defender in the American second and third tiers.
Early Life and Background
Noah Powder was born on 27 October 1998 in Edison, New Jersey, in the United States. Growing up in New Jersey, he was introduced to competitive soccer at a young age, and his path into the professional game was shaped by the strong youth development infrastructure of the New York Red Bulls Academy. The academy is well known across the region for producing players who go on to play in Major League Soccer, USL, and at international level.
Through his father, Powder is eligible to represent Trinidad and Tobago internationally. This dual nationality, American by birth and Trinidadian by family heritage, would later shape a key decision in his playing career when he chose to commit to the Trinidad and Tobago national team setup over the United States.
Path to Soccer
Powder’s progression through the New York Red Bulls Academy was his first major step into the professional ranks. During the 2015 season, he trained with the New York Red Bulls first team, an experience that exposed him to the standards required at the top of Major League Soccer. That same year, he captained the Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 team, demonstrating leadership qualities at an early age.
In 2016, Powder received his first call-up to the Trinidad and Tobago U20 team, marking his transition into the senior international pathway. Later that year, he made his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League, beginning a long journey through American lower-division football that would eventually lead him to a senior national team call-up nearly a decade later.
Noah Powder Career
Early Career (2016–2018)
Noah Powder made his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II on 26 March 2016 against Toronto FC II. He started the match and played the full 90 minutes as the team drew 2–2. On 7 September 2016, he scored his first two professional goals in a 4–1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders, helping New York Red Bulls II clinch the 2016 USL Regular Season Championship.
On 14 July 2017, Powder signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II. He scored his first goal of the 2017 season on a free kick in a 4–2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rowdies on 2 September 2017. After the season concluded, the club and Powder mutually agreed to part ways, prompting his first transfer move. He joined Orange County SC for their 2018 USL campaign.
Real Monarchs Breakthrough (2019–2021)
On 23 January 2019, Powder joined Real Monarchs, the USL affiliate of Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake. The move marked a new chapter in his career, and he spent three seasons with the club, becoming a consistent presence in the squad.
On 24 September 2020, it was announced that Powder would move up to Real Salt Lake’s MLS roster for the 2021 season, rewarding his strong form with Real Monarchs. After his debut MLS campaign, however, Real Salt Lake declined his contract option following the 2021 season, sending him back into the USL.
FC Tulsa Era (2022)
On 14 January 2022, Powder signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven. His time in Indianapolis was brief, as on 5 July 2022 he was traded to FC Tulsa in exchange for goalkeeper Sean Lewis. He was released by Tulsa following the conclusion of the 2022 season, bringing an end to a turbulent year that included two different clubs.
Northern Colorado Hailstorm Era (2023–2024)
In June 2023, Powder signed with USL League One side Northern Colorado Hailstorm, joining a club based in Windsor, Colorado. The move to Hailstorm gave him regular minutes and allowed him to return to the third tier of American soccer on a more stable footing after several years of frequent moves between teams.
Westchester SC Era (2025–Present)
Powder signed with USL League One expansion club Westchester SC in January 2025, joining the team for its inaugural season. On 8 March 2025, he made his competitive debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Greenville Triumph, becoming one of the first players to represent the new franchise. He later scored his first goal for Westchester in a 4–4 draw against the Richmond Kickers.
Driving Style and Strengths
Powder is recognized as a composed defender who has adapted across multiple systems and leagues. His experience with the New York Red Bulls Academy shaped his tactical understanding, while his ability to score from set pieces, as shown by his early free-kick goal with Red Bulls II, highlights his technical range. His versatility has allowed him to play at both USL Championship and USL League One levels while earning a senior international call-up.
Notable Events and Milestones
One of the defining moments of Powder’s career came on 7 September 2016, when his two goals against Harrisburg City Islanders helped New York Red Bulls II clinch the 2016 USL Regular Season Championship. In February 2025, his call-up to the Trinidad and Tobago senior national team made him the first player to receive an international call-up while representing Westchester SC, marking a historic milestone for the expansion club.
Noah Powder Career Wins
Although Noah Powder has not accumulated a long list of individual major trophies, he has been part of teams that achieved notable success in the United Soccer League. His biggest team honor came in 2016 when he helped New York Red Bulls II capture the USL Regular Season Championship.
USL Regular Season Championship
Powder contributed directly to New York Red Bulls II’s 2016 USL Regular Season Championship with two goals in a 4–1 win over Harrisburg City Islanders on 7 September 2016. That title was the standout team achievement of his early professional years and the foundation for his progression to longer deals and MLS opportunities.
Noah Powder Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Noah Powder comes from a sporting family with ties to Trinidad and Tobago. His father provided him with eligibility to represent Trinidad and Tobago internationally, the heritage Powder chose to pursue over the United States. His younger brother, Samory Powder, also plays professional football and currently plays alongside him at Westchester SC, while another younger brother, Seth, is also part of the family.
Personal Life
Outside of football, Noah Powder is known for being a family-oriented player who has shared club rosters with his brother Samory. His dual nationality has remained a central part of his identity, having rejected a U.S. approach in 2015 in favor of continuing in the Trinidad and Tobago international setup.
2025 Season Performance
Noah Powder’s 2025 season began with a fresh chapter at expansion club Westchester SC in USL League One. Signed in January 2025, he debuted on 8 March 2025 in a 1–1 draw against Greenville Triumph, marking one of the earliest competitive appearances in the club’s history. He later opened his goal account for Westchester in a 4–4 draw against the Richmond Kickers, showing that he can contribute on the score sheet when called upon.
In February 2025, Powder received a senior call-up to the Trinidad and Tobago national team, becoming the first Westchester SC player to earn an international call-up. This achievement reflects both his consistent defensive performances and his long-term commitment to the Soca Warriors.
With Westchester SC in its inaugural USL League One campaign and Powder still producing reliable performances at the back, the remainder of the 2025 season offers an opportunity to help establish the club’s identity while continuing his international career with Trinidad and Tobago.