Ian James is an American professional soccer player and centre-back for Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City, where he signed a Homegrown contract in December 2024 after progressing through the club’s academy. Born on June 6, 2008, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, James developed through the Minnesota United system before joining the Sporting Kansas City academy in 2021 at age 13. He made his senior debut on February 25, 2025, in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Inter Miami. This news archive tag collects reporting, interviews, transfer updates, and match coverage related to his career, including MLS performances, reserve appearances in MLS NEXT Pro, and United States youth international selections.
