Dayne St. Clair
Dayne Tristan St.
Dayne Tristan St. Clair is a Canadian professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer and the Canada national team. Born in Pickering, Ontario, he developed in youth and college soccer before becoming a first-round MLS SuperDraft pick in 2019. He has earned recognition as one of MLS’s top goalkeepers, including the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Early life and youth career
St. Clair was born in Pickering, Ontario, and grew up in the Greater Toronto Area. Canada Soccer says he started playing soccer as a young child and developed through local clubs before moving into higher-level youth and collegiate soccer.
College career
He played for the University of Maryland Terrapins, where he emerged as a top collegiate goalkeeper. Maryland’s program describes him as an athletic shot-stopper who helped the team win the national championship during his redshirt junior year.
Professional career
Minnesota United selected St. Clair seventh overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, and he became a long-term starter there. Club and league reporting note that he later joined Inter Miami CF ahead of the 2026 MLS season.
International career
St. Clair has been part of the Canada national team setup and was included in Canada’s squads for major tournaments. Canada Soccer lists appearances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
Honours and recognition
He has received league-wide recognition for his performances, including the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award. Inter Miami also noted his two MLS All-Star selections and his 2022 All-Star MVP award.
Key facts
- He is a Canadian goalkeeper who has played in Major League Soccer and for Canada internationally.
- He was selected seventh overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after playing for the University of Maryland.
- He spent six seasons with Minnesota United before joining Inter Miami CF in 2026.
- He was named the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
- He has been an MLS All-Star multiple times, including 2022 and 2025, and was named All-Star MVP in 2022.
St. Clair is a Canadian international from Ontario who has represented Canada at major tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Copa América 2024.[11]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayne_St._ClairSupports: Basic biographical details, nationality, position, and club/national team overview.
- Inter Miami CF — https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-2025-mls-goalkeeper-of-the-year-dayne-st-clairSupports: Transfer to Inter Miami, 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, All-Star selections, and contract details.
- Minnesota United FC — https://www.mnufc.com/players/dayne-st-clair/Supports: Position, birthplace, physical profile, and Minnesota United career details.
- University of Maryland Athletics — https://umterps.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/dayne-st--clair/3510Supports: College career and Maryland biography.
- Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/3905/dayne-st-clair/Supports: Birthplace/growing up, youth background, and Canada national team tournament participation.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47502081/inter-miami-signs-canada-gk-dayne-st-clair-minnesotaSupports: Transfer summary and MLS statistics, including clean sheets and award context.