Joey Zalinsky

Joseph "Joey" Zalinsky is an American professional soccer player who most recently played as a defender for Major League Soccer club St. Louis City SC.
A resident of Brick Township, New Jersey, Zalinsky played prep soccer at Brick [Memorial High School].

Career

Zalinsky has played with the New York Red Bulls academy since 2016.
During the 2020 USL Championship season Zalinsky appeared for New York [Red Bulls II]. He made his debut on September 9, 2020, starting in a 6–0 win over Philadelphia Union II.
In the fall of 2021, Zalinsky moved to Rutgers University to play College soccer in [the United States|college soccer].
On December 20, 2024, Zalinsky was drafted by St. Louis City SC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft.
On September 8, 2025, Zalinsky joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven on loan for the remainder of the season. He returned to St. Louis following the end of the season after making 7 league appearances.
Zalinsky's contract option was declined by St. Louis City SC on November 25, 2025.