Samad BounthongSamad Bounthong is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.Personal lifeSamad was born in Seattle, Washington. He is of Laotian Khmu and Cham ethnicity. Due to his parents' original nationalities, he is an Asian American.CareerCollegeBounthong played four years of college soccer at Marist College between 2016 and 2019, making 72 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 11 assists.ProfessionalBounthong signed for USL Championship side New York [Red Bulls II] on March 6, 2020. He made his professional debut the next day, starting in a 1–0 loss against Tampa Bay Rowdies. He was released by Red Bulls II on November 30, 2020.