Kris Shakes

Kris Shakes (born April 27, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.

Youth
As part of the Philadelphia Union Academy, Shakes played high school soccer at YSC Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania.

College
He played collegiality for Penn State Nittany Lions. As a freshman he earned Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors in 2019 and, as a sophomore, All-Conference Second Team honors in 2020. Shakes was named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year following the 2023 season.

Professional career
Shakes signed his first professional contract with New Mexico United on February 27, 2024, and made his debut on March 23 versus the Charleston Battery.