Noah Billingsley
- Years with club: 2020–2021
- Position: Defender (Right-Back / Full-Back) / Winger
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Acquisition: Selected with the 18th overall pick (1st Round) of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
Noah Billingsley is a New Zealand international who was a first-round draft pick for Minnesota United FC. Originally a forward in college, he transitioned to a right-back/full-back position late in his collegiate career, which is the role he primarily held as a professional.
Key stats with Minnesota United:
- MLS regular season appearances (First Team): 1 (5 minutes)
- Loan (Las Vegas Lights FC, 2020): 9 appearances (USL Championship)
- Loan (Phoenix Rising FC, 2021): 8 appearances (USL Championship)
- Departure: Minnesota United FC declined his contract option on December 1, 2021.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- Historic Goal: Scored New Zealand’s first-ever goal at a Men’s U-20 World Cup in 2017.
- New Zealand International: Capped three times by the New Zealand Senior National Team in 2018.
- Collegiate Success: Was a four-year starter for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, converting from forward to defender in his junior year.
- New Zealand Title Winner: Won the Southern League title in New Zealand with Christchurch United in 2022.
Where is he now?:
- Following his departure from MLS, Billingsley returned to his home country of New Zealand.
- He is currently an active player in the New Zealand National League system, playing as a Right-Back or Defender.
- Current Club: Eastern Suburbs AFC (Joined in March 2024).
