[6][7] During the 2019 season, Nealis was also named a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, an annual award to the top college soccer player in the nation.
[11] On December 16, 2021, Nealis was traded to New York Red Bulls in exchange for $175,000 in general allocation money and an additional $75,000 if he was to meet certain performance-based metrics.
[12] On February 26, 2022, Nealis made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in a 3–1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes in the opening match of the season.
[13] On May 25, 2022, Nealis scored his first goal as a professional in a 3–1 victory for New York over Charlotte FC as his team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.
Nealis' older brother, Sean played collegiate soccer for Hofstra University and is currently a defender for the New York Red Bulls.