[2][3] Aged sixteen, he made the move to England, joining West Ham United where he played for a further two years in their U18 and U23 sides.

[4][5] Following his spell in England, Stroud returned to the United States, attending Duke University to play college soccer.

[9] On January 14, 2023, Stroud left college early to sign a homegrown player contract with New York Red Bulls through to 2025.

[12] Early in the 2024 season Stroud cemented his place in the Red Bull midfield, starting the first eight matches of the campaign.

However, on April 13, 2024, he suffered a left ankle injury in New York's match against Chicago Fire FC which required surgery, keeping him out for a significant period.