POSITION: Defender
BIRTHDATE: 3/10/2001
HOMETOWN: Aurora, Ill.
HEIGHT: 5’11”
WEIGHT: 175
PREVIOUS TEAM: Grove United (NPSL)
PRONUNCIATION: PAIR-in BARNS
BIO
Perrin Barnes is entering his second season with Riverhounds SC in 2026.
Signing with the club before the start of the 2025 season, Barnes quickly worked his way into a regular role, starting 19 of 22 league matches and the final three playoff matches of the team’s championship run. He also tallied his first professional goal last season against Detroit.
Barnes began his professional career in 2023 with Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro, where he made 16 appearances and recorded one assist from his outside back position. After missing time with an injury in 2024, Barnes made it back on the field with Grove United in the National Premier Soccer League before joining the Hounds.
Prior to turning pro, Barnes played four years at Butler University, where he was a Big East Championship All-Tournament selection and a United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American for the Bulldogs.
