Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Faga began his collegiate career at Saint John"s University where he played for the Saint John"s Red Storm men"s soccer team After one year at Saint John"s Faga started to attend Marist College where he played for the Marist Red Foxes men"s soccer team While with Marist Faga was part of the All-MAAC Second Team in 2010 and 2012.
College Rochester Rhinos In December 2012 Faga attended a workout session with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro and after the workout he was invited to the InfoSport"s 13th annual Pro Soccer Combine in Florida. After the camp Faga signed a professional deal with the Rhinos on March 25, 2013. Faga then made his professional debut for the club on May 28, 2013 in the third round of the 2013 United States Open Cup against the New England Revolution.
Rochester Lancers In September 2013, Faga signed with the Rochester Lancers in the MASL. Faga went on to appear in 18 games during his first campaign with the club as a defender.
