Jacob Jackson (soccer)
Jacob Jackson (born April 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Jackson | ||
| Date of birth | April 25, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New England Revolution | ||
| Number | 98 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| San Diego Soccer Club | |||
| San Diego Surf | |||
| Real Salt Lake | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Loyola Marymount | 42 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | New England Revolution | 0 | (0) |
| 2022– | New England Revolution II | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 3, 2022 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Jackson was born in San Diego, California, and played his college career at Loyola Marymount between 2019 and 2021, making 42 appearances. Named the West Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-WCC First Team selection in 2020 and 2021.[2]
Jackson also played for Real Salt Lake Academy, San Diego Surf Academy, and San Diego Soccer Club.
Professional
On January 18, 2022, Jackson was selected by the New England Revolution in the first round (24 overall) of the MLS SuperDraft.[3]
On February 15, 2022, Jackson signed with the Revs, keeping his college jersey number 98.[4]
Jackson has been on loan to the MLS Next Pro affiliate, New England Revolution II. Jackson won the Goalkeeper of the Month award in for May 2022.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played June 8, 2022[6]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Shutouts | Apps | Shutouts | Apps | Shutouts | Apps | Shutouts | Apps | Shutouts | ||
| New England Revolution II | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | ||
References
- "Jacob Jackson". New England Revolution. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- "Jacob Jackson bio – 2021 Men's Soccer Roster". LMU Lions.
- "Revolution Make Two Selections in 2022 MLS SuperDraft". revolutionsoccer.net. January 11, 2022.
- "Revolution sign 2022 MLS SuperDraft pick Jacob Jackson". revolutionsoccer.net. February 15, 2022.
- "MLS NEXT Pro Monthly Awards: May". mlsnextpro.com. June 5, 2022.
- Jacob Jackson at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 June 2022.