Jacob Jackson (soccer)

Jacob Jackson
Personal information
Full name Jacob Daniel Jackson[1]
Date of birth (2000-04-25) April 25, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth San Diego, California, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
San Jose Earthquakes
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)
2022–2024 New England Revolution 2 (0)
2022–2024 New England Revolution II 29 (0)
2024– San Jose Earthquakes 0 (0)
2024– The Town FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 24, 2024

Jacob Daniel Jackson (born April 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for San Jose Earthquakes.

Career

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College and amateur

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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.[3]

Jackson also played for Real Salt Lake Academy, San Diego Surf Academy, and San Diego Soccer Club.

Professional

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On January 18, 2022, Jackson was selected by the New England Revolution in the first round (24 overall) of the MLS SuperDraft.[4]

On February 15, 2022, Jackson signed with the Revs, keeping his college jersey number 98.[5]

Jackson was loaned to the Revolutions' MLS Next Pro affiliate, New England Revolution II for the 2022 season. Jackson won the Goalkeeper of the Month award in for May 2022.[6]

Jackson made his MLS debut on October 14, 2023, recording seven saves in a 3–2 loss to Nashville SC.[7] On October 21, 2023, Jackson made his home debut, and recorded his first win, in the Revolution's 2–1 win over Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium in front of 41,355.[8]

Jackson was waived by New England on April 23, 2024.[9] He was subsequently claimed off waivers by San Jose Earthquakes on April 29, 2024.[10]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played June 8, 2022[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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

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  1. ^ "2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: New England Revolution (USA)" (PDF). CONCACAF. January 30, 2024. p. 18. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jacob Jackson". New England Revolution. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Jacob Jackson bio – 2021 Men's Soccer Roster". LMU Lions.
  4. ^ "Revolution Make Two Selections in 2022 MLS SuperDraft". revolutionsoccer.net. January 11, 2022.
  5. ^ "Revolution sign 2022 MLS SuperDraft pick Jacob Jackson". revolutionsoccer.net. February 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "MLS NEXT Pro Monthly Awards: May". mlsnextpro.com. June 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "Recap : Revs close road slate with 3-2 loss in Nashville; host Philadelphia on Decision Day next weekend". revolutionsoccer.net. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Recap : Bou bags both as Revs close regular season with 2-1 win over Union in front of 41,355 in Foxborough". revolutionsoccer.net. Oct 21, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "New England Revolution sign goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
  10. ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Claim Goalkeeper Jacob Jackson Off Waivers | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes.
  11. ^ Jacob Jackson at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
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