Ijah Halley Explained

Ijah Halley
Fullname:	Ijah Halley
Birth Date:	14 August 2001
Birth Place:	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height:	1.87m
Position:	Winger, Full-back
Currentclub:	Simcoe County Rovers FC
Youthclubs1:	Woodbridge Strikers
Youthclubs2:	Erin Mills SC
Youthyears3:	2017–2020
Youthclubs3:	Toronto FC
Years1:	2020–2021
Clubs1:	York United
Caps1:	18
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2022
Clubs2:	Scrosoppi FC
Caps2:	12
Goals2:	3
Years3:	2023–
Clubs3:	Simcoe County Rovers FC
Caps3:	17
Goals3:	4
Pcupdate:	September 2, 2023

Ijah Halley (born 14 August 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as an winger for Simcoe County Rovers FC in League1 Ontario.

Early life

Halley played youth soccer with the Woodbridge Strikers and Erin Mills SC.^{[1] [2]} Halley joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017 and featured with the second team Toronto FC II during some pre-season and exhibition matches.^[3]

Club career

On 27 April 2020, Halley signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York9 (which became York United the following year) on a multi-year deal.^[4] He made his debut on August 15 against Atlético Ottawa, coming on as a substitute.^{[5] [6]} After the 2021 season, Halley's contract expired with the club and although the club remained in negotiations for a new contract, they did not come to an agreement.^{[7] [8]}

In 2022, he joined Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.^[9]

In March 2023, he joined League1 Ontario side Simcoe County Rovers FC.^[10]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
York United FC	2020	Canadian Premier League	4	0	—		—		4	0
	2021		14	0	1	0	1	0	16	0
	Total		18	0	1	0	1	0	20	0
Scrosoppi FC	2022	League1 Ontario	12	3	0	0	—		12	3
Simcoe County Rovers FC	2023^[11]	League1 Ontario	17	0	2	0	—		19	0
	2024		0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
	Total		17	0	2	0	1	0	20	0
Career total			47	3	3	0	2	0	52	3

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nine Stripes keeping active throughout pandemic. May 7, 2020. Robert. Belardi. Caledon Citizen.
2. Web site: Halley Ready To Bring His Versatility To York9 FC. May 8, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
3. Web site: Ijah Halley’s short journey from TFC’s academy to York9 FC. May 8, 2020. John. Molinaro. Canadian Premier League.
4. Web site: Ijah Halley makes switch from Toronto FC Academy to York9 FC . York9 FC . 14 June 2020 . 27 April 2020.
5. Web site: Brennan Believes In York9 FC’s Teenage Signings. August 15, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
6. Web site: Ijah Halley Interview. CPL Fever. September 14, 2020. Jack. Murray.
7. Web site: York United Releases 2022 Roster Update. December 26, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
8. Web site: December 26, 2021. York United FC announces roster updates ahead of 2022 season. York United FC.
9. Web site: Ijah Halley 2022 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
10. Web site: SCRFC Adds Former Nine Stripes George, Halley. March 1, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
11. Web site: Ijah Halley 2023 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.