JD Gunn explained

JD Gunn
Fullname:John David Gunn Curlin[1]
Birth Date:21 January 2000
Birth Place:Panama City, Panama
Height:1.98m (06.5feet)[2]
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:New England Revolution II
Clubnumber:73
Youthyears1:2015–2018
Youthclubs1:Wheaton Academy
Collegeyears1:2018–2022
College1:Biola Eagles
Collegecaps1:51
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2023
College2:Memphis Tigers
Collegecaps2:10
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2022
Clubs1:Charlotte Eagles
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:New England Revolution II
Caps2:18
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:New England Revolution (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Pcupdate:02:31, 8 October 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:02:31, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

John David Gunn Curlin (born 21 January 2000), better known as JD Gunn, is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II.

Early life

Gunn was born and raised in Panama City, Panama to an American family.[3] He moved to the United States at the age of 15 where he attended high school at Wheaton Academy.[2] He was a multi-sport athlete who played both basketball and soccer.[4]

Career

In 2018 Gunn committed to playing soccer at Biola University, and played with the Biola Eagles from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, he had a brief stint with the Charlotte Eagles in the USL League Two.[5] He was named the Goalkeeper of the Year in the PacWest Conference in 2022.[2] He moved to the Memphis Tigers in 2023, where he was a graduate student.[6]

On 9 February 2024, Gunn signed his first professional contract with New England Revolution II in the MLS Next Pro for the 2024 season.[7] On 27 April 2024, he signed with the New England Revolution on a short-term contract for a Major League Soccer match against Inter Miami CF.[8] On 11 October 2024, New England Revolution II exercised contract tying him to the club for the following season.[9]

International career

Basketball

In 2018, Gunn was called up to play for the Panama men's national under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.[4]

Association football

In March 2024, he was part of the preliminary squad for the final stage of the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League.[3] In October 2024, he was called up to the Panama national team for a set of international friendly matches.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gunn, John David Gunn Curlin - Futbolista | BDFutbol. www.bdfutbol.com.
  2. Web site: ¿Quién es John Gunn? El portero panameño que sorprende a todos, con 1.98 metros de altura y múltiples récords. 4 October 2024. www.midiario.com.
  3. Web site: Selección de Fútbol de Panamá: ¿Quién es John Gunn, el nuevo arquero convocado por Christiansen?. 7 October 2024. www.telemetro.com.
  4. Web site: “Basketball is my first love” | Revs II keeper Gunn excited to represent Panama for first (and second) time | New England Revolution. Nick. Boonstra. revolutionsoccer.net.
  5. Web site: Charlotte Eagles | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: John Gunn de la selección de baloncesto, a jugar fútbol. 26 February 2024. Panamá América.
  7. Web site: Revolution II sign goalkeeper John David Gunn | New England Revolution. revolutionsoccer.net.
  8. Web site: Revolution add goalkeeper J.D. Gunn on Short-Term Agreement | New England Revolution. revolutionsoccer.net.
  9. Web site: Revolution II Announces Year-End Roster Decisions, Signs Cristiano Oliveira. 11 October 2024. OurSports Central.
  10. Web site: JD Gunn Excited to Represent Panama. Josh. Nye. www.theblazingmusket.com.