Jackson Dietrich Explained

Jackson Dietrich
Birth Date:27 September 1996
Birth Place:Bremen, Germany
Height:1.84 m
Position:Midfielder
Forward
Currentclub:Northern Colorado Hailstorm
Clubnumber:6
Youthclubs1:Werder Bremen
Youthclubs2:FC Oberneuland
Youthclubs3:Las Vegas Sports Academy
Collegeyears1:2015–2019
College1:Wright State Raiders
Collegecaps1:78
Collegegoals1:15
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Dayton Dutch Lions
Caps1:25
Goals1:7
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Chattanooga Red Wolves
Caps2:20
Goals2:2
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Northern Colorado Hailstorm
Caps3:40
Goals3:1
Club-Update:18 October 2023

Jackson Dietrich (born 27 September 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for USL League One side Northern Colorado Hailstorm.

Career

Youth

Dietrich was born in Bremen in Germany, and was part of the Werder Bremen and FC Oberneuland academy systems. When his family moved to the United States, Dietrich played for the Las Vegas Sports Academy where he helped lead them to four state championships and a 2014 Region IV title.[1]

College and amateur

Dietrich spent four years playing college soccer at Wright State University between 2015 and 2019, missing the 2017 season due to injury. During his time with the Raiders, Dietrich made 78 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 34 assists, helping the tema to a Horizon League Title in his senior year.[2]

Whilst at college, Dietrich also played in the USL League Two for Dayton Dutch Lions in both 2018[3] and 2019.[4]

Professional

On 9 December 2020, Dietrich joined USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves ahead of their 2021 season.[5] He made his debut on 8 May 2021, appearing as a 63rd-minute substitute during a 1–0 win over North Texas SC.[6]

On 21 July 2022, Dietrich signed with USL League One club Northern Colorado Hailstorm.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 leader Jackson Dietrich also returning for 2019 season. Dutch Lions. FC. 19 March 2019. Dayton Dutch Lions FC.
  2. Web site: Jackson Dietrich - Men's Soccer. Wright State University Athletics.
  3. Web site: Dayton Dutch Lions - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #6 - Jackson Dietrich - M. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Dayton Dutch Lions | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Red Wolves Add Jackson Dietrich to Dynamic Offense. Staff. Publicist. 9 December 2020. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
  6. Web site: North Texas SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - May 8, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  7. Web site: Hailstorm Sign German Midfielder Jackson Dietrich . USLLeagueOne.com . 22 July 2022.