Jalen Watson Explained

Jalen Watson
Fullname:Jalen Antonio Ellis-Watson
Birth Date:March 23, 2000
Birth Place:Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Simcoe County Rovers FC
Youthclubs1:Brampton East SC
Youthclubs2:Erin Mills SC
Youthyears3:2017–2019
Youthclubs3:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Collegeyears1:2019–2022
College1:Penn State Nittany Lions
Collegecaps1:59
Collegegoals1:1
Years1:2023
Clubs1:Toronto FC II
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:→ Pacific FC (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Simcoe County Rovers FC
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Club-Update:April 28, 2024

Jalen Antonio Ellis-Watson (born March 23, 2000) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Simcoe County Rovers FC in League1 Ontario.

Early life

Watson played youth soccer with Erin Mills SC. In August 2017, Watson joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, where he played for two years.[1] [2]

College career

In 2019, Watson began attending Pennsylvania State University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] On August 30, 2019, he made his collegiate debut against the Stanford Cardinal.[4] On October 15, 2019, he scored his first collegiate goal against the Pittsburgh Panthers.[5] After his freshman season, he was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman Team.[6] In his sophomore and junior seasons, he earned Academic All-Big Ten honours. In his senior season, he was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament team.[7] [8] Over his four years at Penn State, Watson scored one goal and added three assists in 59 appearances.[9] [10]

Club career

At the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, Watson was selected in the second round (32nd overall) by Toronto FC.[11] [12] After attending pre-season with the club,[13] Waston signed a professional contract with the second team, Toronto FC II, in MLS Next Pro.[14] He made his debut on April 14 against New York City FC II.[15] In August 2023, he was loaned to Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.[16] [17]

In 2024, he signed with the Simcoe County Rovers in League1 Ontario.[18]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II2023MLS Next Pro20–––20
Pacific FC (loan)2023Canadian Premier League000000–00
Simcoe County Rovers FC2024League1 Ontario100000–10
Career total3000000030

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jalen Watson Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  2. Web site: Why Penn State men’s soccer's Jalen Watson and Adam Laundree work well together despite their differences. David. Pollak. Daily Collegian. October 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: Men’s Soccer Finalizes Incoming Class. May 20, 2019. Penn State Nittany Lions.
  4. Web site: Jalen Watson Penn State profile. Penn State Nittany Lions.
  5. Web site: October 15, 2019. Penn State Nittany Lions. Men’s Soccer Holds Two-Goal Advantage Over Pitt in Victory.
  6. Web site: A Recipe For Success: This Cook’s Book Has Only Just Begun. Carolyn. Sistrand. Penn State Nittany Lions.
  7. Web site: Big Ten names Penn State men's soccer defender Jalen Watson to all-tournament team despite 1st-round loss. Phoebe. Cykosky. November 13, 2022. Daily Collegian.
  8. Web site: Penn State men's soccer's Jalen Watson, Liam Butts, Andrew Privett selected in 2023 MLS SuperDraft. Kaleb. Boyer. Daily Collegian. December 21, 2022.
  9. Web site: December 27, 2022. Toronto FC: 5 things to know about both Jalen Watson and Charlie Sharp. Toronto Reds. Paul. Taylor.
  10. Web site: PFC stabilizes defensive unit with the signing of Jalen Watson on loan from TFC II. August 18, 2023. Tony. Trozzo. Victoria Now.
  11. Web site: Toronto FC select Jalen Watson and Charlie Sharp in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. December 21, 2023. Toronto FC.
  12. Web site: Toronto FC selects Jalen Watson and Charlie Sharp in 2023 MLS SuperDraft. December 23, 2022. Adam. Palermo. Waking the Red.
  13. Web site: Toronto FC 2023 Preseason Tracker. February 8, 2023. Adam. Palermo. Waking the Red.
  14. Web site: Toronto FC II add MLS SuperDraft pick Jalen Watson to roster. March 17, 2023. Toronto FC.
  15. Web site: Toronto FC II loan defender Jalen Watson to Pacific FC. August 18, 2023. Toronto FC.
  16. Web site: Pacific FC sign defender Jalen Watson on loan from TFC II. August 18, 2023. Pacific FC.
  17. Web site: Pacific Procures Jalen Watson On Loan From TFC2. August 18, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site: Toronto FC welcome Simcoe County Rovers for Canadian Championship clash, League1 Ontario team’s biggest-ever game. Thomas. Hewitt. April 23, 2024. Waking the Red.

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