Jamie Pollock (soccer, born 1989) explained

Jamie Pollock
Fullname:Jamie Pollock
Birth Date:18 October 1989
Birth Place:Florida, United States
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Harrison Hoyas
Collegeyears1:2008–2011
College1:Georgia Bulldogs
Years1:2011
Clubs1:Atlanta Silverbacks
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Boston Breakers
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Melbourne Victory
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2020
Clubs4:South Melbourne FC
Pcupdate:28 April 2021

Jamie Pollock (born October 18, 1989) is an American soccer midfielder. She last played for semi-professional Australian club South Melbourne FC.

Early life

Raised in Powder Springs, Georgia, Pollock attended Harrison High School where she was named MVP, captain of the soccer team, and most athletic female during her senior year in 2008.[1] She was named the school's most valuable offensive player for four consecutive years in 2005–2008 as she led Harrison as the team's highest scorer. In 2007, she was named NSCAA Youth All-American.

Pollock played club soccer for Tophat 08 Gold from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, she captained the team to the Georgia state championship. She also played for the regional and state Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams helping win the State ODP National Championship in 2005 and the Georgia state championship in 2003, 2004, and 2007.

In October 2015, Pollock was inducted into Harrison's Hall of Fame.[2]

University of Georgia Bulldogs, 2009–2012

Pollock attended the University of Georgia from 2009 to 2012 where she started in every game she played for the Georgia Bulldogs.[3] [4] [5] As a sophomore, Pollock was named to Soccer America National Team of the Week after scoring two goals against Florida Atlantic University. She was also and MVP of the Georgia Nike Invitational. Her six goals and one assist (13 points) on the season ranked third for the team. Following her junior season when she scored two goals and two assists, Pollock was named to the TopDrawerSoccer Watch List. As a senior in 2011, Pollock was named to the All-SEC first team.[6] She finished her collegiate career with 12 goals and 8 assists.[7]

Playing career

Atlanta and Boston, 2011–2014

In 2012, Pollock was offered a spot on the Atlanta Beat by head coach James Galanis; however, the WPS folded before the 2012 season began.[8] She joined the Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL W-League where she helped the team win the national championship in 2011[9] and later played for the reserve team for the Boston Breakers.[7]

Melbourne Victory, 2015–present

In 2015, Pollock signed with the Melbourne Victory for the 2015–16 W-League season.[10] [11] [12] [13]

In 2020, after a decorated career with South Melbourne FC, Pollock returned to the United States.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamie Pollock. University of Georgia. November 8, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051731/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/pollock_jamie00.html. dead.
  2. Web site: Carrington. Adam. Four individuals, two teams honored with induction into Harrison hall. The Marrieta Daily Journal. November 8, 2015. October 8, 2015.
  3. Web site: Bruno. Steve. Breaking down the Atlanta Silverbacks roster. The Equalizer. November 8, 2015. May 18, 2012.
  4. Web site: Georgia soccer lures six standouts. Athens Banner-Herald. November 8, 2015. February 7, 2008.
  5. Web site: Boyles. Kerry. Georgia takes on defending champ Gators to open SEC Soccer Tournament. The Red & Black. November 8, 2015. November 2, 2011.
  6. Web site: Bulldog soccer trio earns All-SEC recognition. The Red & Black. November 8, 2015. November 1, 2011.
  7. Web site: Boston Breakers Reserves to make debut Sunday. Boston Breakers. November 8, 2015. May 15, 2014. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095635/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/809162.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Burkholder. Kate. Pollock Stays Focused On Soccer Dreams. University of Georgia. November 8, 2015. February 29, 2012.
  9. Web site: Kennedy. Paul. Silverbacks capture first championship. Soccer America. November 8, 2015. August 1, 2011.
  10. Web site: Westfield W-League preview: Melbourne Victory. W-League. November 5, 2015. October 15, 2015.
  11. Web site: Melbourne Victory W-League: Revealed. The Corner Flag. November 8, 2015. October 4, 2015.
  12. Web site: Jamie Pollock. Soccer Way. November 8, 2015.
  13. Web site: Lim. Jordan. Professional Pollock calls for mental edge. The Corner Flag. November 8, 2015. September 24, 2015.
  14. Web site: Club Captain Jamie Pollock to return home . SMFC.com.au . September 29, 2020 . 28 April 2021.