Jamie Thomas (soccer, born 1992) explained

Jamie Thomas
Fullname:James Alexander Thomas
Birth Date:22 May 1992
Birth Place:Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Currentclub:Baltimore Blast
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:2000–2006
Youthclubs1:MSC United
Youthyears2:2006–2010
Youthclubs2:Pachuca Internationals
Collegeyears1:2010–2013
College1:St. John's Red Storm
Years1:2015
Clubs1:New York Red Bulls II
Caps1:23
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Harrisburg City Islanders
Caps2:50
Goals2:1
Years3:2016–
Clubs3:Baltimore Blast (indoor)
Caps3:100
Goals3:35
Club-Update:December 16, 2022

Jamie Thomas (born May 22, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Baltimore Blast of the Major Arena Soccer League.

Career

Youth and college

Thomas began playing club soccer at the age of 8 for the MSC United (Montgomery Soccer Club) in Rockville, Maryland, under Coach Julio Arjona Sr. from 2000 to 2006. While playing on the MSC United 92 team, Thomas helped the team win the 2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada [1] and the 2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship in Long Beach, California,[2] as well as winning the following tournaments: NCSL Division 1 four times; CASL Shootout, Raleigh, NC; Bethesda, MD; Potomac, MD; Del Sol, Arizona; DELCO, PA; Kirkwood, DE; and YMS, PA. Thomas was also named to the Maryland ODP Region I roster.

In 2006, Thomas began playing club soccer for the Pachuca Internationals in Maryland, under Coach Pete Mehlert, where Thomas helped them win the U-17 Maryland State Cup Championship in 2009 [3] and the 2009 Surf Cup U-19 Super Group Championship.[4]

Thomas played college soccer for St. John's University from 2010 to 2013. While with the Red Storm he was a four-year starter and made 80 appearances scoring 1 goal.[5] Thomas helped the team win the 2011 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament and earned second team All-BIG EAST honors.[6] Thomas was named to the All-Tournament Team for his defensive efforts and helped his team win the Gamecock Classic.[7]

Professional

New York Red Bulls II

Thomas signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.[8] On August 2, 2015, Thomas recorded his first assist for New York on a counterattack feed to Marius Obekop helping New York to a 2–1 victory against Saint Louis FC.[9] Thomas was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance on August 29, 2015, in a 2–0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads FC. Thomas helped New York to a second straight shutout victory and assisted Manolo Sanchez on the game-winning goal during the match.[10]

Harrisburg City Islanders

In March 2016, it was announced that Thomas has signed with Harrisburg City Islanders.[11] Thomas would become a regular starter for the City Islanders, making 27 league appearances and 3 U.S. Open Cup appearances in his first season.

Baltimore Blast

In November 2016, it was announced that Thomas would spend the USL offseason with the MASL club Baltimore Blast on loan from Harrisburg.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship MSC United . futsal.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082832/http://www.futsal.com/home/national-championship-results-1986-present/2002-national-championship-results/ . 2015-05-18 .
  2. Web site: 2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship MSC United . futsal.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082836/http://www.futsal.com/home/national-championship-results-1986-present/2003-national-championship-results/ . 2015-05-18 .
  3. Web site: 2009 U-17 Maryland State Cup Champions Pachuca FC Internationals. GotSoccer.com.
  4. Web site: 2009 U-19 Super Group San Diego Surf Cup XXIX Champions Pachuca Internationals. GotSoccer.com.
  5. Web site: Jamie Thomas St. John’s Red Storm. redstormsports.com .
  6. Web site: 2012 All-Big East Honors Jamie Thomas. redstormsports.com.
  7. Web site: 2012 St. John's wins Gamecock Classic. redstormsports.com. 2015-04-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093355/http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/090412aaa.html. 2016-03-04. dead.
  8. Web site: Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0 . newyorkredbulls.com. 28 March 2015.
  9. Web site: MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 2, Saint Louis FC 1. newyorkredbulls.com. 2 August 2015. 21 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150421235308/http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/04/match-recap-charleston-battery-1-new-york-red-bulls-ii-1. dead.
  10. Web site: Orange County’s Cortez Named Player of the Week. uslsoccer.com. 2 September 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905233935/http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210308408. 5 September 2015.
  11. Web site: City Islanders, Head Coach Bill Becher unveil 2016 roster. PennLive.com. 23 March 2016 . 6 November 2016.
  12. Web site: City’s James Thomas for the Baltimore Blast. CityIslanders.com. 3 November 2016 . 6 November 2016.