Jason Hartill Explained

Jason Hartill
Birth Date:January 16, 2004
Birth Place:Carleton Place, Ontario Canada
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:West Ottawa SC
Youthclubs2:Toronto FC
Collegeyears1:2023–
College1:CBU Capers
Collegecaps1:15
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2024
Clubs1:York United FC
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Pcupdate:June 9, 2024

Jason Hartill (born January 16, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player.

Early life

After playing houseleague soccer in his hometown in Carleton Place for four years, he then joined West Ottawa SC at U9 level.[1] He then joined the Toronto FC Academy when he was at the U17 level. He also played with Team Ontario at the U16 and U18 levels, including at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[2]

University career

In 2023, he began attending Cape Breton University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] At the end of his first season, he was named an AUS Second Team All-Star.[4]

Club career

At the 2024 CPL-U Sports Draft, Hartill was selected in the second round (12th overall) by York United FC.[5] In May 2024, he signed a U-Sports contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[6] [7] On May 4, he made his Canadian Premier League debut, in a substitute appearance, against Pacific FC.[8] In August 2024, he departed the club to return to university, with the club declining to retain his rights for the 2025 season.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Capers add gifted midfielder to championship line-up. 13 April 2023. CBU Capers. Corey. LeBlanc.
  2. Web site: Jason Hartill Canada Summer Games profile. 2022 Canada Summer Games.
  3. Web site: Jason Hartill: Rookie on the Rise for AUS Championship. October 25, 2023. Cape Breton University.
  4. CBU foursome named AUS first-team all-stars, Midfielder Jason Hartill receives second-team nod. October 28, 2023. CBU Capers.
  5. Web site: York United FC select Christian Zeppieri and Jason Hartill in 2024 CPL - U SPORTS Draft. December 14, 2024. York United FC.
  6. Web site: York United FC announce signing of midfielder Jason Hartill to U Sports contract. May 4, 2024 .
  7. Web site: York United Doubles Down On Draft Picks To Sign Jason Hartill. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune. May 4, 2024.
  8. Web site: Recap: Pacific FC 2-0 York United — CPL Match #14. May 4, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  9. Web site: CPL clubs announce multiple U SPORTS players remaining with teams, returning to university. August 15, 2024. Canadian Premier League.