Jay Herdman Explained

Jay Herdman
Full Name:Jay Joshua Herdman[1]
Birth Date:14 August 2004
Birth Place:Invercargill, New Zealand
Height:1.69 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Whitecaps FC 2
Clubnumber:92
Youthclubs1:Hibiscus Coast
Youthclubs2:Surrey United SC
Youthyears3:2017–2022
Youthclubs3:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps1:30
Goals1:3
Years2:2024
Clubs2:→ Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:New Zealand U19
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2022–2023
Nationalteam3:New Zealand U20
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:3
Nationalyears4:2023
Nationalteam4:New Zealand U22
Nationalcaps4:2
Nationalgoals4:1
Nationalyears5:2024–
Nationalteam5:New Zealand U23
Nationalcaps5:3
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:21 April 2024
Nationalteam-Update:31 July 2024

Jay Joshua Herdman (born 14 August 2004) is a New Zealand professional footballer who currently plays for Canadian club Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. He is a youth international for New Zealand.

Early life

Herdman began playing youth soccer at age four with Hibiscus Coast. He moved to Canada at age 8, when his father was named the head coach of the Canada women's team.[2] He later played in Canada with Surrey United SC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2017.[3] He spent time with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team during their 2021 and 2022 pre-seasons, including making an appearance in a pre-season fixture against Indy Eleven.

Club career

In March 2022, Herdman signed a contract with Whitecaps FC 2.[4] He made his professional debut on 26 March against Houston Dynamo 2.[5] In November 2023, he signed an extension with the team for the 2024 season.[6] After participating in the 2024 pre-season with the Vancouver Whitecaps first team, he signed a short-term loan agreement with them ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One first leg against Tigres UANL, but was an unused substitute in the match.[7] He signed addition short term loans on March 1 and April 19.[8] [9] On April 20, he made his Major League Soccer debut, in a substitute appearance against Seattle Sounders FC.[10]

International career

Herdman is eligible for New Zealand through birth, England through parentage and Canada through residency.[11] [12]

In April 2022, he was called up to the Canadian U20 team for the first time for a camp in Costa Rica. He made his debut in a friendly during the camp against Costa Rica U20.[13]

In August 2022, he was named in the New Zealand U19 squad to contest the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship.[14] On 7 September 2022, Herdman made his debut scored his first goal against Cook Islands in an 8–0 win.[15] Herdman won the Golden Ball, as the top player in the tournament, which New Zealand won.[16]

In March 2023, he was called up to the New Zealand U22 for friendlies against China U24 (in preparation for the 2024 Olympic team, which is a U23 tournament).[17] He debuted for the U22s in the first match on 23 March,[18] and scored a late winner in a 2-1 victory on 26 March.[19]

In May 2023, he was named to the New Zealand U20 for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[20] [21] He made his World Cup debut in the first match against Guatemala U20 on 20 May.[22] On 23 May, he scored in a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan U20.[23] [24]

In July 2024, he was named to the New Zealand U23 for the 2024 Olympics.[25] [26]

Personal life

Herdman is the son of current Toronto FC head coach John Herdman.[27]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Whitecaps FC 22022MLS Next Pro182–––182
202381–––81
202470–––70
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)2024Major League Soccer1000000010
Career total343000000343

Honours

New Zealand

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list . 11 . . 24 July 2024 . 25 July 2024 .
  2. Web site: Herdman out to be New Zealand's game-changer at U-20 World Cup. 7 May 2023. FIFA.
  3. Web site: Jay Herdman Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  4. Web site: WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy. 16 March 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. Web site: WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2. Maxim. Fossey. 26 March 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  6. Web site: Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2. 17 November 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  7. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielders Jeevan Badwal and Jay Herdman to MLS short-term agreements . 7 February 2024 . 9 February 2024. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  8. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Jay Herdman to second MLS short-term agreement. March 1, 2024. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  9. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Jay Herdman to third MLS short-term agreement. April 19, 2024. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  10. Web site: 'Caps move back into first in the West. April 21, 2024. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Felipe. Vallejo.
  11. Web site: National U-20s midfielder Jay Herdman: 'The three coaches who've helped me'. 8 May 2023. Friends of Football.
  12. Web site: FIFA.com talks to Jay Herdman about upcoming U-20 World Cup in Argentina. 10 May 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  13. Web site: Canadian men's U-20 soccer team features some very familiar names. 16 April 2022. CBC Sports. Neil. Davidson.
  14. Web site: Jay Herdman called up to New Zealand for FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifying. 31 August 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  15. Web site: Who Is Jay Herdman? John Herdman Is Proud Of His Son For Making Into Under 19 National Team. Current Affairs. 24 November 2022. Arpita. Jain.
  16. Web site: Jay Herdman awarded Golden Ball after New Zealand's OFC U-19 Championship win. Friends of Football. 26 September 2022.
  17. Web site: Linder, Herdman called up to New Zealand U-23 national team. 2 March 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  18. Web site: New Zealand U-22s impress as they beat China 2-0 at Mt Smart Stadium. 23 March 2023. Friends of Football.
  19. Web site: Jay Herdman's late goal clinches 2-1 win for national U-22 side against China. 26 March 2023. Friend of Football.
  20. Web site: Jay Herdman named in NZ U-20 FIFA World Cup. 1 May 2023. 1 News.
  21. Web site: Linder and Herdman named to New Zealand's FIFA U-20 World Cup roster. 2 May 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  22. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup: Herdman helps New Zealand capture opening day win over Guatemala. 20 May 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  23. Web site: Jay Herdman scores at FIFA U-20 World Cup. 23 May 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  24. Web site: Jay Herdman, Juan Castilla headline top performances during FIFA U-20 World Cup group stage. 29 May 2023. Larry. Henry Jr. MLS Next Pro.
  25. Web site: Jay Herdman named to New Zealand Olympic team. July 9, 2024. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  26. Web site: Jay Herdman, son of John Herdman, to play for New Zealand at Paris Olympics. July 10, 2024. Toronto Star.
  27. Web site: John Herdman's son Jay pursues his own World Cup dream with Junior All Whites. 3 September 2022. Phillip. Rollo. Stuff.

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