Jeff Dewsnup Explained

Jeff Dewsnup
Fullname:Jeffrey Dewsnup
Birth Date:21 May 2004
Birth Place:Herriman, Utah, United States
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:La Roca FC
Youthyears2:2018–2021
Youthclubs2:Real Salt Lake
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Real Salt Lake
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Real Monarchs
Caps2:19
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2020–2022
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:November 5, 2021
Nationalteam-Update:February 24, 2020

Jeffrey Dewsnup (born May 21, 2004) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

Club career

Born in Herriman, Utah, Dewsnup began playing soccer for a club side in his hometown before joining La Roca FC, a Utah youth club.[2] In 2018, Dewsnup joined the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.[2] He spent the majority of his time in the academy playing with the under-16/17s.[3] On July 11, 2020, Dewsnup was called-in to Real Monarchs, the reserve affiliate for Real Salt Lake, for their match against San Diego Loyal but did not come off the bench.[4]

Real Salt Lake

On January 12, 2021, Dewsnup signed a professional homegrown player contract with Real Salt Lake, becoming the club's youngest signing in their history.[5] He was also the club's 24th signing from their academy.[6]

Dewsnup made his senior debut for Real Monarchs, the reserve affiliate for Real Salt Lake, on May 8, 2021, against San Antonio FC. He started and played the entire match as Real Monarchs drew 2–2.[7]

Following the 2022 Major League Soccer season, Dewsnup chose to retire from professional soccer at age 18, in order to pursue music and focus on personal mental health.[8]

International career

Dewsnup has been called up to represent the United States at the under-15 and under-17 levels.[5] He made his debut for the under-17 side on February 24, 2021, against Denmark, starting in a 6–1 defeat.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Salt Lake2021Major League Soccer000000
Real Monarchs2021USL Championship3030
Career total30000030

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Dewsnup . 21 August 2022 . Real Salt Lake.
  2. News: Vejar . Alex . RSL officials lobbying for Herriman soccer academy to be included in team sale, calling it a franchise linchpin . May 9, 2021 . . January 30, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jeffrey Dewsnup . U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
  4. Web site: Real Monarchs 0–1 San Diego Loyal . Soccerway.
  5. News: Greene . Dana . Real Salt Lake signs 16-year-old Herriman native Jeff Dewsnup . May 9, 2021 . . January 13, 2021.
  6. News: Sigal . Jonathan . Real Salt Lake ink 16-year-old goalkeeper Jeff Dewsnup as youngest signing in club history . May 9, 2021 . . January 12, 2021.
  7. Web site: San Antonio FC 2–2 Real Monarchs . Soccerway.
  8. Web site: Utah professional soccer player steps away from sport prioritizing mental health . KSL.com.
  9. Web site: Denmark U17 6–1 United States U17 . Soccerway.