Jonathan Jimenez (soccer) explained

Jonathan Jimenez
Birth Date:17 December 1997
Birth Place:Cape Coral, Florida, United States
Height:5 ft 11 in
Position:Defender, Midfielder
Currentclub:Tampa Bay Strikers
Clubnumber:8
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:Seton Hall Pirates
Collegecaps1:29
Collegegoals1:4
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
College2:Pacific Tigers
Collegecaps2:21
Collegegoals2:8
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Lakeland Tropics
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Portland Timbers U23s
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Rio Grande Valley FC
Caps3:9
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Florida Premier
Caps4:25
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Tampa Bay Strikers (indoor)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Club-Update:13 January 2023
Nationalteam-Update:31 January 2021

Jonathan Jimenez (born 17 December 1997) is a Trinidadian footballer who plays for Florida Premier FC in the United Premier Soccer League and for the Tampa Bay Strikers in the National Indoor Soccer League.

Career

Youth and college

Jimenez played two years of college soccer at Seton Hall University between 2016 and 2017,[1] before transferring to the University of the Pacific in California in 2018.[2] At Seton Hall Jimenez played 29 games, scoring 4 goals and tallying 9 assists. At Pacific, Jimenez made 21 appearances, scored 8 goals and tallied 5 assists.[3]

While at college, Jimenez appeared for USL League Two sides Lakeland Tropics in 2017,[4] and Portland Timbers U23s during their 2018[5] and 2019 seasons.[6]

Professional

On 9 January 2020, Jimenez was selected 26th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire.[7] However, he did not sign with the club.

On 9 July 2020, Jimenez joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[8] He made his debut on 19 July 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw with San Antonio FC.[9] Rio Grande Valley opted to decline Jimenez's contract option following their 2020 season.[10]

International career

Jimenez was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team for their friendly game on 31 January 2021 against the United States.[11]

Personal life

His parents are from Trinidad and Costa Rica.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Jimenez – Men's Soccer. Seton Hall University Athletics.
  2. Web site: Jonathan Jimenez – 2018 – Men's Soccer. University of the Pacific.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Jimenez | MLSsoccer.com.
  4. Web site: Lakeland Tropics – 2017 Regular Season – Roster – #8 – Jonathan Jimenez -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Portland Timbers U23 – 2018 Regular Season – Roster – # – Jonathan Jimenez -. www.timbersu23.com.
  6. Web site: Portland Timbers U23 – 2019 Regular Season – Roster – #99 – Jonathan Jimenez – F. www.timbersu23.com.
  7. Web site: Chicago Fire FC Acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, Selects Defender/Midfielder Jonathan Jimenez in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Chicago Fire FC.
  8. Web site: RGV FC SIGN THREE PLAYERS PRIOR TO USL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF. Toros. Communications. 9 July 2020. Rio Grande Valley FC.
  9. Web site: Rio Grande Valley FC vs. San Antonio FC - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  10. Web site: Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Announce Roster Moves. Toros. Communications. 9 December 2020. Rio Grande Valley FC.
  11. Web site: 24-man squad named to play for Trinidad and Tobago against US. WIC News. Reporter. 29 January 2021.
  12. Web site: 'I'm ready to grind with the pros': Cape Coral High product Jonathan Jimenez drafted by MLS' Chicago Fire. Adam. Regan. The News-Press.