Jordan Haynes Explained

Jordan Haynes
Fullname:Jordan Markus Haynes
Birth Date:17 January 1996
Birth Place:Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.78m
Position:Full-back, Midfielder
Currentclub:Valour FC
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:2001–2004
Youthclubs1:Maple Leaf Cavan FC
Youthyears2:2005–2006
Youthclubs2:Peterborough City SA
Youthyears3:2007–2008
Youthclubs3:Whitby SC
Youthyears4:2009–2010
Youthclubs4:Ajax SC
Youthyears5:2011
Youthclubs5:Toronto FC
Youthyears6:2011–2015
Youthclubs6:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Collegeyears1:2019
College1:UBC Thunderbirds
Collegecaps1:21
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2014
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps3:30
Goals3:1
Years4:2017
Clubs4:OKC Energy U23
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2017
Clubs5:Vaughan Azzurri
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2018
Clubs6:Calgary Foothills FC
Caps6:12
Goals6:0
Years7:2019
Clubs7:TSS FC Rovers
Caps7:14
Goals7:0
Years8:2020–2022
Clubs8:Pacific FC
Caps8:48
Goals8:0
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:Valour FC
Caps9:14
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Canada U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:Canada U20
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:October 6, 2023
Ntupdate:April 2, 2015

Jordan Markus Haynes (born January 17, 1996) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Haynes began playing youth soccer at age five with Maple Leaf Cavan FC. At age nine, he joined Peterborough City SA, later joining Whitby SC in 2007 and Ajax SC in 2009.[1] [2] With Ajax, he won the U14 Ontario Cup and won a silver medal at the national championships at both the U14 and U15 levels. He also played with the Ontario provincial team at the U14, U15, and U16 levels.[3] In 2011, he joined the Toronto FC Academy which competed in the second division of the Canadian Soccer League.[4] [5] He then went on trial with English club Queens Park Rangers's Academy, but was not able to join due to visa issues, as he was not eligible for an ancestral visa until he turned 17.[6] He then returned to Canada, joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in late 2011, where he spent the next five years.[7]

University career

In July 2019, Haynes committed to attend the University of British Columbia, where he would play for the men's soccer team beginning in the fall.[8] [9] He scored his first goal on October 25 against the Alberta Golden Bears, scoring an Olimpico (scoring directly from a corner kick).[10] [11] He played in all 21 of the team's matches that season, helping them to a sixth-placed finish at the U SPORTS National Championship.[12] At the end of the season, he was named to the Canada West All-Second Team.[13]

Club career

In 2014, he played with the Vancouver Whitecaps U23 in the Premier Development League, making eight appearances. In June 2014, he was called up to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team ahead of a 2014 Canadian Championship match against Toronto FC, but was an unused substitute.[14] [15]

In February 2015, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in the USL.[16] He made his professional debut on April 1 in a 3–0 victory over the Austin Aztex.[17] He scored his first professional goal in a 3-1 victory over Portland Timbers 2 on May 20, 2016.

In 2017, he played with the OKC Energy U23 in the Premier Development League.[18] After the season, he joined Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.[19]

In 2018, he returned to the PDL with Calgary Foothills FC, where he won the league championship with the club.[20]

After the 2018 season, he received interest from some Canadian Premier League clubs, ahead of the league's inaugural season, but ultimately he was not offered a contract, and also had a trial with USL club FC Tucson, but did not make the squad.[21] He then decided to attend UBC and play university soccer instead.[22] In May 2019, he joined the TSS FC Rovers in the PDL.[23]

In the spring of 2020, he went on trial with Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC.[24] [25] In July 2020, he signed a contract with the club.[26] He was initially set to sign on a U SPORTS deal, but was instead offered a fully professional contract. In October 2020, Haynes re-signed with Pacific FC for the 2021 season.[27] In 2021, he won the league title with the club.[28] [29] [30] The club then picked up his option for the 2022 season.[31] [32] At the end of the 2022 season, he departed the club.[33] [34] He made 52 appearances in his three years with the club, with his playing time diminishing in his final year, after losing his starting spot after having suffered an injury.[35] [36]

In December 2022, he signed with Valour FC for the 2023 season.[37] [38] [39] He struggled with multiple injuries during his first season with the club, being limited to just 903 minutes in 14 appearances.[40]

International career

In 2008, he represented Canada at the U12 Danone Nations Cup, where he served as a team captain.[41] [42]

In November 2011, he made his debut in the Canadian national program, attending a camp with the Canada U15 team. In 2013, he played with the Canada U17 team, winning the bronze medal at the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.[43] and was named to the tournament Best XI, He scored in the bronze medal match, as well as in the penalty shootout, to help the squad win the bronze medal.[44] Through their performance, he helped them to qualify for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[45] [46] He appeared in all three of the team's matches at the World Cup.[47]

In July 2014, he was named to the Canada U20 team for the 2014 Dale Farm Milk Cup.[48] He was later to the squad for the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[49]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vancouver Whitecaps U232014[50] Premier Development League80??80
Whitecaps FC 22015USL160160
201614100141
Total301000000301
OKC Energy U232017Premier Development League1301010150
Vaughan Azzurri2017League1 Ontario601[51] 0150
Calgary Foothills FC2018[52] Premier Development League12000120
TSS FC Rovers2019[53] USL League Two140140
Pacific FC2020Canadian Premier League80223
20212402030290
202216000000[54] 0160
Total480203000530
Valour FC2023Canadian Premier League14000113
Career total14513040101531

Notes and References

  1. Web site: From Peterborough To The Big Leagues: Jordan Haynes Journey To Becoming A Pro Soccer Player In The CPL. September 29, 2020. PTBO Canada. Jordan. Haynes.
  2. Web site: Jordan Haynes Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  3. Web site: Local soccer standout representing Team Canada at U17 World Championships. October 16, 2013. Peterborough This Week.
  4. Web site: Local soccer players chasing their dream. August 26, 2011. Peterborough This Week.
  5. Web site: 2011 TFC Academy junior roster . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110703194713/http://www.torontofc.ca/junior-roster . 3 July 2011 . 13 March 2024 . torontofc.ca.
  6. Web site: “This is a new challenge, working with a new group of players and it’s a fresh start.” - Player Profile: Jordan Haynes. December 5, 2022. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  7. Web site: Pacific FC sign Whitecaps-produced fullback Jordan Haynes. July 15, 2020. Marty. Thompson. Canadian Premier League.
  8. Web site: Jackson Farmer, Jordan Haynes, and Logan Chung join UBC men's soccer. Wilson. Wong. July 4, 2019. UBC Thunderbirds.
  9. Web site: Jordan Haynes UBC profile. UBC Thunderbirds.
  10. Web site: Jordan Haynes’ “worldly” Olimpico fires UBC Thunderbirds into Canada West Final Four. October 26, 2019. Michael. McColl. Away from the Numbers.
  11. Web site: Jordan Haynes thriving at Thunderbirds after keeping “football dream” alive with UBC homecoming. November 1, 2019. Michael. McColl. Away from the Numbers.
  12. Web site: Pacific FC sign Whitecaps-produced fullback Jordan Haynes. July 15, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
  13. Web site: Five T-Birds honoured by Canada West. October 24, 2019. UBC Thunderbirds.
  14. Web site: The Canadian kids: Robinson vows to give young Canadians opportunities in Canadian Championship. May 7, 2014. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Farhan. Devji.
  15. Web site: Whitecaps FC fall 2-1 to Toronto FC in first leg of Amway Canadian Championship semifinal. May 7, 2014. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Farhan. Devji.
  16. Web site: Whitecaps FC add first three players to WFC2 roster. February 17, 2015. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  17. Web site: Whitecaps FC 2 defeat Austin Aztex 3-0 on the road for first win in team history. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 1 April 2015.
  18. Web site: Jordan Haynes 2017 PDL Stats. USL League Two.
  19. Web site: Jordan Haynes 2017 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  20. Web site: Jordan Haynes signs pro contract with Pacific FC. July 21, 2020. UBC Thunderbirds.
  21. Web site: Last opportunity pays off for Jordan Haynes. July 24, 2020. The Peterborough Examiner. Mike. Davies.
  22. Web site: Pacific FC newcomer Jordan Haynes using past critics as fuel for success. July 28, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  23. Web site: Vancouver TSS Rovers Roster Reveal: Part Two – The new recruits. May 8, 2019. Michael. McColl. Away from the Numbers.
  24. Web site: Pacific FC signs defender Haynes; word still to come on CPL season. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheesaw. July 15, 2020.
  25. Web site: Pacific FC Signs Canadian Full-Back Jordan Haynes. John. Jacques. July 15, 2020. Northern Tribune.
  26. Web site: Pacific FC signs defender Jordan Haynes. July 15, 2020. Pacific FC.
  27. Web site: Pacific FC re-signs de Jong, Baldisimo and 3 others; Verhoven released. October 29, 2020. Marty. Thompson.
  28. Web site: Canadian Premier League title a special moment for Jordan Haynes. December 8, 2021. The Peterborough Examiner. Mike. Davies.
  29. Web site: Jordan Haynes earns CPL title with Pacific FC. December 7, 2021. The Peterborough Examiner.
  30. Web site: Jordan Haynes Becomes First Peterborough Man To Win Canadian Premier League Soccer Championship. December 10, 2021. PTBO Canada. David Tuan. Bui.
  31. Web site: Pacific Activates Option On Jordan Haynes. February 17, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  32. Web site: Haynes Returning for 2022 Season!. February 17, 2023. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  33. Web site: Haynes, Polisi, And Balde Depart Pacific FC. November 2, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  34. Web site: Thank You, Jordan Haynes, Matteo Polisi, and Umaro Baldé!. November 2, 2022. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  35. Web site: Peterborough’s Jordan Haynes signs with Valor FC. December 8, 2022. The Peterborough Examiner. Mike. Davies.
  36. Web site: Expectations high for Valour FC. March 9, 2023. Joshua. Frey-Sam. Winnipeg Free Press.
  37. Web site: Valour FC signs Canadian defender Jordan Haynes. December 5, 2022. Canadian Premier League.
  38. Web site: Valour Signs Jordan Haynes. December 5, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  39. Web site: Peterborough's Jordan Haynes Signs With Winnipeg's Valour FC. December 6, 2022. David Tuan. Bui.
  40. Web site: Jordan Haynes: “I love a challenge. I love the grind. That’s part of what I bring to a team – I’m a gritty person who likes to work hard.”. March 15, 2024. Ed. Tait. Valour FC.
  41. Web site: Haynes set to play in Paris. July 22, 2018. Todd. Vandonk. Peterborough This Week.
  42. Web site: Shooting for Paris. July 16, 2018. Todd. Vandonk. Peterborough This Week.
  43. Web site: From Rejection To Redemption: The Story Of Jordan Haynes. January 8, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  44. Web site: Fowlers Corners? Jordan Haynes scores key goals as Canada's U17 soccer team advances to 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup. April 23, 2013. The Peterborough Examiner. Dale. Clifford.
  45. Web site: Jordan Haynes helps Canada advance to World Cup. April 18, 2013. Todd. Vandonk. Peterborough This Week.
  46. Web site: Local soccer player off to UAE for World Cup event. April 18, 2013. The Peterborough Examiner.
  47. Web site: Haynes experiences FIFA World Cup. November 20, 2013. The Peterborough Examiner. Mike. Davies.
  48. Web site: Ten Whitecaps FC Residency products named to Canada's U-20 roster for 2014 Dale Farm Milk Cup. July 23, 2014. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  49. Web site: Jordan Haynes named to Canada U20 side. January 4, 2015. The Peterborough Examiner. Dale. Clifford.
  50. Web site: 2014 PDL Stats. USL League Two.
  51. Appearance(s) in League1 Ontario League Cup
  52. Web site: Jordan Haynes 2018 PDL Stats. USL League Two.
  53. Web site: Jordan Haynes 2019 USL2 Stats. USL League Two.
  54. Appearance(s) in CONCACAF League