Jordan Murrell Explained

Jordan Murrell
Fullname:Jordan Peter Murrell
Birth Date:2 May 1993
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Pinnstars
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Toronto FC
Collegeyears1:2011–2014
College1:Syracuse Orange
Collegecaps1:74
Collegegoals1:5
Years1:2013
Clubs1:Ocean City Nor'easters
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:K-W United FC
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Real Monarchs
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:2016
Clubs4:Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Reno 1868
Caps5:47
Goals5:3
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Valour FC
Caps6:20
Goals6:0
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Las Vegas Lights
Caps7:11
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2011
Nationalteam1:Canada U18
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2012–2013
Nationalteam2:Canada U20
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016
Nationalteam3:Canada U23
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:3 October 2020
Nationalteam-Update:20 May 2016

Jordan Peter Murrell (born May 2, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player.

Club career

Early career

Murrell began playing soccer at age four with Pinnstars FC in London.

Murrell spent 2009–2011 with Toronto FC's academy in the Canadian Soccer League.[1] Began his young career in the U16's of the academy before getting promoted to the U18's in 2010. After strong years within the academy, he became captain of the U18 side in 2011.

In 2011, Murrell committed to playing four years of college soccer at Syracuse University between 2011 and 2014 earning many accolades.[2]

While at college, Murrell played with USL PDL side Ocean City Nor'easters in 2013[3] and K-W United FC in 2014.[4]

Real Monarchs

On January 20, 2015, Murrell was selected in the third round (57th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[5]

Murrell signed with Salt Lake's USL side Real Monarchs SLC on March 16, 2015.[6] In 2015, the club declined 8 options, including Murrell.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

After training with the club for most of preseason, Murrell signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on March 24, 2016.[7]

Reno 1868

In December 2016, Murrell signed with USL expansion side Reno 1868 FC.[8] In July 2017, he would score twice in a 9–0 rout over LA Galaxy II.[9] Murrell would appear in 27 games for the club that season, a new career high.

Upon completion of the 2017 season, Reno 1868 announced that they had re-signed Murrell for the 2018 season.[10] Murrell was released by Reno on December 3, 2018.[11]

Valour FC

On January 8, 2019 Murrell returned to Canada, signing a multi-year contract with Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.[12] He made his debut for Valour on May 1 against Pacific FC. On August 13 Murrell was suspended 6 games after an altercation with the referee on August 5 during a match against HFX Wanderers which included him kicking over a table as he left the field.[13] On January 17, 2020 Valour announced they had released Murrell from his contract.[14]

Las Vegas Lights

On January 31, 2020, Murrell joined USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights.[15]

International career

In January 2011, Murrell made his first appearance for Canada's U18 national team in a training camp that was held in Costa Rica. He played in a pair of friendlies scoring in a friendly vs Costa Rica U18 national teamLater in 2011, December Murrell was called for Canada's U18 national team to train in a USA based camp.

In July 2012, Murrell was called up for a Canada U20 national team camp. Murrell captained the team in one of friendlies vs Mexico's U20 national team while appearing in both.

In February 2013, Murrell was named to Canada's squad for the 2013 CONCACAF U20 Championship.[16]

In May 2016, Murrell was called to Canada's U23 national team for a pair of friendlies against Guyana and Grenada.[17] He saw action in both matches.[18]

Personal life

Murrell was born in London to English parents. At age 11, he and his family moved to Markham, Canada.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Canadian Soccer League . 2011-10-02 . 2017-01-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111002085955/http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/team.asp?ID=11 . 2011-10-02 .
  2. Web site: Jordan Murrell - Men's Soccer.
  3. Web site: Jordan Murrell . 8 April 2015 . 13 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150113024044/http://www.oceancityfc.com/Roster_PDL/727356.html . dead .
  4. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . 2015-04-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150109021046/http://www.uslpdl.com/teams/2014/33862327.html#STATS . 2015-01-09 . dead .
  5. Web site: RSL selects Jordan Murrell with 57th pick in draft. 20 January 2015.
  6. Web site: Report: Jordan Murrell joins Real Monarchs. 16 March 2015.
  7. Web site: John Krysinsky . Syracuse Standout Jordan Murrell Signs With Riverhounds . Pittsburgh Soccer Now . 14 January 2019 . 2016-03-24.
  8. Web site: Soccer: Reno 1868 FC signs three. Reno Gazette Journal. December 20, 2016.
  9. Web site: Reno Sets Record in Rout of Galaxy II. USL. Nicholas Murray. July 4, 2017.
  10. Web site: Reno 1868 FC Signs Six to New Deals, Picks Up Two Contract Options. Reno 1868 FC. December 1, 2017. 1 December 2017. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201232956/http://www.reno1868fc.com/news_article/show/862069. dead.
  11. Web site: Reno 1868 FC announces roster moves ahead of 2019 season. reno1868fc.com. Reno 1868. 3 December 2018. 3 December 2018. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133828/https://www.reno1868fc.com/news_article/show/972636#.XAUpOojva-s.twitter. dead.
  12. Web site: Valour FC sign Canadians Jordan Murrell and Glenn Muenkat . Valour FC . 14 January 2019 . 2019-01-08 . 15 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190115023604/https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/valour-fc-sign-canadians-jordan-murrell-and-glenn-muenkat . dead .
  13. Web site: Former Valour FC captain Jordan Murrell suspended 6 games. Russ. Hobson. August 13, 2019.
  14. Web site: Valour FC transactions. January 17, 2020.
  15. Web site: Former Canadian Youth National Team Member Jordan Murrell Joins Lights Fc. 15 May 2021. 16 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516113454/https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/news_article/show/1082341-former-canadian-youth-national-team-member-jordan-murrell-joins-lights-fc. dead.
  16. Web site: Henry named in Canada U20 camp roster. Concacaf. Oct 23, 2016.
  17. Web site: Canada announces roster for Caribbean tour. Canada Soccer Association. May 19, 2016. 3 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160803131824/https://canadasoccer.com/canada-announces-roster-for-caribbean-tour-p159488. dead.
  18. Web site: Canada m23 wins again on Caribbean tour. Canada Soccer Association. May 19, 2016. 28 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180728190904/https://canadasoccer.com/canada-m23-wins-again-on-caribbean-tour-p159531. dead.