Reshaun Walkes Explained

Reshaun Walkes
Birth Date:November 7, 1999
Birth Place:Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Vaughan Azzurri
Clubnumber:9
Youthclubs1:Ajax SC
Youthclubs2:Toronto Eagles SC
Youthclubs3:Dixie SC
Youthyears4:2014–2016
Youthclubs4:Richmond Hill SC
Youthyears5:2017
Youthclubs5:Erin Mills SC
Collegeyears1:2017
Collegecaps1:9
Collegegoals1:5
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
Collegecaps2:30
Collegegoals2:27
Collegeyears3:2020–2021
Collegecaps3:25
Collegegoals3:14
Years1:2018–2019
Caps1:17
Goals1:6
Years2:2021
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:40
Goals3:12
Years4:2024–
Caps4:1
Goals4:1
Club-Update:April 28, 2024

Reshaun Walkes (born November 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario.

Early life

He played youth soccer with Ajax SC,[1] Toronto Eagles SC, Dixie SC, Richmond Hill SC,[2] and Erin Mills SC.[3] During his youth, he attended tryouts with the Toronto FC Academy, but ultimately did not make the team.[4] [5]

College career

He began his post-secondary career in 2017 at Sheridan College, where he scored five goals in nine games.[6] He played one season at Sheridan, highlighted by a goal in the first 40 seconds of a playoff match against Cambrian College.

After a year in Canada, he decided to attend school in the United States, moving to Lewis and Clark Community College in 2018, with whom he played for two seasons, scoring ten goals and adding eight assists in 2018, followed by 17 goals with 11 assists in 2019.[7] During his time at Lewis and Clark, he was named a Third Team NCJAA All-American, a two-time All-Region First Team Honoree, a two-time United Soccer Coaches First Team honoree and Region 24 Player of the Year.[8]

After two years with Lewis and Clark, he transferred to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2020, where he played for the men's soccer team, earning All-WAC Second Team honours in his first year,[9] after finishing second on the team in goals, points, shots, and shots on goal.[10] He scored a hat trick in the 2021 season opener on August 26 the Central Arkansas Bears,[11] earning school Student-Athlete of the Week honours.[12] In his second season, he led the Vaqueros in goals, assists, points, shots, shots on goal, and game winning goals. After the season, he was named to the All-WAC Second Team for the second consecutive year.[13]

Club career

In 2018 and 2019, he played with Master's FA in League1 Ontario, scoring six goals in 17 appearances.[14] He scored his first goal on July 7, 2018 against ProStars FC.[15] Later that season, on July 28, he scored a brace in a 2-2 draw with Ottawa South United.[16] The following season, he scored a hat trick against FC London on June 9, 2019 in a 4-3 victory.[17]

In 2021, he played with the Des Moines Menace in USL League Two, scoring once in the regular season against FC Wichita on June 24. In the playoffs, he earned Goal of the Week honours after self-assisting himself on a header goal against Kalamazoo FC.[18] He won the USL League Two that season with the Menace.[19]

In 2022, he was drafted by his hometown Toronto FC at the 2022 MLS SuperDraft.[20] After attending pre-season with Toronto FC,[21] he ultimately signed a contract with the second team Toronto FC II for the 2022 season in MLS Next Pro.[22] He scored his first professional goal in a 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati 2 on April 30.[23] On August 7, he scored a brace against Orlando City B.[24]

In 2024, he went on trial with Canadian Premier League club York United FC during their pre-season.[25]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupLeague cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Master's FA2018[26] League1 Ontario9393
2019[27] 830083
Total176000000176
Des Moines Menace2021[28] USL League Two1113+1142
Toronto FC II2022MLS Next Pro17620196
2023226226
Total40122000004212
Career total68195100007320

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ajax Madrid captures Ontario Cup. September 23, 2011. Oshawa This Week.
  2. Web site: Dallas Cup Day 1 U17, U19, Super Group Recap. March 22, 2016. Soccerwire.
  3. Web site: Former Sheridan College player drafted by TFC. Pierce. Lang. January 15, 2022. Oakville News.
  4. Web site: Reshaun Walkes comes full circle in being drafted by Toronto FC. Neil. Davidson. Toronto Star. January 15, 2022.
  5. Web site: Chasing pro dreams. Omar E.. Zapata. November 1, 2021. The Rider.
  6. Web site: Reshaun Walkes Sheridan Bruins Profile. Sheridan College.
  7. Web site: Former LC standout Reshaun Walkes goes in MLS Draft. January 12, 2022. Pete. Hayes. The Telegraph.
  8. Web site: UTRGV soccer player drafted by Toronto FC: Junior forward Walkes selected in 2022 Superdraft; 59th pick overall. Yamileth. Rodriguez. January 20, 2022. The Rider.
  9. Web site: UTRGV star Reshaun Walkes is enjoying his time in the Valley. October 6, 2021. Carson A.. Merk. Beautiful Game Network.
  10. Web site: Walkes Earns Preseason All-WAC Honors. August 18, 2021. Texas Border Business.
  11. Web site: Walkes Records Hat Trick as Men's Soccer Falls Short in Season Opener at UCA. August 26, 2021. Texas–Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
  12. Web site: Massage Envy Student-Athlete of the Week: Reshaun Walkes. August 30, 2021. Texas–Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
  13. Web site: Reshaun Walkes Named to the All-WAC Second Team. November 9, 2021. Texas–Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
  14. Web site: Who Are The Canadians In The MLS SuperDraft?. January 9, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  15. Web site: Uadiale, Chrysanthou Lead Pro Stars Comeback In 2-2 Draw With Masters. Irene. Halis. July 8, 2018. League1 Ontario.
  16. Web site: Late Comeback From OSU Gets Home Point After 2-2 Final With Masters. Chelsea. Norris. July 29, 2018.
  17. Web site: Tough Loss . Ryan. Pyette. London Free Press. June 10, 2019.
  18. Web site: USL League Two Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week- Conference Finals and National Semifinals. July 26, 2021. USL League Two.
  19. Web site: Toronto FC select Luka Gavran and Reshaun Walkes in 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Toronto FC. January 11, 2021.
  20. Web site: Walkes Selected in Third Round of MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC. January 12, 2022. Texas Border Business.
  21. Web site: Toronto FC announce roster, schedule for Austin preseason camp. February 7, 2022. Toronto FC.
  22. Web site: Toronto FC II add two MLS SuperDraft picks to roster. March 24, 2022. Toronto FC.
  23. Web site: Young Reds shine on big stage with comeback win vs. FC Cincinnati II. May 2, 2022. James. Grossi. Toronto FC.
  24. Web site: Off the bench, Walkes and Altobelli lead the way in TFC II's latest victory. Jesus. Tellitud. August 7, 2022. MLS Next Pro.
  25. Web site: Reshaun Walkes Training With York United. February 6, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  26. Web site: Reshaun Walkes 2018 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  27. Web site: Reshaun Walkes 2019 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.
  28. Web site: Reshaun Walkes 2021 USL2 Stats. USL League Two.