Sean Young (soccer) explained

Sean Young
Birth Date:April 20, 2001
Birth Place:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height:1.88m
Position:Midfielder, Centre-back
Currentclub:Pacific FC
Clubnumber:20
Youthclubs1:Bays United FC
Youthclubs2:Vancouver Island Wave
Youthclubs3:Victoria Highlanders
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Victoria Highlanders
Caps1:12
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–
Clubs2:Pacific FC
Caps2:82
Goals2:6
Pcupdate:October 7, 2023

Sean Young (born April 20, 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Young played youth soccer with Bays United FC,[1] [2] later joining the Vancouver Island Wave, winning the U16 provincial title with the team in 2017.[3] [4] In 2018, he played with the Victoria Highlanders reserves in the Pacific Coast Soccer League,[5] scoring one goal and helping them finish second in the division.[6] During the 2018-19 season, he played at the senior amateur level with Westcastle United in the Vancouver Island Soccer League, helping them win the 2019 Jackson Cup, for the club's first ever championship.[7] [8]

Club career

In April 2019, he signed with Victoria Highlanders FC first team in USL League Two.[9] He made twelve appearances that season and scored a goal against Portland Timbers U23s on May 19, 2019.[10]

In July 2020, after training with the club since June,[11] he signed a professional contract with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, becoming the first local player to sign a contract with the club.[12] [13] He made his professional debut on August 18, 2020, in a substitute appearance against York9.[14] After the season, he extended his contract for the 2021 season.[15] He scored his first professional goal on October 21, 2021, against Cavalry FC.[16] [17] After winning the league title with Pacific in 2021,[18] he extended his contract once again for the 2022 season.[19] In November 2022, he once again extended his contract with the club for another season.[20] [21] In May 2023, he was named the CPL Player of the Month.[22] [23] That season, he began to attract transfer interest from Major League Soccer clubs.[24] In January 2024, the club picked up his option for the 2024 season.[25] In April 2024, he signed a two-year extension, through the 2026 season with an option for 2027.[26] [27] On April 19, he would become the first player in club history to reach 100 appearances for the club, across all competitions,[28] [29] scoring a goal in the match against Valour FC.[30] [31]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Victoria Highlanders FC2022USL League Two121–––121
Pacific FC2020Canadian Premier League90–––90
20212412020–281
2022231200040291
20232643030–324
Total826705040986
Career total9477050401107

Honours

Pacific FC

2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pacific FC rookie Sean Young proud to carry the flag for Vancouver Island. August 7, 2020. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Pacific FC.
  2. Web site: CHEK Upside: Victoria teen achieves soccer dream with Pacific FC. July 25, 2020. Chek News. Kevin. Charach.
  3. Web site: Pacific FC signs Vancouver Islander Sean Young. July 23, 2020. Pacific FC.
  4. Web site: Big weekend for Vancouver Island Wave soccer club. June 28, 2017. Victoria News.
  5. Web site: Pacific FC signs homegrown soccer product. Aaron. Guillen. August 4, 2020. Vancouver Island Free Daily.
  6. Web site: Sean Young signs 1st professional contract. July 27, 2020. Victoria Highlanders FC.
  7. Web site: Pacific FC Signals Focus on Local with Sean Young Signing. Nathanael. Martin. July 25, 2020. NSXI Network.
  8. Web site: Pacific FC signs midfielder Sean Young. July 24, 2020. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  9. Web site: Highlanders announce signing of Sean Young. April 23, 2019. Victoria Highlanders FC.
  10. Web site: Sean Young 2019 USL2 Stats. USL League Two.
  11. Web site: Pacific FC signs Victoria-area youngster Sean Young. July 23, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
  12. Web site: Pacific FC Signs Local Midfielder Sean Young. July 23, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  13. Web site: Pacific FC sign Sean Young - First local player to play for the club. July 23, 2020. Transfermarkt. Manuel. Veth.
  14. Web site: Sean Young earns first-team spot in rookie Pacific FC season: The Next Gen. December 17, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
  15. Web site: Pacific FC re-signs de Jong, Baldisimo and 3 others; Verhoven released. October 29, 2020. Marty. Thompson. Canadian Premier League.
  16. Web site: Cavalry FC takes driver's seat over Pacific FC in battle for regular-season crown. October 21, 2021. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  17. Web site: Victoria Local Sean Young Staying With Pacific. February 7, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site: Sean Young On Chasing Titles At Pacific FC. Michael. Rice. January 14, 2023. Northern Tribune.
  19. Web site: Pacific FC re-signs Sean Young for 2022. February 7, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Longo. Jack.
  20. Web site: Island Original Sean Young Extends Pacific Stay. November 25, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  21. Web site: Young Returning for 2023!. November 25, 2022. Pacific FC. Jack. Longo.
  22. Web site: Pacific FC’s Sean Young named CPL Player of the Month for May. Mitchell. Tierney. June 6, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  23. Web site: 8 CPL Thoughts: reactions to the Henry signing, Sean Young speculation and Canada Soccer’s ref boss talks penalties. Josh. Healey. July 19, 2023. Wanderers Notebook.
  24. Web site: 'It pushes me forward': As Sean Young garners MLS interest, Pacific local keeps focus on rapid growth. June 2, 2023. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. OneSoccer.
  25. Web site: Young, Bahous among returning Pacific FC Canadian midfield core. January 24, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  26. Web site: ‘I’m very grateful’ : Pacific FC local boy Sean Young pens new deal ahead of 100th appearance for club. April 18, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tienery.
  27. Web site: For The Isle: Victoria Native Sean Young Signs Multi-Year Extension. April 18, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  28. Web site: Homegrown midfielder Young set to reach century mark in games with Pacific FC. April 18, 2024. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  29. Web site: April 18, 2024. Pacific FC. Pacific FC Sign Sean Young to New Contract ahead of 100th Career Appearance.
  30. Web site: CPL Centurion Sean Young Caps Moment With Goal. April 20, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  31. Web site: Goals by hometown products Heard, Young propel Pacific FC past Valour FC. April 19, 2024. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.

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