Thomas Powell (Canadian soccer) explained

Thomas Powell
Birth Date:May 11, 2001
Birth Place:Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
Collegeyears1:2021–
College1:Trinity Western Spartans
Collegecaps1:44
Collegegoals1:10
Years1:2022–2023
Caps1:11+
Goals1:2+
Years2:2024
Clubs2:Vancouver FC
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Club-Update:August 15, 2024

Thomas Powell (born May 11, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player.

Early life

Powell played youth soccer with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC.[1]

University career

In 2021, Powell began attending Trinity Western University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2] [3] He made his debut on September 10, 2021 against the UBC Okanagan Heat.[4] He scored his first goal on September 25, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with the UFV Cascades.[5] He was twice named the TWU Male Athlete of the Week (in September 2022 and September 2023).[6] [7] In 2023, he was named to the All-Canada West First Team.[8]

Club career

In 2022 and 2023, Powell played with Unity FC in League1 British Columbia.[9] [10]

At the 2024 CPL-U Sports Draft, Powell was selected in the second round (15th overall) by Vancouver FC.[11] [12] In April 2024, he signed a U Sports contract with the club.[13] He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC.[14] In August 2024, he departed the club per the terms of his U Sports contract to return to university, with the club retaining his rights for the 2025 season.[15]

Personal life

Powell is a practicing Roman Catholic.[16]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Unity FC2023League1 British Columbia11200––112
Vancouver FC2024Canadian Premier League60–00–60
Career total172000000172

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vancouver FC sign Thomas Powell, Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts. April 6, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  2. Web site: Thomas Powell 2021 TWU profile. Trinity Western Spartans.
  3. Web site: Thomas Powell TWU profile. Trinity Western Spartans.
  4. Web site: Spartans draw to UBC Okanagan in home opener. September 10, 2021. Trinity Western Spartans.
  5. Web site: Spartans draw in derby match with Fraser Valley. September 26, 2021. Trinity Western Spartans.
  6. Web site: Spartan Male Athlete of the Week - Thomas Powell. September 26, 2022. Trinity Western Spartans.
  7. Web site: Spartan Male Athlete of the Week - Thomas Powell. September 4, 2023. Trinity Western Spartans.
  8. Web site: Spartans named to Canada West All-Star Team. October 27, 2023. Trinity Western Spartans.
  9. unityfcbc. May 8, 2022. 1523331480918773760. Trinity Western’s Thomas Powell will be up to something in our central midfield.
  10. Web site: Tommy Powell 2023 L1BC Stats. League1 British Columbia.
  11. Web site: Coquitlam soccer player plucked by Vancouver FC in U-Sports draft. December 18, 2023. Mario. Bartel. Tri-City News.
  12. Web site: Powell selected by Vancouver FC in CPL-U Sports Draft. December 14, 2023. Trinity Western Spartans.
  13. Web site: Vancouver FC signs Thomas Powell and Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts. April 5, 2024. Vancouver FC.
  14. Web site: Match Analysis: Cavalry’s offence shines as they beat Vancouver FC 3-1 for 1st victory of 2024 CPL season. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. May 4, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  15. Web site: VFC retains Dzikowski until end of 2024; Thank you Powell. August 15, 2024. Vancouver FC.
  16. Web site: Unity in Faith and Footie: World Cup 2022 Special Edition. Pat. Macken. November 8, 2022. The B.C. Catholic.

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