Tyler Crawford Explained

Tyler Crawford
Fullname:Tyler James Thai Crawford
Birth Date:9 March 2004
Birth Place:Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.73 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:12
Youthclubs1:Burlington SC
Youthclubs2:Columbus Crew
Collegeyears1:2022
College1:Michigan State Spartans
Collegecaps1:16
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2023–
Caps1:31
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:August 11, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:February 5, 2023

Tyler James Thai Crawford (born March 9, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Crawford began playing youth soccer at age four with Burlington SC. Afterwards, he moved to Lutz, Florida, in the United States. He later joined the Columbus Crew academy.[1] In 2021, he was named the Columbus Crew Academy Player of the Year.[2]

College career

In 2022, he began attending Michigan State University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] [4] On September 12, he recorded an assist against the Chicago State Cougars for his first collegiate point.[5] After one season, he departed Michigan State to turn professional.[6]

Club career

In February 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[7] [8] He made his professional debut on April 22, starting against York United FC.[9] [10] In May 2023, he was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time, after helping his team earn a clean sheet in their match that week.[11] He had an injury plagued 2024 season, with multiple injuries keeping him out of the lineup for prolonged spells.[12]

International career

Born in Canada and raised in the United States, Crawford is eligible for both national teams.

In the spring of 2021, he attended a United States Soccer Federation Youth National Team Identification Center camp.

In 2022, he joined the Canada U20 team, playing in two friendlies against Costa Rica U20.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vancouver FC2023Canadian Premier League230—00—230
202480—00—40
Career total310000000310

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MSU Soccer’s Tyler Crawford Signs Professional Contract. January 11, 2023. Michigan State Spartans.
  2. Web site: Columbus Crew announces 2021 Team Award winners. November 19, 2021. Columbus Crew.
  3. Web site: MSU Men’s Soccer Reveals 2022 Signing Class. November 23, 2021. Michigan State Spartans.
  4. Web site: Tyler Crawford Michigan State profile. Michigan State Spartans.
  5. Web site: Four Spartans Find the Back of the Net in Win over Chicago State. September 12, 2022. Michigan State Spartans.
  6. Web site: MSU men’s soccer Tyler Crawford to pursue professional career. January 12, 2023. Jay. DeCoster. Impact 88.9 FM.
  7. Web site: Left-back Tyler Crawford signs with Vancouver FC. February 2, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  8. Web site: Vancouver FC Signs Left-Back Tyler Crawford To Pro Deal. February 2, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  9. Web site: Stories of the match: Vancouver FC defeat York 2-1 for the club’s first victory. April 25, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
  10. Web site: Tyler Crawford, Anthony White and Nathaniel St. Louis made their first step in professional football in Vancouver FC’s historic trip to York. May 10, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
  11. Web site: Vancouver FC’s Minjae Kwak and Tyler Crawford named to week 6 CPL Team of the Week. May 23, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
  12. Web site: ‘Heartbroken’: Vancouver Defender Tyler Crawford Out For Rest Of Season. October 3, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.

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