Tyler John Explained

Tyler John
Fullname:Tyler Malik John[1]
Birth Date:December 30, 1995
Birth Place:Tacoma, Washington, United States
Height:1.83 m
Currentclub:Maharlika Taguig
Clubnumber:2
Position:Center-back
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:Federal Way
Collegeyears1:2014–2016
College1:Highline Thunderbirds
Collegeyears2:2016–2018
College2:Seattle Redhawks
Collegecaps2:27[2]
Collegegoals2:3
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Seattle Sounders FC
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:–2023
Clubs2:Crossfire Redmond
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Maharlika Taguig
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Pcupdate:3:18, September 7, 2023 (UTC)

Tyler Malik John (born 30 December 1995) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a center-back for Maharlika Taguig of the Philippines Football League.

Personal life

John was born in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up and studied in Bonney Lake.

Career

Youth career

In his youth, John played for the youth team of Federal Way FC of the Southern Premier Soccer League, winning the San Diego Surf College Cup in 2012.[3] [4] [5]

College career

John first played college football for the Thunderbirds of Highline College, initially starting as a midfielder but finding his place as a defender.[6] [7] [8] In 2014, he won the 2014 Northwestern Athletic Conference with Highline in a 3–0 win over the North Idaho Cardinals.[9]

In 2016, he transferred to the Redhawks of Seattle University, becoming an important first-team player and winning another title in 2017, the Western Athletic Conference.[10] [11] [12]

Early club career

After graduating from Seattle University, he signed with the reserve team of MLS side Seattle Sounders FC.[13] [14] At the same time, he would also go on to play indoor football for the Tacoma Stars of the NPSL.[15] [16] Later on, he signed for Crossfire Redmond until July 2023, when he departed the club.[17]

Far East United

While playing in the US, he was invited by former Philippines international Anton del Rosario to play for Far East United in The Soccer Tournament in North Carolina, alongside other Southeast Asian legends such as Safee Sali, Charyl Chappuis, and current Azkals player and all-time PFL goalscorer Bienvenido Marañón.[18] [19] In a 4–2 win over West Ham Legends, John scored the opening goal.[20]

Maharlika Manila

After impressing with Far East United, he moved abroad for the first time, linking up with Anton del Rosario once again as a foreign reinforcement for Maharlika Manila of the Philippines Football League.[21] He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Manila Digger, scoring his first goal in a 2–0 win over Pilipinas Dragons as Maharlika qualified for the knockouts.[22] He would also play for the club in the 7's Football League.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tyler John - Global Sports Archive. Global Sports Archive. 7 September 2023.
  2. News: Tyler John - roster. goseattleu.com. 7 September 2023.
  3. News: SOCCER: All-SPSL teams named by league’s coaches. Federal Way Mirror. 30 May 2012. 7 September 2023.
  4. News: BRIEF: Federal Way FC U-17 Blue wins San Diego Surf College Cup title. Federal Way Mirror. 6 December 2012. 7 September 2023.
  5. News: Washington Youth Soccer State Championships Golazo Best XI Honors announced. Goal Washington. 7 September 2023.
  6. News: Tyler John, defender. TopDrawerSoccer.com. 7 September 2023.
  7. News: NWAC: Mohn takes over for new-look Highline Thunderbirds. Goal Washington. 7 September 2023.
  8. News: Highline’s NWAC opener is a big 7-0 win. Goal Washington. 7 September 2023.
  9. News: Highline players moving on from NWAC years. Goal Washington. 7 September 2023.
  10. News: MSOC: Huskies Stopped by Seattle, 5-0. hcuhuskies.com. 9 October 2016. 7 September 2023.
  11. News: Jacqueline. Lewis. UNITY AND DETERMINATION SET THE STAGE FOR MEN’S SOCCER. 18 October 2017. 7 September 2023.
  12. News: UNLV roundup: Men's soccer team tops Seattle in OT. 29 October 2017. 7 September 2023.
  13. News: GAMEDAY: No. 18 MSOC vs. Houston Baptist. 21 October 2017. 7 September 2023.
  14. Web site: OSA FC 0:0 Seattle Sounders - Global Sports Archive. Global Sports Archive. 7 September 2023.
  15. News: Sparks. Brandon. STARS RESERVES CAPTURE WISL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WILD COMEBACK WIN. Western Indoor Soccer League. 24 February 2019 . 7 September 2023.
  16. News: Richmire. Pete. STARS ROLL TO 13-1 WIN OVER THE OUTLAWS. Tacoma Stars. 7 September 2023.
  17. News: Tranchina. John. TULSA ATHLETIC DEFEATS CROSSFIRE RED 4-0, WILL HOST 2023 NPSL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. National Premier Soccer League. 30 July 2023. 7 September 2023.
  18. News: Tyler John - profile. thetournament.com. 7 September 2023.
  19. News: Rick. Olivares . Far East United looking to showcase Asian football talents. 15 May 2023. 7 September 2023.
  20. News: Rick. Olivares. Marañon caps Far East United’s 4-2 win over West Ham in TST. 2 June 2023. 7 September 2023.
  21. Web site: TEAM ROSTER - Maharlika Manila FC . Twitter. Philippines Football League. 7 September 2023.
  22. News: Uzoka double lifts Cebu over UP; Maharlika beats Dragons. pfl.org.ph . 7 September 2023.
  23. News: Rick. Olivares . Has Maharlika Manila FC turned a new leaf?. 5 September 2023. 7 September 2023.