Colin Gander (born January 12, 2000) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a defender for Guelph United FC in League1 Ontario.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 12, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Guelph United FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2013 | Kitchener SC | ||
| 2013–2019 | Toronto FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Missouri State Bears | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Guelph Gryphons | 27 | (5) |
| 2023– | TMU Bold | 10 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Toronto FC III | 4 | (0) |
| 2021 | Guelph United FC | 4 | (1) |
| 2022 | HFX Wanderers | 15 | (0) |
| 2023– | Guelph United FC | 29 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 11, 2024 | |||
Early life
editIn his youth, Gander played youth soccer with Kitchener SC,[1] later joining the Toronto FC Academy.[2]
College/University career
editIn 2019, Gander began attending Missouri State University, where he joined the men's soccer team,[2] although he redshirted the 2019-20 Missouri Valley Conference season.[citation needed]
In 2020, Gander transferred to the University of Guelph joining the men's soccer team, although his inaugural season was delayed until the 2021-22 school year, due to the season being cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He scored his first goal on October 22, against the Brock Badgers.[4] In the 2021–22 season, he won the OUA title.[2]
In 2023, Gander began his MBA at the Toronto Metropolitan University joining the men's soccer team.[5]
Club career
editIn 2017 and 2018, he played with Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario.[6][7]
In 2020, he trained with Toronto Skillz FC.[8]
In 2021, he played with Guelph United F.C.[9]
At the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, Gander was selected in the second round (eleventh overall) by the HFX Wanderers.[10] In April 2022, he signed a developmental contract with the Wanderers, which allows him to maintain his university eligibility.[11] He made his debut on April 16, coming on as a substitute against Atlético Ottawa.[12] In mid-August, as part of his developmental contract, he departed the team to return to play for his university.[13]
In 2023, he returned to Guelph United FC.[14] He then re-signed with the team for the 2024 season.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played August 11, 2024[16]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toronto FC III | 2017[6] | League1 Ontario | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018[7] | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Guelph United FC | 2021[9] | League1 Ontario | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | ||
| HFX Wanderers FC | 2022 | Canadian Premier League | 15 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | ||
| Guelph United FC | 2023[17] | League1 Ontario | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | League1 Ontario Premier | 13 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |||
| Total | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 52 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 | 6 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Championship game results from 2013 Robbie International Soccer Tournament". Scarborough Mirror. July 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c Jacques, John (April 6, 2022). "Halifax Wanderers Bring In Colin Gander". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Gryphons Men's Soccer Defender, Colin Gander, Selected 11th Overall in 2022 Canadian Premier League Draft". Guelph Gryphons. January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Gryphon soccer men hurt Brock in first-half injury time". Guelph Sports Journal. October 22, 2021.
- ^ Chark, Max (July 25, 2023). "Men's soccer ink former OUA champion and Division 1 left back Colin Gander as their newest addition to the 2023 squad". TMU Bold.
- ^ a b "Colin Gander 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ a b "Colin Gander 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ @torontoskillz (January 29, 2021). "Good luck to Daniel Rafisamii, Kai Martin, Christopher Campoli, Colin Gander and Justin Yarde in the 2021 CPL draft" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Colin Gander 2021 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Campoli, Gander drafted by HFX Wanderers FC". North Atlantic Game Day. January 20, 2022.
- ^ "Wanderers sign U SPORTS draft pick Colin Gander". HFX Wanderers FC. April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Stories of the Match: Wanderers drop a 1-0 decision to Ottawa". HFX Wanderers FC. April 16, 2022.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 15, 2022). "Wanderers Duo Gander And Sow Return To University". Northern Tribune.
- ^ @guelphunitedfc (March 7, 2023). "He's back! GUFC is excited to announce the signing of fullback Colin Gander" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gander, Fernandez, Ostrun and Yates re-sign with GUFC for 2024 season". Guelph United FC. January 16, 2023.
- ^ Colin Gander at Soccerway
- ^ "Colin Gander 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
External links
edit- Colin Gander at Soccerway