Jamie Thomas (born May 22, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Baltimore Blast of the Major Arena Soccer League.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Alexander Thomas | ||
| Date of birth | May 22, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Silver Spring, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Baltimore Blast | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2006 | MSC United | ||
| 2006–2010 | Pachuca Internationals | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | St. John's Red Storm | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 23 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 50 | (1) |
| 2016– | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 100 | (35) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 16, 2022 | |||
Career
editYouth and college
editThomas began playing club soccer at the age of 8 for the MSC United (Montgomery Soccer Club) in Rockville, Maryland, under Coach Julio Arjona Sr. from 2000 to 2006. While playing on the MSC United 92 team, Thomas helped the team win the 2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada [1] and the 2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship in Long Beach, California,[2] as well as winning the following tournaments: NCSL Division 1 four times; CASL Shootout, Raleigh, NC; Bethesda, MD; Potomac, MD; Del Sol, Arizona; DELCO, PA; Kirkwood, DE; and YMS, PA. Thomas was also named to the Maryland ODP Region I roster.
In 2006, Thomas began playing club soccer for the Pachuca Internationals in Maryland, under Coach Pete Mehlert, where Thomas helped them win the U-17 Maryland State Cup Championship in 2009 [3] and the 2009 Surf Cup U-19 Super Group Championship.[4]
Thomas played college soccer for St. John's University from 2010 to 2013. While with the Red Storm he was a four-year starter and made 80 appearances scoring 1 goal.[5] Thomas helped the team win the 2011 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament and earned second team All-BIG EAST honors.[6] Thomas was named to the All-Tournament Team for his defensive efforts and helped his team win the Gamecock Classic.[7]
Professional
editNew York Red Bulls II
editThomas signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.[8] On August 2, 2015, Thomas recorded his first assist for New York on a counterattack feed to Marius Obekop helping New York to a 2–1 victory against Saint Louis FC.[9] Thomas was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance on August 29, 2015, in a 2–0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads FC. Thomas helped New York to a second straight shutout victory and assisted Manolo Sanchez on the game-winning goal during the match.[10]
Harrisburg City Islanders
editIn March 2016, it was announced that Thomas has signed with Harrisburg City Islanders.[11] Thomas would become a regular starter for the City Islanders, making 27 league appearances and 3 U.S. Open Cup appearances in his first season.
Baltimore Blast
editIn November 2016, it was announced that Thomas would spend the USL offseason with the MASL club Baltimore Blast on loan from Harrisburg.[12]
References
edit- ^ "2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship MSC United". futsal.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18.
- ^ "2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship MSC United". futsal.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18.
- ^ "2009 U-17 Maryland State Cup Champions Pachuca FC Internationals". GotSoccer.com.
- ^ "2009 U-19 Super Group San Diego Surf Cup XXIX Champions Pachuca Internationals". GotSoccer.com.
- ^ "Jamie Thomas St. John's Red Storm". redstormsports.com.
- ^ "2012 All-Big East Honors Jamie Thomas". redstormsports.com.
- ^ "2012 St. John's wins Gamecock Classic". redstormsports.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
- ^ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 2, Saint Louis FC 1". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Orange County's Cortez Named Player of the Week". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ "City Islanders, Head Coach Bill Becher unveil 2016 roster". PennLive.com. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "City's James Thomas for the Baltimore Blast". CityIslanders.com. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.