Drew Patterson

Drew Thomas Patterson (born April 20, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for Lexington SC in the USL League One.

Drew Patterson
Personal information
Full name Drew Thomas Patterson
Date of birth (2001-04-20) April 20, 2001
Place of birth Cranford, New Jersey, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Winger
Forward
Team information
Current team
 Lexington SC
Number 18
Youth career
2013–2019 STA Soccer
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Marist Red Foxes 0 (0)
2020–2022 Cal Poly Mustangs 27 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Nomads SC
2022 Cedar Stars Rush 7 (4)
2023– Lexington SC 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023

Career

Youth, college & amateur

Patterson played six years of club soccer for STA Soccer, where he was a four-time New Jersey State Cup finalist as well as a two-time regional finalist. Patterson also played two years of varsity soccer at Cranford High School.[1] At Cranford, Patterson won a Mountain Conference title as a junior and earned first-team All-Conference, first-team All-County, and was named to the All-State team.[2]

In 2019, Patterson attended Marist College to play college soccer,[3] but redshirted his entire freshman season.[2] In 2020, Patterson transferred to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,[4] but the 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his two seasons with the Mustangs, Patterson made 27 appearances, scoring two goals and tallying three assists.[5][6][7]

While at college, Patterson spent time with United Premier Soccer League side Nomads SC[8] and USL League Two side Cedar Stars Rush, where he scored four goals in seven appearances for Cedar Stars during their 2022 season.[9]

Professional

On January 23, 2023, Patterson signed with USL League One side Lexington SC ahead of their inaugural season.[10][11]

References
  1. "Follow Drew Patterson, Cranford — 2018-2019 Boys Soccer". highschoolsports.nj.com. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  2. "Drew Patterson - Men's Soccer". Marist College Athletics. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  3. "Drew Patterson Commits to Marist College for Soccer". TapIntoCranford. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  4. "Cal Poly men's soccer team announces 9 roster additions". Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  5. "Drew Patterson - 2022-23 - Men's Soccer". Cal Poly. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  6. Ho, Matthew (Sep 10, 2022). "'Let them sleep on us': Men's soccer gears up for Big West Tournament run". Mustang News. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  7. "Armendariz Named to Big West Pre-Season First Team". California State University at Bakersfield Athletics. Aug 19, 2022. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  8. "Drew Patterson - Nomads SC - Premier". Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  9. "Cedar Stars Rush | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  10. "Lexington Sporting Club adds forward Drew Patterson to USL League One squad". Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
  11. "Patterson Signs with USL League One's Lexington SC". Cal Poly. Retrieved Jun 17, 2023.
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