Jake Morris (soccer)
Jake Francis Morris (born March 3, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays for USL Championship club Loudoun United FC, on loan from Columbus Crew.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jake Francis Morris | ||
Date of birth | March 3, 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Loudoun United FC (on loan from Columbus Crew) | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2016 | Weston FC | ||
2016–2018 | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Tyler Apaches | 45 | (12) |
2020–2021 | Campbell Camels | 28 | (7) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 4 | (0) |
2018 | Weston FC | 1 | (0) |
2021 | Mississippi Brilla | 7 | (0) |
2022– | Columbus Crew | 0 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Columbus Crew 2 | 26 | (1) |
2023– | → Loudoun United (loan) | 12 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2016 | United States U19 | 2 | (0) |
2016 | United States U20 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:30, 20 October 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 3, 2020 |
Career
Morris began his youth career with Weston FC in Florida before joining the Seattle Sounders FC academy in 2016.[1][2] On August 20, 2016, Morris made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 0–2 defeat to San Antonio FC.[3]
In January 2022 the Columbus Crew announced they had acquired Morris' rights from Seattle, and signed him to a contract through 2023 with options for 2024 and 2025.[4] Morris would spend the bulk of the 2022 season with Columbus Crew 2 in MLS Next Pro, making his debut on April 3 against Chicago Fire FC II.[5] He made his debut for the first team on April 19 in a U.S. Open Cup match against Detroit City.[6] After seeing zero MLS season minutes in 2023, Morris was loaned to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC on June 27th. Three days later, Morris made his debut, playing 45 minutes as a second-half substitute in a 0–3 loss at Charleston Battery.[7]
Personal life
He is the brother of Columbus Crew midfielder, Aidan Morris.[2]
References
- Blakely, Chris (December 8, 2016). "Victor Mansaray, Jake Morris named to U20 roster for international friendlies". Sounder At Heart. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- Cole, Stan (January 17, 2022). "Jake Morris signs with Columbus Crew". Campbell University. Archived from the original on January 17, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- "Sounders FC 2 falls on the road to San Antonio FC by a score of 1–0". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Communications. August 20, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- "Columbus Crew signs defender Jake Morris following trade with Seattle Sounders FC". Columbus Crew. January 15, 2022.
- "By The Numbers: Crew 2's first win". April 3, 2022.
- "Detroit City vs. Columbus Crew - 20 April 2022 - Soccerway". April 19, 2022.
- "Loudoun United FC Sign Columbus Crew Defender Jake Morris on Loan". Loudoun United FC. June 27, 2023. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
"Jake Morris 2023 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023. - "Friedel Names 20-Player Roster for Stevan Vilotic Tournament". USsoccer.com. U.S. Soccer. August 30, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- Woitalla, Mike (September 14, 2016). "Brad Friedel: Youngsters deserve more MLS playing time". SoccerAmerica.com. Soccer America. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- Rizzardini, Cameron (August 30, 2016). "Seattle Sounders FC Academy products Jake Morris and Habib Barry called up to U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team | Seattle Sounders". Seattle Sounders FC. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.