Laura Jackson (footballer)
Laura Elaine Jackson (born January 17, 1991) is a former professional footballer and coach.[3] Born in England, she played as a midfielder for the Jamaica women's national team.[4]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laura Elaine Jackson | ||
| Date of birth | January 17, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder, centre-back[2] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Arsenal | ||
| 2005–2007 | Leyton Orient | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Syracuse Orange | 19+ | (0+) |
| 2011–2013 | Iona Gaels | 34 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Watford | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019–2020 | Jamaica | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2017-2019 | FAU Owls (assistant) | ||
| 2019-2022 | Kansas Jayhawks (assistant) | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 June 2020 | |||
Club career
Jackson is a product of Arsenal WFC and Leyton Orient FC. She made her debut for Watford FC in 2007.[2]
College career
Jackson attended Syracuse University and Iona College, both in the United States.
International career
Jackson made her debut in a 1–0 friendly win against Chile on 28 February 2019.
References
- "Laura Jackson". Iona College Athletics.
- "Laura Jackson - Women's Soccer". Syracuse University Athletics.
- "Laura Jackson - Women's Soccer Coach". Florida Atlantic University Athletics.
- "Jamaica Observer Limited". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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