Lennon Thompson

Lennon Thompson (born January 1, 2005) is a soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League and Unity FC in League1 British Columbia.

Lennon Thompson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-01-01) January 1, 2005
Place of birth Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 24
Youth career
Coastal FC
2019–2021 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 TSS FC Rovers
2023– Vancouver FC 3 (0)
2023– → Unity FC (loan) 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 25, 2023

Early life

Thompson played youth soccer with Coastal FC, later joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[1] After spending three years with the Whitecaps, he was invited to trial with Sirens F.C. of the Maltese Premier League.[2]

Club career

In 2022, Thompson played with TSS FC Rovers in League1 British Columbia.[3]

In May 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League, while also playing with their League1 British Columbia affiliate Unity FC.[4] He made his professional debut for Vancouver on June 2, in a substitute appearance against Pacific FC.[5][6]

Personal life

Thompson is the son of former Canadian national team player and current Vancouver FC assistant coach Niall Thompson.[2]

Career statistics
As of June 25, 2023[7]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
TSS FC Rovers 2022 League1 British Columbia ????——??
Vancouver FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 30–00–30
Unity FC (loan) 2023[8] League1 British Columbia 2000––20
Career total 5000000050

References
  1. "Lennon Thompson Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  2. "Lennon Thompson, James Cameron, Kourosh Jamshidi join VFC on Developmental Contracts". Vancouver FC. May 3, 2023.
  3. McColl, Michael (May 12, 2022). "TSS Rovers 2022 League1 BC squad profile (Part Two – Defenders)". Away from the Numbers.
  4. "Three young players added to Vancouver FC roster under talent development contracts". Aldergrove Star. May 8, 2023.
  5. Nava, David (June 16, 2023). "Vancouver FC's young talent continues to show results". Vancouver FC.
  6. "Langley's new soccer team hits the road again". Langley Advance Times. June 9, 2023.
  7. Lennon Thompson at Soccerway
  8. "Lennon Thompson 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
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