Mason Webb

Mason Webb (born May 6, 1986) is an American former professional soccer player. He currently plays for Surrey United Firefighters. Upon playing midfield in his youth career, Mason has moved to an outside fullback position where he has been regarded as one of the top defenders in the VMSL. Earning the top point scorer as a defender, netting two goals, and getting nine assists for a total of 13 points, during the 2011 season VMSL season.[1] His accuracy in passing and crossing, his speed going forward and closing down attackers, and his control on and off the ball have led to him to the nickname "the Jag," short for the Jaguar.

Mason Webb
Personal information
Full name Mason Rhys Webb
Date of birth (1986-05-06) May 6, 1986
Place of birth Bellingham, Washington, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder, defender
Team information
Current team
 Surrey United Firefighters
Number 21
Youth career
2004 Whatcom FC Rangers
2004 Snohomish United
2005–2007 Oregon State University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Vancouver Whitecaps 4 (0)
2008 → Whitecaps Residency (loan) 5 (1)
2010–present Surrey United Firefighters 255 (20)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2008

Career

He played one year with Snohomish United and served as the team captain in four of his five years with WFC Rangers. As a midfielder, Mason also played four years on the Washington state and US Region IV Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams.[2] In 2004, Mason received a full scholarship to Oregon State University alongside current soccer players, Ryan Johnson (Portland Timbers and Jamaica national football team), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake and United States men's national soccer team), Bryan Jordan (San Antonio Scorpions and United States men's national under-23 soccer team), Daniel Leach (Barnet, Dover Athletic, U-17 Australian National Team). He has played alongside twin brother, and former American professional soccer player, Nick Webb for most of his career.[3]

Mason played for the USL-1 League Champions Vancouver Whitecaps in 2008. He took one year off of soccer to finish his undergraduate study at Oregon State while he still had a scholarship, earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Upon graduation, Mason moved back to Bellingham WA, and has played for 2-time VMSL League and Imperial Cup Champions, the Surrey United Firefighters[4][5]

Personal life

He is the twin brother of Nick Webb.

Notes
  1. "http://www.surreyunitedsoccer.com/senior/team-statistics/vmsl-premier.htm"
  2. Profile at Santossoccer Archived 2004-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Whitecaps release three players Djekanovic and Webb brothers dropped". Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
  5. Mens PREMIER
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