Jason Jordan
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| Jason Jordan |
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Jason Jordan |
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| Date of birth | May 30, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Vancouver Whitecaps |
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| Number | 26 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1998-1999 | Langara College | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997 - present | Vancouver 86ers/Whitecaps | 197 (71) |
| National team | ||
| 1996-1997 | Canada U-20 | 7 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jason Jordan (born May 30, 1978 in Richmond, British Columbia) is a professional soccer player who currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the First Division of the United Soccer Leagues. He is currently Vancouver’s third all-time leading scorer with 74 goals in 207 games.
He began playing college soccer with Langara College from 1998 till 1999, he signed with the Vancouver 86ers in 1997. In June 2002, he turned down a contract offer from the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer in favour of remaining with the Whitecaps.
In the 2005 season he enjoyed a career year with the Whitecaps being named 2005 USL First Division MVP and lead the league with 17 goals. Jordan as well was named Whitecaps Player of the Year, and was presented with the Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot, and shared the Supporter's MVP award with goalkeeper Mike Franks.
Unfortunately, he suffered numerous injuries in 2006 that restricted him to playing only six games in the regular season and two games in the playoffs. Despite limited action, he tallied two assists and fired six shots in his regular season appearances. As the Whitecaps won the USL First Division Championship, beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos 3-0.
Jordan is also a former member of the Canadian Under-20 and Under-23 national teams. He played for Richmond United of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League before joining the 86ers.
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