Jamie Thomas (soccer)

For the Antiguan player born 1985, see Jamie Thomas (footballer).
Jamie Thomas

Jamie Thomas #33 NYRBII (left) defending at Rochester NY on April 26, 2015.
Personal information
Full nameJames Alexander Thomas
Date of birthMay 22, 1992
Place of birthSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
New York Red Bulls II
Number33
Youth career
2000–2006MSC United
2006–2010Pachuca Internationals
2010–2013St. John's Red Storm
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–New York Red Bulls II3(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 28, 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 19, 2014

Jamie Thomas (born 22 May 1992) is an American and French (dual citizenship) professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the New York Red Bulls II in United Soccer League.

Career

Youth and college

Thomas began playing club soccer at the age of 8 for the MSC United (Montgomery Soccer Club) in Rockville, Maryland, under Coach Julio Arjona, Sr. from 2000 to 2006. While playing on the MSC United 92 team, Thomas helped the team win the 2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada [1] and the 2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship in Long Beach, California. [2]

In 2006, Thomas began playing club soccer for the Pachuca Internationals in Maryland, under Coach Pete Mehlert, where Thomas helped them win the U-17 Maryland State Cup Championship in 2009 [3] and the 2009 Surf Cup U-19 Super Group Championship. [4] Thomas was named to the Maryland ODP Region I roster.

Thomas played college soccer for St. John’s University from 2010 to 2013. While with the Red Storm he was a four year starter and made 80 appearances scoring 1 goal. [5] Thomas helped the team win the 2011 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament and earned second team All-BIG EAST honors. [6] Thomas was named to the All-Tournament Team for his defensive efforts and helped his team win the Gamecock Classic. [7]

Professional

Thomas signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015 in a 0-0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.[8]

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