Skylar Thomas (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Skylar Rutherford Thomas | ||
| Date of birth | July 27, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Toronto FC II | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2014 | Syracuse Orange | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014 | Reading United | 6 | (0) |
| 2015– | Toronto FC II | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 12, 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Skylar Rutherford Thomas (born July 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in the USL.
Career
College
Thomas attended Syracuse University for four years, playing for the Orange. During his senior year at Syracuse in 2014, he was named All-ACC Second Team and NSCAA All-South Region Second Team.[1]
Professional
Thomas was drafted in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 15, 2015.[2] On March 12 it was announced that he had signed with Toronto's reserve team, Toronto FC II in the USL ahead of their inaugural season.[3] He made his debut on April 19 against Whitecaps FC 2 as a substitute for Daniel Fabrizi.
International
Thomas has represented Canada at the U18 and U20 level, appearing in camps for both in 2011 and 2012, respectively.[4][5][6]
Personal life
Thomas was born in Scarborough, Ontario to Sydney and Sonia Thomas.[7] He was raised in Pickering, Ontario.
References
- ↑ "Toronto FC II announces signing of eight players". March 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Toronto FC selects Skylar Thomas with 11th pick in MLS SuperDraft". January 15, 2015.
- ↑ Rowaan, Dave (March 12, 2015). "Toronto FC II sign eight players".
- ↑ "[2012-07] Men’s U-20 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ↑ "[2011-01] Men’s U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ↑ "[2011-12] Men’s U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Syracuse University Athletics - Skylar Thomas- 2013 men's soccer". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
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