Jayden Da

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Jayden Da
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-08) April 8, 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Columbus Crew 2
Number 9
Youth career
Olney Boys & Girls Club
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2021 Washington & Jefferson Presidents 11 (6)
2021–2023 Duquesne Dukes 46 (8)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022 Patuxent Football Athletics 7 (2)
2024– Columbus Crew 2 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 24, 2024

Jayden Da (born April 8, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays for Columbus Crew 2 in MLS Next Pro.

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Early life

Da was born in Boston and also lived in West Africa for eight years during his youth, before returning to the United States. [1] He played youth soccer with the Olney Boys & Girls Club. [2]

College career

In 2020, Da began attending Washington & Jefferson College, where he played for the men's soccer team in NCAA Division III (the season was delayed to the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). [3] On March 21, 2021, he scored his first collegiate goals, netting a brace in a 4-0 victory over the Saint Vincent Bearcats. [4] In April 2021, he was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. [5] On April 13, he scored the overtime winner in double overtime against the Geneva Golden Tornadoes. [6] At the end of the season, he was named the PAC Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, and was named to the All-PAC First Team and the PAC All-Tournament Team. [7] During his sole season, he helped W&J win the 2020 PAC Championship, and led the PAC in points (17) and assists (5), while finishing tied for second in goals (6). [8]

In the fall of 2021, Da transferred to Duquesne University to play for the men's soccer team in NCAA Division I. [9] He made his debut on August 26, 2021 against the Pittsburgh Panthers. [10] He made his first start and scored his first goal on November 14, 2021 against the Saint Louis Billikens. [11] On September 9, 2023, he scored a brace against the Niagara Purple Eagles in a 2-1 victory. [12] At the end of the 2023 season, he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team and the All-Southeast Region Third Team. [13] [14] Over his three seasons with Duquesne, he appeared in 46 games, scoring eight goals and adding four assists. [15]

Club career

In 2022, he played with the Patuxent Football Athletics in USL League Two. [16]

At the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Da was selected in the first round (29th overall) by the Columbus Crew. [17] [18] [19] In February 2024, he signed a contract with the second team, Columbus Crew 2, in MLS Next Pro. [20]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jayden Da Duquesne profile". Duquesne Dukes .
  2. ↑ "Columbus Crew 2 Sign Forward Jayden Da". Columbus Crew . February 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jayden Da W&J profile". Washington & Jefferson Presidents .
  4. ↑ "Three second half goals highlight Men's Soccer's 4-0 win over Saint Vincent". Washington & Jefferson Presidents . March 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Jayden Da named PAC Rookie of the Week". Washington & Jefferson Presidents . April 13, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Da delivers Presidents past Geneva 2-1 in 2OT". Washington & Jefferson Presidents . April 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Da awarded PAC Player and Newcomer of the Year, McDonald Coach of the Year as eight Presidents named All-PAC". Washington & Jefferson Presidents . May 13, 2021.
  8. ↑ Thompson, Aaron (January 5, 2024). "Former President standout Jayden Da selected in MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew". Washington & Jefferson Presidents .
  9. ↑ "Meet the 2021 Men's Soccer Recruiting Class". Duquesne Dukes . August 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Dukes Fall at No. 3 Pitt". Duquesne Dukes . August 26, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Dukes' Season Comes to an End in Saint Louis". Duquesne Dukes . November 14, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Jayden Da's second half brace gives Duquesne 2-1 win at Niagara". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. September 10, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Ekeland Named 2023 Atlantic 10 Midfielder of the Year". Duquesne Dukes . November 13, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Ekeland, Da Earn United Soccer Coaches All-Region Honors". Duquesne Dukes . December 5, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Da Selected by Columbus Crew in MLS Superdraft". Duquesne Dukes . December 19, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Jayden Da 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two .
  17. ↑ Mac Kay, Brianna (December 19, 2024). "MLS SuperDraft 2024: Columbus Crew select Jayden Da with first round pick". The Columbus Dispatch .
  18. ↑ Krysinsky, John (December 19, 2023). "Duquesne's Jayden Da selected by MLS Champions Columbus Crew in SuperDraft's first round". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
  19. ↑ Miller, Adam (December 19, 2023). "The Crew select Duquesne's Jayden Da in the first round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft". Massive Report.
  20. ↑ "Da Signs Contract with Columbus Crew 2". Duquesne Dukes . March 1, 2024.
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