Jordan Thompson (soccer)

This article is about the American soccer player. For the Northern Irish footballer, see Jordan Thompson (footballer). For for other people with the name, see Jordan Thompson (disambiguation).

Jordan Thompson

Thompson playing for Sydney FC in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth	(1998-09-08) September 8, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Sumner, Washington, United States
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Brooklyn FC
Number	16
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Gonzaga Bulldogs	81	(7)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Washington Spirit	3	(0)
2023	Hapoel Ra'anana	1	(1)
2023–2025	Sydney FC	42	(0)
2025–	Brooklyn FC	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 August 2025

Jordan Thompson (born September 8, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Super League club Brooklyn FC. ^[1] She played college soccer for the Gonzaga Bulldogs before starting her professional career with National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit, ^[2] Ligat Nashim club Hapoel Ra'anana ^[3] and A-League Women club Sydney FC. ^[4]

Early life

Thompson was born on September 8, 1998 in Sumner, Washington. ^[5]

College career

Thompson attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where she played 81 games and scored seven goals for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, before being drafted by National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit. ^[2]

Club career

Washington Spirit

Thompson was drafted by the Washington Spirit for the 2022 NWSL season. However, she missed most of the season due to injury. ^[2]

Hapoel Ra'anana

Thompson signed for Ligat Nashim club Hapoel Ra'anana in 2023. However, her time at the club did not last long, playing her last game on October 6, 2023 (in which she scored her first goal). Due to the October 7 attacks by Hamas which led to beginning of the Gaza war, Thompson was forced to flee Israel and return to the United States before moving to Australia. ^{[3] [6]}

Sydney FC

After fleeing Israel, Thompson signed for A-League Women club Sydney FC for their 2023–24 season. With the club, she won the 2023 A-League Women grand final, in which Sydney FC defeated regular season premiers Melbourne City 1–0 at AAMI Park in Melbourne. It was the club's second consecutive championship and their record fifth championship overall. ^[7]

Thompson re-signed for Sydney FC for the 2024–25 season. ^[8] However, the club went on to have their worst season ever, finishing eighth and missing the finals for the first time in A-League Women history. Thompson departed the club in 2025, returning to the United States to be closer to family. ^[9]

Brooklyn FC

In 2025, Thompson signed for USL Super League club Brooklyn FC. ^[1] She debuted for the club on August 23, starting and playing 86 minutes in Brooklyn's opening-day victory over Tampa Bay Sun FC. ^[10]

References

1. "Brooklyn FC signs Jordan Thompson". Brooklyn FC. July 17, 2025.
2. "Jordan Thompson". Washington Spirit.
3. "Sydney FC complete signing of American defender Jordan Thompson". Sydney FC. November 26, 2023.
4. "Jordan Thompson". Sydney FC.
5. "Jordan Thompson". Soccerway.
6. ""It was scary": How Israel escape led Thompson to shot at history". CODE Sports. 3 May 2024.
7. Lewis, Samantha (May 4, 2024). "Sydney FC claim fifth A-League Women championship after 1–0 defeat of premiers Melbourne City". ABC News.
8. "Sydney FC re-signs championship winner Jordan Thompson". Sydney FC. June 18, 2024.
9. "Sydney FC confirm exit of championship winner after "two fantastic seasons"". A-Leagues. July 13, 2025.
10. "Brooklyn FC 2–1 Tampa Bay Sun FC". USL Super League. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-24.