Jordan Wilson

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Jordan Wilson
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Wilson with York United in 2021
Personal information
Full name Jordan Andrew Wilson
Date of birth (1991-10-31) October 31, 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Erin Mills SC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2009–2013 Cornerstone Golden Eagles 63 (5)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014 Croydon FC
2015 Rishøj
2015–2020 Nykøbing 138 (2)
2021–2022 York United 52 (5)
2023– Scrosoppi FC 4 (0)
2024– → Scrosoppi FC B 1 (0)
International career‡
2018 Cascadia 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 24, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 27, 2021

Jordan Andrew Wilson (born October 31, 1991) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario. He also currently works as a sports television pundit for OneSoccer.

Contents

Early life

Wilson was born in Mississauga, Ontario in 1991. [1] [2] [3] He played youth soccer with Erin Mills SC, winning the U18 OYSL title in 2009. [4] [5]

College career

In 2009, Wilson began Cornerstone University, where he played for the men's soccer team. [6] On September 30, 2009, he scored his first collegiate goal against the Marygrove Mustangs. [7] At the end of his first season, he was named to the All-WHAC First Team, [8] and was also named the team MCP, MVP Defensive Player, and Goal of the Year by his team. [6] In 2010 and 2011, he was again named to the All-WHAC First Team. [9] [10] In 2013, he was named to the All-WHAC First Team for the fourth time and was also named the WHAC Defensive Player of the Year. [11]

During his college offseasons, he trained with Chicago Bridges FC. [12]

Club career

After departing college, Wilson played with Croydon FC in England. [13] He then had a trial with League Two club Southend United. [14]

In July 2014, he went on trial with Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE. [15] However, they chose not to sign him following his trial period. [16] In January 2015, he went on trial with Akademisk Boldklub. [17] He later trialed with Brønshøj. [18]

In February 2015, he signed with Danish 2nd Division side Rishøj. [18]

In July 2015, Wilson signed with fellow 2nd Division side Nykøbing. [19] While with the club, they got promoted to the second tier Danish 1st Division. [20] In November 2018, he extended his contract until the summer of 2020. [21] [22] He departed the club in July 2020, upon the expiry of his contract. [23] [24] Over his five seasons, he made just under 150 appearances for the club. [25] [26]

In October 2020, Wilson returned to Canada, signing a one-year contract for the 2021 season with Canadian Premier League side York United with options until 2023. [27] [28] On July 1, 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a match against Pacific FC. [29] [30] On October 9, he scored a goal in injury time to secure a 1-1 draw against Atlético Ottawa. [31] [32] On August 14, 2023, he scored the winning goal in a 3-2 victory over FC Edmonton. [33]

In January 2023, Wilson announced his retirement from professional soccer. [34] [35] However, he continued to play at the semi-professional level with Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario. [36]

International career

In 2018, Wilson represented the Cascadia official soccer team at the 2018 CONIFA World Football Cup. [37]

Media career

Since the start of the 2021 Canadian Premier League season, Wilson has collaborated with Canadian sports streaming service OneSoccer, serving as a guest on the show’s studio panel and providing on-site coverage. [38] In January 2023, he officially joined the platform as a full-time match analyst. [38] [39]

Personal life

While he played with York United, Wilson would act as a barber, regularly cutting his teammates hair. [40] In March 2021, he joined youth club International SC, in his hometown of Mississauga as a soccer coach. [41]

Career statistics

As of September 8, 2024 [42]
Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nykøbing 2015–16 Danish 2nd Division 260—10—270
2016–17 Danish 1st Division 291—21—312
2017–18 310—20—330
2018–19 261—30—291
2019–20 260—30—290
Total138200101001483
York United 2021 Canadian Premier League 2521021—283
2022 263—30—293
Total515105100576
Scrosoppi FC 2023 [36] League1 Ontario 2000——20
2024 League1 Ontario Premier2000—0020
Total4000000040
Scrosoppi FC B 2024 League2 Ontario 1010——20
Career total194720152002119

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References

  1. ↑ Thompson, Marty (December 3, 2020). "CPL newcomer Jordan Wilson looks to fill leadership void at York9 FC". Canadian Premier League .
  2. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (August 29, 2021). "Forge's Awuah, York's Wilson share stories, offer advice for young Canadian players: Allstate Soccer Show". Canadian Premier League .
  3. ↑ "Getting to know York9 FC newcomer Jordan Wilson". Canadian Premier League . October 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ Chin, Joseph (August 10, 2009). "Eagles fly high in boys' soccer". Mississauga News .
  5. ↑ "Jordan Wilson Eikon profile". Eikon Sports.[ dead link ]
  6. 1 2 "Jordan Wilson Cornerstone profile". Cornerstone Golden Eagles .
  7. ↑ "Golden Eagles Strike Early and Often". Cornerstone Golden Eagles . September 30, 2009.[ dead link ]
  8. ↑ "Three Freshmen Named to All-WHAC Team". Cornerstone Golden Eagles . November 10, 2009.[ dead link ]
  9. ↑ "Golden Eagles Receive WHAC Honors". Cornerstone Golden Eagles . November 12, 2010.[ dead link ]
  10. ↑ "All-Time WHAC men's soccer All-Conference teams" (PDF). Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference .
  11. ↑ "Wilson Defensive Player of the Year". Cornerstone Golden Eagles . November 11, 2013.[ dead link ]
  12. ↑ "Wilson: Specielt at møde min gamle klub" [Wilson: Especially meeting my old club]. Nykøbing FC (in Danish). July 19, 2017.
  13. ↑ "SønderjyskE tester canadisk back" [SønderjyskE tests Canadian back]. Bold (in Danish). July 28, 2014.
  14. ↑ Healey, Josh (January 11, 2024). "Healey & Bailey Notebook: Jordan Wilson talks CPL, playing in Denmark and his move to OneSoccer". Wanderers Notebook.
  15. ↑ Hoddskov, Ole (July 28, 2014). "SønderjyskE tester canadier" [SønderjyskE tests Canadians]. Tipsbladet (in Danish).
  16. ↑ Blond, Mikael (July 30, 2014). "SønderjyskE dropper Wilson" [SønderjyskE drops Wilson]. Bold (in Danish).
  17. ↑ "AB tester svensker, canadier og bosnier" [AB tests Swedes, Canadians and Bosnians]. Bold (in Danish). January 12, 2015.
  18. 1 2 "Rishøj får canadisk forstærkning" [Rishøj gets Canadian reinforcements]. Bold (in Danish). February 10, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Nykøbing FC henter Rishøj-canadier" [Nykøbing FC signs Rishøj Canadians]. Bold (in Danish). July 28, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Jordan Wilson: Giver perfekt mening for mig at blive i Nykøbing FC" [Jordan Wilson: Makes perfect sense for me to stay at Nykøbing FC]. Nykøbing FC (in Danish).
  21. ↑ Margren, Sara (November 30, 2018). "Nykøbing forlænger med defensiv jernmand" [Nykøbing extends with defensive iron man]. Bold (in Danish).
  22. ↑ "Jordan Wilson og Nykøbing FC forlænger samarbejdet til 2020" [Jordan Wilson and Nykøbing FC extend the collaboration until 2020]. Nykøbing FC (in Danish). November 30, 2018.
  23. ↑ Schmidt, Martin (July 22, 2020). "Canadier forlader Nykøbing efter fem år" [Canadian leaves Nykøbing after five years]. Bold (in Danish).
  24. ↑ "Jordan Wilson stopper i NFC og rejser hjem til Canada" [Jordan Wilson quits the NFC and returns home to Canada]. Nykøbing FC (in Danish). July 22, 2020.
  25. ↑ "York9 FC adds veteran Canadian midfielder Jordan Wilson". Canadian Premier League . October 22, 2020.
  26. ↑ "Wilson: Jeg bliver aldrig helt færdig med NFC" [Wilson: I'll never be done with NFC]. Nykøbing FC (in Danish). July 22, 2020.
  27. ↑ "York9 FC Signs Canadian Midfielder Jordan Wilson". York9 FC. October 22, 2020.
  28. ↑ Jacques, John (October 22, 2020). "York9 FC Signs Jordan Wilson". Northern Tribune.
  29. ↑ Asante, Ridwan Ibrahim (October 17, 2021). "'He's been such a leader, he's a competitor': Wilson excelling in the unfamiliar". York United FC .
  30. ↑ Reid, Brady (July 1, 2021). "Jordan Wilson's late goal secures first point for York United in 2-2 draw with Pacific". York United FC .
  31. ↑ Thompson, Marty (October 9, 2021). "Air Jordan! Wilson snatches last-gasp equalizer in frantic finish as unbeaten run continues". York United FC .
  32. ↑ Ramirez, Luis (October 9, 2021). "Wilson saves York United FC from dropping points against Atlético". Toronto Observer.
  33. ↑ Asante, Ridwan Ibrahim (August 16, 2022). "Air Jordan: Wilson praises team's character after stirring home victory". York United FC .
  34. ↑ Jacques, John (January 18, 2023). "Jordan Wilson Announces Retirement". Northern Tribune.
  35. ↑ Hewitt, Thomas (January 20, 2023). "Jordan Wilson: Forever a Nine Stripes legend". 13th Man Sports.
  36. 1 2 "Jordan Wilson 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  37. ↑ Macer-Wright, Alun (May 4, 2018). "Cascadia Ready to Roll as First North American Competitor in WFC History". Confederation of Independent Football Associations .
  38. 1 2 Jacques, John (January 30, 2023). "Jordan Wilson Joins OneSoccer As Full-Time Analyst". Northern Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  39. ↑ Wilson, Jordan (January 30, 2023). "Why I joined OneSoccer: Jordan Wilson reflects on playing days and a new adventure". OneSoccer .
  40. ↑ "Wonderful Mr Wilson: A celebration of a club leader, warrior, and hero". York United FC . January 20, 2023.
  41. ↑ "Professional Player Jordan Wilson Joins Coaching Staff". International SC. March 27, 2021.
  42. ↑ Jordan Wilson at Soccerway
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