Jake Morris (soccer)

For the Irish hurler, see Jake Morris (hurler).

Jake Morris
Jake Morris playing for Louisville City in 2024
Personal information
Full name Jake Francis Morris
Date of birth (1999-03-03) March 3, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Louisville City
Number 3
Youth career
2013–2016 Weston FC
2016–2018 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Tyler Apaches 45 (12)
2020–2021 Campbell Camels 28 (7)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Seattle Sounders FC 2 4 (0)
2018 Weston FC 1 (0)
2021 Mississippi Brilla 7 (0)
2022–2023 Columbus Crew 0 (0)
2022–2023 Columbus Crew 2 26 (1)
2023 → Loudoun United (loan) 12 (0)
2024– Louisville City 0 (0)
International career‡
2016 United States U19 2 (0)
2016 United States U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 5, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 3, 2020

Jake Francis Morris (born March 3, 1999) is an American soccer player who plays for Louisville City in the USL Championship.

Career

Morris began his youth career with Weston FC in Florida before joining the Seattle Sounders FC academy in 2016.[1][2] On August 20, 2016, Morris made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 0–2 defeat to San Antonio FC.[3]

In January 2022 the Columbus Crew announced they had acquired Morris' rights from Seattle, and signed him to a contract through 2023 with options for 2024 and 2025.[4] Morris would spend the bulk of the 2022 season with Columbus Crew 2 in MLS Next Pro, making his debut on April 3 against Chicago Fire FC II.[5] He made his debut for the first team on April 19 in a U.S. Open Cup match against Detroit City.[6] After seeing zero MLS season minutes in 2023, Morris was loaned to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC on June 27. Three days later, Morris made his debut, playing 45 minutes as a second-half substitute in a 0–3 loss at Charleston Battery.[7]

Morris signed with USL Championship club Louisville City in January 2024.[8]

International

Morris has represented the United States at the U19 and U20 level.[9][10][11]

Personal life

He is the brother of Middlesbrough midfielder, Aidan Morris.[2]

Honors

Columbus Crew 2

References

  1. ^ Blakely, Chris (December 8, 2016). "Victor Mansaray, Jake Morris named to U20 roster for international friendlies". Sounder At Heart. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Cole, Stan (January 17, 2022). "Jake Morris signs with Columbus Crew". Campbell University. Archived from the original on January 17, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Sounders FC 2 falls on the road to San Antonio FC by a score of 1–0". SoundersFC.com. Sounders FC Communications. August 20, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  4. ^ "Columbus Crew signs defender Jake Morris following trade with Seattle Sounders FC". Columbus Crew. January 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "By The Numbers: Crew 2's first win". April 3, 2022.
  6. ^ "Detroit City vs. Columbus Crew - 20 April 2022 - Soccerway". April 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "Loudoun United FC Sign Columbus Crew Defender Jake Morris on Loan". Loudoun United FC. June 27, 2023. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
    "Jake Morris 2023 Match Logs". FBref.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  8. ^ "LouCity signs former Columbus Crew defender Morris for 2024 season". LouCity.com. Louisville City. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  9. ^ "Friedel Names 20-Player Roster for Stevan Vilotic Tournament". USsoccer.com. U.S. Soccer. August 30, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  10. ^ Woitalla, Mike (September 14, 2016). "Brad Friedel: Youngsters deserve more MLS playing time". SoccerAmerica.com. Soccer America. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  11. ^ Rizzardini, Cameron (August 30, 2016). "Seattle Sounders FC Academy products Jake Morris and Habib Barry called up to U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team | Seattle Sounders". Seattle Sounders FC. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.


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