Joe Hanson (soccer)
Joe Hanson (born October 8, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Whitecaps FC 2 of MLS Next Pro. Hanson is notably the first player to ever sign and play soccer professionally from the Yukon.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joe Hanson | ||
| Date of birth | October 8, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Whitecaps FC 2 | ||
| Number | 76 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Total Soccer Excellence Academy | |||
| Yukon Junior Selects | |||
| Crossfire Premier | |||
| Vancouver Island Wave | |||
| 2019–2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–pres. | Whitecaps FC 2 | 5 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 27, 2022 | |||
Career
Club
Hanson played youth soccer for clubs in Whitehorse, Seattle, and Vancouver before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy in 2019.[2] In March 2022 he signed with Whitecaps FC 2.[3] Hanson made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[4]
International
Hanson is eligible for both Canada and the United States.[5]
References
- Waddell, Stephanie (March 13, 2022). "Yukon's Joe Hanson becomes first northerner to sign MLS contract". Peace Arch News.
- McColl, Michael (March 25, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Four)". AFTN.
- "WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy". March 16, 2022.
- Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2".
- Prokop, Morris (March 14, 2022). "Whitehorse's Joe Hanson first Yukoner to sign pro soccer contract". Whitehorse Star.
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