 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Alexander Thomas | ||
| Date of birth | (1992-05-22)May 22, 1992 (age 33) | ||
| Place of birth | Silver Spring, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Baltimore Blast | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2006 | MSC United | ||
| 2006–2010 | Pachuca Internationals | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | St. John's Red Storm | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 23 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 50 | (1) |
| 2016– | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 138 | (50) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 27, 2024 | |||
Jamie Thomas (born May 22, 1992) is an American professionalsoccer player who plays for theBaltimore Blast of theMajor Arena Soccer League.
Thomas began playing club soccer at the age of 8 for the MSC United (Montgomery Soccer Club) in Rockville, Maryland, under Coach Julio Arjona Sr. from 2000 to 2006. While playing on the MSC United 92 team, Thomas helped the team win the 2002 U-10 National Futsal Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada[1] and the 2003 U-12 National Futsal Championship in Long Beach, California,[2] as well as winning the following tournaments: NCSL Division 1 four times; CASL Shootout, Raleigh, NC; Bethesda, MD; Potomac, MD; Del Sol, Arizona; DELCO, PA; Kirkwood, DE; and YMS, PA. Thomas was also named to the Maryland ODP Region I roster.
In 2006, Thomas began playing club soccer for the Pachuca Internationals in Maryland, under Coach Pete Mehlert, where Thomas helped them win the U-17 Maryland State Cup Championship in 2009[3] and the 2009 Surf Cup U-19 Super Group Championship.[4]
Thomas playedcollege soccer forSt. John's University from 2010 to 2013. While with the Red Storm he was a four-year starter and made 80 appearances scoring 1 goal.[5] Thomas helped the team win the2011 Big East Conference Men's Soccer Tournament and earned second team All-BIG EAST honors.[6] Thomas was named to the All-Tournament Team for his defensive efforts and helped his team win the Gamecock Classic.[7]
Thomas signed withNew York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw withRochester Rhinos.[8] On August 2, 2015, Thomas recorded his first assist for New York on a counterattack feed toMarius Obekop helping New York to a 2–1 victory againstSaint Louis FC.[9] Thomas was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance on August 29, 2015, in a 2–0 victory overWilmington Hammerheads FC. Thomas helped New York to a second straight shutout victory and assistedManolo Sanchez on the game-winning goal during the match.[10]
In March 2016, it was announced that Thomas has signed withHarrisburg City Islanders.[11] Thomas would become a regular starter for the City Islanders, making 27 league appearances and 3U.S. Open Cup appearances in his first season.
In November 2016, it was announced that Thomas would spend theUSL offseason with theMASL clubBaltimore Blast on loan from Harrisburg.[12]