Jackson Ragen Explained

Jackson Ragen
Fullname:Jackson Cameron Ragen[1]
Birth Date:24 September 1998
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, United States
Height:1.98m (06.5feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Seattle Sounders FC
Clubnumber:25
Youthyears1:2008–2016
Youthclubs1:Seattle United
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Seattle Sounders FC
Collegeyears1:2017–2021
College1:Michigan Wolverines
Collegecaps1:69
Collegegoals1:10
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Seattle Sounders FC 2
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:OSA FC
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Tacoma Defiance
Caps3:18
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Seattle Sounders FC
Caps4:62
Goals4:0
Club-Update:April 6, 2024

Jackson Cameron Ragen (born September 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.

Career

Ragen began his youth career with Seattle United from 2008 to 2016 before joining the Seattle Sounders FC Academy for one year. On February 3, 2017, it was announced that Ragen signed to play college soccer at the University of Michigan.[2] [3] He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a goalless draw against San Antonio FC.[4] Despite making three appearances for S2, he was still eligible to play in college.

On August 28, 2017, Ragen made his collegiate debut for the Wolverines in a 1–1 draw against Valparaiso.[5] On September 24, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 3–1 victory over Northwestern.[6]

In 2019, Ragen appeared for National Premier Soccer League side OSA FC.[7]

He was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC.[8] Regan opted to remain at college to play out his senior season, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

On April 9, 2021, Ragen was named the Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.[10]

On August 8, 2021, Ragen signed a deal with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.[11]

On February 14, 2022, Seattle Sounders FC acquired Ragen's MLS rights from Chicago Fire in exchange for a 3rd round 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick, and signed him to their roster.[12]

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Seattle Sounders 22017USL Championship3030
Tacoma Defiance2021USL Championship161161
2022MLS Next Pro2020
Total181181
Seattle Sounders FC2022Major League Soccer2301060300
202332070390
2024710071
Total620106070760
Career totals832106070972

Honors

Seattle Sounders FC

2022[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™: List of Players: Seattle Sounders FC . FIFA . 6 . February 7, 2023 . February 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230212205323/https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce71/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf . February 12, 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: Mondello. Joseph. Eight Seattle Sounders Academy players commit to college programs on National Signing Day. SoundersFC.com. October 20, 2017. February 3, 2017.
  3. Web site: Kemps. Scott. Wolverines Sign 11 to 2017 Class. MGoBlue.com. October 20, 2017. May 8, 2017.
  4. Web site: San Antonio FC vs Seattle Sounders FC 2 . October 20, 2017 . November 17, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171117162904/http://www.uslsoccer.com/sanantoniofc-seattlesoundersfc2-905544 . dead .
  5. Web site: Kemps. Scott. Wolverines Play to Draw Against Crusaders. MGoBlue.com. October 20, 2017. August 28, 2017.
  6. Web site: Kemps. Scott. Michigan Picks Up Big Ten Victory Over Northwestern. MGoBlue.com. October 20, 2017. September 24, 2017.
  7. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. Npsl.bonzidev.com.
  8. Web site: Michigan's Harrison, Ragen selected in second round of MLS SuperDraft, MSU's Barone goes in third. Larry. O'Connor. The Detroit News. January 21, 2021.
  9. Web site: Jackson Ragen - Men's Soccer. University of Michigan Athletics.
  10. Web site: Big Ten Announces 2020-21 Men's Soccer Postseason Honors . https://web.archive.org/web/20210409220438/https://bigten.org/news/2021/4/9/big-ten-announces-2020-21-mens-soccer-postseason-honors.aspx. dead. April 9, 2021. Bigten.org . April 18, 2021 . April 9, 2021.
  11. Web site: Tacoma Defiance sign Jackson Ragen. Sounderatheart.com. August 8, 2021.
  12. Web site: Seattle Sounders sign defender Jackson Ragen after trade with Chicago Fire. Mlssoccer.com. March 1, 2022.
  13. News: Game Details. concacaf.com. May 5, 2022 . May 5, 2022.