Lowell Wright Explained

Lowell Wright
Fullname:Lowell Wright
Birth Date:August 19, 2003
Birth Place:Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.83m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Cavalry FC
Clubnumber:80
Youthclubs1:Brampton YSC
Youthyears2:2015–2018
Youthclubs2:Toronto FC
Youthyears3:2018
Youthclubs3:Sigma FC
Youthyears4:2019
Youthclubs4:Woodbridge Strikers
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Woodbridge Strikers
Caps1:3
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:York United
Caps2:39
Goals2:7
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps3:18
Goals3:7
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Whitecaps FC Academy (loan)
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Cavalry FC
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:2
Pcupdate:August 16, 2024
Ntupdate:June 26, 2022

Lowell Wright (born August 19, 2003) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Wright was born in Brampton, Ontario to Jamaican parents. At youth level, he played in the Toronto FC Academy, serving as captain of the U-12 team.[1] In 2018, he left the Toronto FC Academy and joined the youth system of Sigma FC.[2] In 2019, he joined the youth system of the Woodbridge Strikers, scoring 42 goals across all competitions for their U-17 side.

Club career

In 2019, Wright joined League1 Ontario side Woodbridge Strikers, scoring one goal in three league appearances and making one appearance in the playoffs.[3]

In July 2020, Wright signed a four-year contract with Canadian Premier League side York9 (later renamed York United), becoming the youngest player to sign for the club (at age sixteen),[4] as well as signing the longest contract in club history.[5] [6] His signing was expediated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the club was initially planning to sign him to begin in January 2021, however, due to the inability of some foreign players to come to Canada due to travel restrictions, he was signed in July 2020.[7] [8] He made his professional debut for York9 on August 15 against Atlético Ottawa and scored a goal in an eventual 2–2 draw,[9] becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Canadian Premier League history at 16 years, 11 months, and 26 days.[10] [11] He scored his first career brace on September 26, 2021, against Valour FC.[12] [13]

In August 2022, he transferred to Whitecaps FC 2 of MLS Next Pro.[14] [15] On September 24, 2023, he scored the first WFC2 hat trick in MLS Next Pro, against the Tacoma Defiance.[16] Wright was released by the club in May 2024, after having scored 7 goals in 18 games,[17] [18] including three goals in three matches in 2014.[19]

In July 2024, he returned to the Canadian Premier League, signing with Cavalry FC.[20] [21] He made his debut on July 26 against Vancouver FC.[22]

International career

Wright was born in Canada to Jamaican parents.[23] In April 2022, Wright was called up to the Canadian Under-20 side for two friendly matches against Costa Rica in San José.[24] In June 2022, he was named to the Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[25] He appeared in all four of the team's games at the tournament, scoring twice.[26]

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Woodbridge Strikers2019League1 Ontario311041
York United2020Canadian Premier League4141
20212661020296
20229020110
Total397104000447
Whitecaps FC 22022MLS Next Pro1010
2023144144
20243333
Total187000000187
Whitecaps FC Academy (loan)2023[27] League1 BC100010
Cavalry FC2024Canadian Premier League4000000040
Career total65152040007115

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toronto FC under-12 team headed to Spain. May 9, 2015. Neil. Davidson. CTV News.
  2. Web site: York9 FC Makes Youngest-Ever Signing With Lowell Wright. John. Jacques. July 28, 2020. Northern Tribune.
  3. Web site: Lowell Wright 2019 . League1 Ontario . 15 August 2020.
  4. Web site: How York9 FC's teenage sensation takes inspiration from a pair of Brazilian icons. August 7, 2020. York United FC.
  5. Web site: York9 signs Canadian teenager Lowell Wright to longest contract in club history . . 15 August 2020 . 28 July 2020.
  6. Web site: York 9 FC completes 2020 roster with signing of Canadian teenage forward. July 28, 2020. Sportsnet.
  7. Web site: Lowell Wright Signs with York9 FC. July 28, 2020. Nathanael. Martin. Northern Starting XI.
  8. Web site: York9 FC Signs U17 Woodbridge Forward Lowell Wright. July 28, 2020. York9 FC.
  9. Web site: York United striker Lowell Wright transferred to Vancouver Whitecaps. August 3, 2022. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  10. Web site: York9 FC's Lowell Wright makes history as CPL's youngest goalscorer. August 15, 2020.
  11. Web site: York9 record-breaker Lowell Wright one to watch in 2021 CPL season. December 7, 2020. Canadian Premier League.
  12. Web site: Youngster Lowell Wright gives York United FC a key victory. Luis. Ramirez. September 26, 2021. Toronto Observer.
  13. Web site: Wright scores brace to lead York United to comeback victory over Valour FC. September 26, 2021. CBC Sports.
  14. Web site: Whitecaps FC 2 acquire Canadian striker Lowell Wright from York United FC . August 3, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  15. Web site: Kloke: Whitecaps Finalize Wright Transfer. August 3, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  16. Web site: Wright bags first MLS NEXT Pro hat-trick in club history as WFC2 put up valiant effort in regular season finale. September 24, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  17. Web site: WFC2 release forward Lowell Wright. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 17, 2024.
  18. Web site: Whitecaps Loose Lowell Wright, CPL Interest Expected. May 17, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  19. Web site: Cavalry Leads Race For Wright. July 24, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  20. Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Forward Lowell Wright. July 25, 2025. Hannah. Wellon. Cavalry FC.
  21. Web site: Cavalry Adds Wright, Releases Brooks. July 25, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  22. Web site: Match Analysis: Dangerous-looking Cavalry FC climb the CPL table after victory over Vancouver FC. Mitchell. Tierney. July 27, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  23. Web site: Cavalry hopes new signing the Wright stuff for club's attack. July 25, 2024. Calgary Herald.
  24. Web site: Canada Soccer announces men's U-20 national team camp and matches for April. April 5, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.
  25. Web site: Lowell Wright named in Canada Under-20 squad for CONCACAF Championship. . June 10, 2022.
  26. Web site: The Whitecaps Interest In Lowell Wright Is Real. July 26, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  27. Web site: Lowell Wright L1BC Stats. League1 British Columbia.