Jonathan Jimenez (soccer)
Jonathan Jimenez (born December 17, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | December 17, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Cape Coral, Florida, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Rio Grande Valley FC | ||
Number | 27 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Seton Hall Pirates | 29 | (4) |
2018–2019 | Pacific Tigers | 21 | (8) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Lakeland Tropics | 12 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Portland Timbers U23s | 14 | (0) |
2020– | Rio Grande Valley FC | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 23, 2020 |
Career
Youth and college
Jimenez played two years of college soccer at Seton Hall University between 2016 and 2017,[1] before transferring to the University of the Pacific in California in 2018.[2] At Seton Hall Jimenez played 29 games, scoring 4 goals and tallying 9 assists. At Pacific, Jimenez made 21 appearances, scored 8 goals and tallied 5 assists.[3]
While at college, Jimenez appeared for USL League Two sides Lakeland Tropics in 2017,[4] and Portland Timbers U23s during their 2018[5] and 2019 seasons.[6]
Professional
On January 9, 2020, Jimenez was selected 26th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire.[7] However, he did not sign with the club.
On July 9, 2020, Jimenez joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[8] He made his debut on July 19, 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1-1 draw with San Antonio FC.[9]
References
- "Jonathan Jimenez - Men's Soccer". Seton Hall University Athletics.
- "Jonathan Jimenez - 2018 - Men's Soccer". University of the Pacific.
- "Jonathan Jimenez | MLSsoccer.com".
- "Lakeland Tropics - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #8 - Jonathan Jimenez -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Portland Timbers U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jonathan Jimenez -". www.timbersu23.com.
- "Portland Timbers U23 - 2019 Regular Season - Roster - #99 - Jonathan Jimenez - F". www.timbersu23.com.
- "Chicago Fire FC Acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, Selects Defender/Midfielder Jonathan Jimenez in 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Chicago Fire FC".
- Communications, Toros (July 9, 2020). "RGV FC SIGN THREE PLAYERS PRIOR TO USL CHAMPIONSHIP KICKOFF". Rio Grande Valley FC.
- "Rio Grande Valley FC vs. San Antonio FC - July 17, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
External links
- Jonathan Jimenez - Men's Soccer Seton Hall bio
- Jonathan Jimenez - 2018 - Men's Soccer Pacific bio
- Jonathan Jimenez at Major League Soccer