Thomas Olsen (soccer)

Thomas Olsen (born February 14, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Las Vegas Lights in the United Soccer League.

Thomas Olsen
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-02-14) February 14, 1995
Place of birth Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Las Vegas Lights
Number 1
Youth career
Las Vegas Soccer Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 San Diego Toreros 71 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 FC Tucson 7 (0)
2018– Las Vegas Lights 35 (0)
2018 → Sacramento Republic (loan) 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2019

Career

Youth and college

Olsen played four years of college soccer at the University of San Diego between 2014 and 2017, as well as redshirting the 2013 season.[1]

While at college, Olsen also appeared for USL PDL side FC Tucson in 2015[2] and 2016.[3]

Professional

On January 21, 2018, Olsen was selected in the third round (50th overall) of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[4] However, he was not signed by the club.

On May 4, 2018, Olsen joined USL side Las Vegas Lights ahead of their inaugural season.[5] On August 3, 2018, Olsen was sent on a short-term loan to USL side Sacramento Republic.[6]

Olsen made his professional debut on September 29, 2018, starting in a 1-0 loss to OKC Energy.[7]

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References
  1. "Thomas Olsen - Men's Soccer". University of San Diego Athletics.
  2. https://www.uslpdl.com/2015-stats
  3. https://www.uslpdl.com/roster_players/12373742
  4. "Colorado Rapids select Olsen, Iloski, Jackson to close out 2018 MLS SuperDraft | Colorado Rapids".
  5. "LIGHTS FC SIGNS GOALKEEPER THOMAS OLSEN, THE CLUB'S SEVENTH PLAYER WITH LAS VEGAS ROOTS". www.lasvegaslightsfc.com.
  6. FC, Sacramento Republic (August 3, 2018). "Republic FC Sign Goalkeeper Thomas Olsen on Loan". Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
  7. https://www.uslsoccer.com/lasvegaslightsfc-okcenergyfc-971734


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