Jackson Ragen

Jackson Ragen (born September 24, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.

Jackson Ragen
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-24) September 24, 1998
Place of birth Seattle, Washington, United States
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Tacoma Defiance
Number 95
Youth career
2008–2016 Seattle United
2016–2017 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Michigan Wolverines 69 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Seattle Sounders FC 2 3 (0)
2019 OSA FC 2 (0)
2021– Tacoma Defiance 16 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 8, 2021

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.[1][2] He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a goalless draw against San Antonio FC.[3] 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.[4] On September 24, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 3–1 victory over Northwestern.[5]

In 2019, Ragen appeared for National Premier Soccer League side OSA FC.[6]

He was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC.[7] Regan opted to remain at college to play out his senior season, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

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

On August 8, 2021, Ragen signed a deal with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.[10]

References
  1. Mondello, Joseph (3 February 2017). "Eight Seattle Sounders Academy players commit to college programs on National Signing Day". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  2. Kemps, Scott (8 May 2017). "Wolverines Sign 11 to 2017 Class". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  3. http://www.uslsoccer.com/sanantoniofc-seattlesoundersfc2-905544
  4. Kemps, Scott (28 August 2017). "Wolverines Play to Draw Against Crusaders". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  5. Kemps, Scott (24 September 2017). "Michigan Picks Up Big Ten Victory Over Northwestern". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  6. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. O'Connor, Larry (January 21, 2021). "Michigan's Harrison, Ragen selected in second round of MLS SuperDraft, MSU's Barone goes in third". The Detroit News.
  8. "Jackson Ragen - Men's Soccer". University of Michigan Athletics.
  9. "Big Ten Announces 2020-21 Men's Soccer Postseason Honors". April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  10. "Tacoma Defiance sign Jackson Ragen". 8 August 2021.


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