Thomas Williamson (soccer)

Thomas "Tommy" Williamson (born May 5, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward.

Thomas Williamson
Williamson with Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2021
Personal information
Full name Thomas Williamson
Date of birth (1999-05-05) May 5, 1999
Place of birth Villa Park, California, United States
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2013–2017 Strikers FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 California Golden Bears 45 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Orange County SC U23 3 (0)
2021 San Jose Earthquakes 0 (0)
2021 → Pittsburgh Riverhounds (loan) 27 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 4, 2021

Career

Youth

Williamson played youth soccer as part of the USSDA academy team Strikers FC in California. Williamson was in the top 10 in his division's scoring table during the 2015-16 season, scoring 18 goals in 34 games and tallying 12 assists.[1]

College & Amateur

In 2017, Williamson earned a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley to play college soccer. In three full seasons with the Golden Bears, Williamson scored 9 goals and tallied 1 assists in 45 appearances, earning All PAC-12 Honors in 2019. Williamson also earned a Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2018. Williamson missed his senior season in 2020 due to the Pac-12 Conference been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In 2018, Williamson appeared for USL PDL side Orange County SC U23.[3]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Williamson was drafted 12th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose Earthquakes.[4] On April 23, 2021, Williamson was officially signed by the Earthquakes.[5] The same day he was sent on a season-long loan to USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[6]

Williamson made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, starting against Tampa Bay Rowdies, becoming the first player in Riverhounds history born after the club's formation.[7]

Following the 2021 season, San Jose declined their contract option on Williamson.[8]

References
  1. "Strikers FC". strk.ussoccerda.com.
  2. "Tommy Williamson - Men's Soccer". University of California Golden Bears Athletics.
  3. "Orange County SC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #31 - Thomas Williamson - F". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "NEWS: Earthquakes make two selections in 2021 MLS SuperDraft | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes.
  5. "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign SuperDraft Selection Thomas Williamson | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes.
  6. Staff, Riverhounds (April 23, 2021). "Hounds acquire forward Tommy Williamson on season-long loan". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - USL.
  7. "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - May 8, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. "NEWS: Earthquakes announce roster moves ahead of 2022 MLS Season | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes.
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