Jordan Scarlett (footballer)

Jordan Scarlett (born July 8, 1995) is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship.

For other people with similar names, see Jordan Scarlett.
Jordan Scarlett
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-07-08) July 8, 1995
Place of birth Jamaica
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Tampa Bay Rowdies
Number 5
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Iona Gaels 54 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Lehigh Valley United 10 (0)
2017–2019 New York Red Bulls II 62 (1)
2020– Tampa Bay Rowdies 16 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2020

Early life

Scarlett was born in Jamaica, but grew up in The Bronx in New York City.[1][2]

Career

College and Amateur

From 2010 to 2012, Scarlett starred for Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx, playing as a central midfielder and scoring 19 goals in 34 appearances from Sophomore year to Senior year. Scarlett also played college soccer at Iona College between 2013 and 2016,[3] and in the USL Premier Development League with Reading United AC in 2015, and Lehigh Valley United in 2016.[4]

Professional

On January 17, 2017, Scarlett was drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He signed with New York Red Bulls II on March 22, 2017.[5] After beginning the 2017 season injured, Scarlett earned a starting position for Red Bull II and made 19 appearances during the season.[6]

In 2018 Scarlett appeared in 20 matches, once again missing significant time due to injury, helping the club reach the USL Playoffs. On February 4, 2019 he signed a new contract with the club.[7]

Scarlett signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on December 19, 2019.[8]

Career statistics
As of 28 October 2018
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2017 160300000190
2018 180200000200
2019 0000000000
Career total 340500000390

References
  1. "New York Red Bulls Select Jordan Scarlett in Third Round of 2017 MLS SuperDraft". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. January 17, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  2. "New York Red Bulls-Jordan Scarlett". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  3. "Jordan Scarlett Signs USL Contract With New York Red Bulls". icgaels.com. Iona College Gaels. March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  4. "Jordan Scarlett - USLPDL". uslpdl.com. USL PDL. Archived from the original on August 11, 2018.
  5. "New York Red Bulls II Sign Jordan Scarlett". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  6. "NYRB II Year In Review: Jordan Scarlett". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. December 18, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  7. "New York Red Bulls II Bring Back Defenders Jordan Scarlett and Allen Yanes". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  8. "Rowdies Sign Defender Jordan Scarlett". rowdiessoccer.com. Tampa Bay Rowdies. December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
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