Ashtone Morgan
Encyclopedia
Ashtone Morgan is a Canadian
soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC
in Major League Soccer
, he was the first graduate of TFC Academy
to play for the Canadian National Team.
in Toronto and played for the Toronto Lynx
U-13 squad that traveled to England to play other youth academies. On this trip he was the standout player of the Canadian side earning him invitations from clubs such as Southampton
.
at age 16 in 2008, and went on to feature for the team in the Canadian Soccer League
in 2009 and 2010.
Morgan made his professional debut for Toronto FC
on October 20, 2010 in a CONCACAF Champions League
match versus Árabe Unido from Panama. Morgan was able to play for the Senior squad of Toronto while not holding a professional contract. The game ended in a 1-0 win for Toronto with Morgan having a stand out performance that earned him much publicity.
In late January 2011 it was announced that Morgan would travel with Toronto's Senior team to Turkey
for preseason training camp, Ashtone was one of four academy players invited to travel. He signed with Toronto FC on March 17, 2011. Morgan made his league debut on March 26, 2011 against Portland
as a second half sub for Javier Martina
. In the last third of the season Morgan became a regular starter for the reds with playing a full 90 minutes in 7 of the last 10 league games.
announced his roster for two FIFA World Cup qualifying
games against Saint Lucia
and Puerto Rico
. This made Morgan the first graduate of the Toronto FC Academy
to be called up to the Canadian men's national team
. Morgan made his debut against Saint Lucia as a second half sub for Simeon Jackson
in a 7-0 away victory, he also received an assist for setting up Iain Hume
who scored the 6th goal. Morgan was call-up to the national team in the next international window, Ashtone earned his first start for the national team against on November 15, the game ended in a 4-0 victory for the Canadians at the national stadium of BMO Field
.
Last updated on October 22, 2011
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Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, he was the first graduate of TFC Academy
TFC Academy
TFC Academy are the youth academy of Canadian MLS club Toronto FC which was founded in 2008. The academy competes in the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league operating entirely within Canada...
to play for the Canadian National Team.
Youth
Asthone attended Northern Secondary SchoolNorthern Secondary School
Northern Secondary School is a public high school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It teaches grades 9 through 12.Northern's football team, the Red Knights, have won numerous titles in Toronto's high school league...
in Toronto and played for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
U-13 squad that traveled to England to play other youth academies. On this trip he was the standout player of the Canadian side earning him invitations from clubs such as Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
.
Professional
Morgan joined TFC AcademyTFC Academy
TFC Academy are the youth academy of Canadian MLS club Toronto FC which was founded in 2008. The academy competes in the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league operating entirely within Canada...
at age 16 in 2008, and went on to feature for the team in the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
in 2009 and 2010.
Morgan made his professional debut for Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
on October 20, 2010 in a CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
match versus Árabe Unido from Panama. Morgan was able to play for the Senior squad of Toronto while not holding a professional contract. The game ended in a 1-0 win for Toronto with Morgan having a stand out performance that earned him much publicity.
In late January 2011 it was announced that Morgan would travel with Toronto's Senior team to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
for preseason training camp, Ashtone was one of four academy players invited to travel. He signed with Toronto FC on March 17, 2011. Morgan made his league debut on March 26, 2011 against Portland
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
as a second half sub for Javier Martina
Javier Martina
Javier Sylvester Martina is a Curaçaoan-Dutch footballer who last played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Curaçao national soccer team.-Netherlands:...
. In the last third of the season Morgan became a regular starter for the reds with playing a full 90 minutes in 7 of the last 10 league games.
International
Morgan was a part of several Canadian U-16 camps in 2007, while also appearing for the U-20 side in late 2010. Morgan received his first international senior team call-up in late September when Stephen HartStephen Hart (soccer)
Stephen Hart is a former Trinidadian football player, currently in his second spell as head coach of Canada's men's national soccer team...
announced his roster for two FIFA World Cup qualifying
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The CONCACAF qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see teams competing for places at the finals in Brazil.As in recent tournaments, CONCACAF will have three direct qualifiers for the finals tournament in addition to a further possible place via the inter-confederation play-offs against the...
games against Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia national football team
The Saint Lucia national football team is the national association football team of Saint Lucia and it represents that country in international football matches. It is controlled by the St...
and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico national football team
The Puerto Rico national football team is the national team of Puerto Rico and is controlled by Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol. Puerto Rico's national football team is a member of the Caribbean Football Union, part of the CONCACAF....
. This made Morgan the first graduate of the Toronto FC Academy
TFC Academy
TFC Academy are the youth academy of Canadian MLS club Toronto FC which was founded in 2008. The academy competes in the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league operating entirely within Canada...
to be called up to the Canadian men's national team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. Morgan made his debut against Saint Lucia as a second half sub for Simeon Jackson
Simeon Jackson
Simeon Alexander Jackson is a professional footballer who plays for Norwich City.He has previously played for Rushden & Diamonds and Gillingham. Jackson was born in Jamaica but plays internationally for Canada.- Early years :...
in a 7-0 away victory, he also received an assist for setting up Iain Hume
Iain Hume
Iain Edward Hume is a Scottish-born Canadian international soccer player who plays as a striker for Preston North End FC.Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Hume plays internationally for Canada.-Tranmere Rovers:...
who scored the 6th goal. Morgan was call-up to the national team in the next international window, Ashtone earned his first start for the national team against on November 15, the game ended in a 4-0 victory for the Canadians at the national stadium of BMO Field
BMO Field
BMO Field is a Canadian soccer stadium located in Exhibition Place in the city of Toronto. The open-air structure can seat up to 21,800 spectators, depending on seating configurations. It is owned by the City of Toronto, and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd...
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Club Statistics
| Club | Nat | Season | League | League | Playoff | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
 Canada |
2010 2010 Major League Soccer season The 2010 Major League Soccer season was the 98th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 32nd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 15th in MLS history. It began on March 25 at Seattle's Qwest Field with Seattle Sounders FC defeating the expansion... |
MLS Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
- | - | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2011 2011 Major League Soccer season The 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver... |
14 | 0 | - | - | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |||||
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |||
Last updated on October 22, 2011
International Stats
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Statistics as of November 15, 2011