Jason Jordan
Encyclopedia
Jason Jordan is a retired professional soccer player who formerly played for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the First Division
of the United Soccer Leagues
. He is currently Vancouver’s third all-time leading scorer with 74 goals in 207 games.
with Langara College
from 1998 till 1999, he signed with the Vancouver 86ers in 1997, he played for Richmond United of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League
before joining the 86ers.
In June 2002, he turned down a contract offer from the Colorado Rapids
of Major League Soccer
in favour of remaining with the Whitecaps.
In the 2005 season he enjoyed a career year with the Whitecaps being named 2005 USL First Division MVP and lead the league with 17 goals. Jordan as well was named Whitecaps Player of the Year, and was presented with the Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot, and shared the Supporter's MVP award with goalkeeper Mike Franks
.
Unfortunately, he suffered numerous injuries in 2006 that restricted him to playing only six games in the regular season and two games in the playoffs. Despite limited action, he tallied two assists and fired six shots in his regular season appearances. As the Whitecaps won the USL First Division
Championship
, beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos
3-0. On 12 October 2008 he helped the Whitecaps capture their second USL First Division Championship beating the Puerto Rico Islanders 2-1 in Vancouver.
On 19 December 2008, Jordan was released from the Vancouver Whitecaps and retired few days later.
. They continue to improve with his guidance and support.
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
of the United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
. He is currently Vancouver’s third all-time leading scorer with 74 goals in 207 games.
Career
He began playing college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
with Langara College
Langara College
Langara College is a public degree-granting college in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada which serves approximately 20,000 students annually through its university, career, and continuing studies programs...
from 1998 till 1999, he signed with the Vancouver 86ers in 1997, he played for Richmond United of the Vancouver Metro Soccer League
Vancouver Metro Soccer League
The Vancouver Metro Soccer League ' is a soccer league for men operating in British Columbia, primarily in the Lower Mainland area.-History:The league is an amateur league, and does not compete against or promote teams to the Canadian Soccer Pyramid...
before joining the 86ers.
In June 2002, he turned down a contract offer from the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
of 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...
in favour of remaining with the Whitecaps.
In the 2005 season he enjoyed a career year with the Whitecaps being named 2005 USL First Division MVP and lead the league with 17 goals. Jordan as well was named Whitecaps Player of the Year, and was presented with the Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot, and shared the Supporter's MVP award with goalkeeper Mike Franks
Mike Franks (soccer)
Mike Franks is a retired Canadian soccer player who has played professionally in North America, the Netherlands, and Scotland.-Club career:...
.
Unfortunately, he suffered numerous injuries in 2006 that restricted him to playing only six games in the regular season and two games in the playoffs. Despite limited action, he tallied two assists and fired six shots in his regular season appearances. As the Whitecaps won the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Championship
Championship
Championship is a term used in sport to refer to various forms of competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion.- Title match system :...
, beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
3-0. On 12 October 2008 he helped the Whitecaps capture their second USL First Division Championship beating the Puerto Rico Islanders 2-1 in Vancouver.
On 19 December 2008, Jordan was released from the Vancouver Whitecaps and retired few days later.
Family life
He comes from a strong Italian background. Son to Terry Jordan. Grandson of Les Jordan and Fay Jordan. He has a number of cousins as well, only to name a few. Krystal Jordan, Laura Jordan, Lauren Cullen-Jordan, and Evan Cullen-Jordan. Father to Jaden Jordan. and Brother to Justin Jordan.International
Jordan is also a former member of the Canadian Under-20 and Under-23 national teams.Coaching career
Jordan is currently involved with the Vancouver Selects youth soccer club, coaching their U18 team as well as overseeing the rest of the club, from U14 to U18. In 2009 he led the Crofton House Varsity soccer team to victory at the ISA's on Vancouver Island and works as U-16 Boys coach for Coastal WFCWhitecaps FC Academy
The Whitecaps FC Academy are a Super Y-League club, based in Canada, the academy includes three teams Mountain WFC, Surrey WFC and Coastal WFC.-History:...
. They continue to improve with his guidance and support.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- USL First DivisionUSL First DivisionThe United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
Championship (2): 2006United Soccer Leagues 2006-General:* Miami FC joined the First Division.* The Richmond Kickers departed the First Division for the Second Division.* The Northern Virginia Royals departed the Second Division for the Premier Development League ....
, 2008United Soccer Leagues 2008The 2008 Season is the 22nd edition of the United Soccer Leagues season.The season kicked off on Friday, April 12 with two First Division games, as the Charleston Battery visited Miami FC and the Montreal Impact visited the Vancouver Whitecaps.-General:...