Jacob Daniel Jackson (born April 25, 2000) is an American professional

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player who plays as a

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for

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Career

College and amateur

Jackson was born in

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, and played his college career at

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between 2019 and 2021, making 42 appearances. Named the West Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-WCC First Team selection in 2020 and 2021. Jackson also played for Real Salt Lake Academy, San Diego Surf Academy, and San Diego Soccer Club.

Professional

On January 18, 2022, Jackson was selected by the

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in the first round (24 overall) of the

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. On February 15, 2022, Jackson signed with the Revs, keeping his college jersey number 98. Jackson was loaned to the Revolutions' MLS Next Pro affiliate,

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for the 2022 season. Jackson won the Goalkeeper of the Month award in for May 2022. Jackson made his MLS debut on October 14, 2023, recording seven saves in a 3–2 loss to

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. On October 21, 2023, Jackson made his home debut, and recorded his first win, in the Revolution's 2–1 win over

Philadelphia Union The Philadelphia Union are an American professional soccer club based in Chester, Pennsylvania. The Union compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Founded on February 28, 2008, the club began playing in 201 ...

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in front of 41,355. Jackson was waived by New England on April 23, 2024. He was subsequently claimed off waivers by

on April 29, 2024.

Career statistics

Club

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* Living people 2000 births American men's soccer players Men's association football goalkeepers Loyola Marymount Lions men's soccer players Major League Soccer players MLS Next Pro players New England Revolution draft picks New England Revolution players New England Revolution II players San Jose Earthquakes players Soccer players from San Diego {{US-footy-goalkeeper-stub