Tanner Thompson (born August 12, 1994) is an American former professional

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player, who is currently an assistant coach for the

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program.

Career

Youth and college

Thompson attended the

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for four years, where he was a 3x All American for the Hoosiers. With the Hoosiers, Thompsons scored 18 goals in 83 appearances, while also recording 19 assists. He was named NSCAA First Team All-American twice (2014 & 2016), and NSCAA Third Team All-American once in 2015. Thompson was 2x Big Ten Conference Midfielder of the Year (2015 & 2016), and a 2x MAC-Hermann Trophy Semifinalist (2014 & 2016). He was also a 3x NSCAA First Team All-Midwest Region (2014-2016) and a part of the First Team All-Big Ten Conference Team on three occasions (2014, 2015, and 2016). He was also nominated for the senior class award in 2016.

Professional

Thompson was drafted in the fourth round, 67th overall, in the

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on January 17, 2017. However, he wasn't signed by the club. Thompson later signed with NASL club

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on March 21, 2017. Thompson made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, in a 1-1 draw with

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, where he also recorded his first goal.

Personal

Tanner's young brother is fellow soccer player

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, who currently plays for

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. His father is former-

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international soccer player

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Tanner 1994 births Living people American men's soccer players Indiana Hoosiers men's soccer players Indy Eleven players Men's association football midfielders Minnesota United FC draft picks North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players Soccer players from Illinois All-American college men's soccer players