Jakob Maling Nerwinski(born October 17, 1994) is an American professionalsoccerplayer who plays as aright-backforMajor League SoccerclubSt. Louis City SC.
 Nerwinski in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jakob Maling Nerwinski[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 17, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Lawrenceville, New Jersey,United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St. Louis City SC | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2013 | NJSA 04 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | UConn Huskies | 81 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 141 | (4) |
| 2017 | →Whitecaps FC 2(loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2022– | St. Louis City SC | 30 | (0) |
| 2024– | St. Louis City 2 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 25, 2024 | |||
Early life
editA native of theLawrencevillesection ofLawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey,[3]Nerwinski played varsity soccer from his freshman through senior year atNotre Dame High School[4]in Lawrenceville under coach Mike Perone. During each of his four years as a varsity starter he earned All-County honors and was named to All-State, All-Area, or All-Conference first teams at least once per season. During his senior season, Nerwinski broke Notre Dame's all-time scoring record with 21 goals and 19 assists.[5]
Career
editCollege
editNerwinski played four years ofcollege soccerat theUniversity of Connecticutbetween 2013 and 2016. During his time at UConn, Nerwinski was named in the American Athletic Conference First Team and the NSCAA First Team All-East Region for two consecutive years.[5]
Professional
editOn January 13, 2017, Nerwinski was selected 7th overall in the2017 MLS SuperDraftbyVancouver Whitecaps FC.[6]He signed with the club on February 9, 2017.[7]
Nerwinski made his professional debut on February 22, 2017, in a 1–1 draw with theNew York Red Bullsin theCONCACAF Champions League.[8]
Following the 2022 season, Nerwinski's contract option was declined by Vancouver.[9]
Nerwinski signed a two-year deal withSt. Louis City SCon November 28, 2022, joining the club in their inaugural season in MLS in 2023.[10]
Honors
editVancouver Whitecaps
Personal life
editBorn in the United States, Nerwinski is of Polish descent through his great-grandparents who arrived to the United States fromWarsaw,Poland.[12]
References
edit- ^"2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: St. Louis City SC (USA)"(PDF).CONCACAF.January 30, 2024. p. 24.RetrievedJanuary 30,2024.
- ^Jake Nerwinskiat Soccerway. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^"Whitecaps FC Sign 2017 MLS SuperDraft Pick Jake Nerwinski",OurSportsCentral, February 9, 2017. Accessed October 23, 2017. "The Lawrenceville, New Jersey native was an All-District player in each of his four years at his hometown's Notre Dame High School."
- ^"NDHS | Private Catholic High School in Lawrenceville NJ".www.ndnj.org.RetrievedJuly 11,2019.
- ^ab"Jakob Nerwinski Bio:: University of Connecticut Huskies Official Athletic Site:: Men's Soccer".Uconnhuskies.Com.RetrievedMarch 1,2017.
- ^McGrath, Shawn (January 13, 2017)."UConn's Jake Nerwinski and Kwame Awuah Selected in MLS SuperDraft".The UConn Blog.RetrievedMarch 1,2017.
- ^"Whitecaps FC sign 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick Jake Nerwinski | Vancouver Whitecaps FC".Whitecapsfc.com. February 9, 2017.RetrievedMarch 1,2017.
- ^Rodriguez, Alicia (February 23, 2017)."Recap: New York Red Bulls vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 02/23/2017 | Matchcenter".Matchcenter.mlssoccer.com.RetrievedMarch 1,2017.
- ^"Whitecaps FC announce additional 2023 roster updates | Vancouver Whitecaps".whitecapsfc.
- ^SC, St Louis CITY."St. Louis CITY SC Signs MLS Right Back Jake Nerwinski | St. Louis SC".St. Louis CITY SC.
- ^"VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC WIN THE 2022 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL".canadasoccer.com. July 27, 2022.RetrievedJuly 29,2022.
- ^"'Every step': Nerwinski shares bond with his D-Dad, Polish heritage | Vancouver Whitecaps ".whitecapsfc.
External links
edit
- UConn profile
- Vancouver profile
- Jake NerwinskiatMajor League Soccer
- Jake NerwinskiatUSL Championship
- Jake Nerwinskiat FBref.com
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