Jason Jordan
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| Jason Jordan |
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Jason Jordan |
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| Date of birth | May 30, 1978 (age 28) | |
| Place of birth | Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Height | 5'10 | |
| Nickname | JJ | |
| Playing position | Forward |
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| Club information | ||
| Current club | Vancouver Whitecaps |
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| Youth clubs | ||
| Langara College |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997 - present | Vancouver Whitecaps | 187 (70) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jason Jordan (born May 30, 1978 in Richmond, British Columbia) is a professional soccer player currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the First Division of the United Soccer Leagues.
Jordan, a veteran of nine years, is Vancouver’s third all-time leading scorer with 74 goals in 207 games.
In June 2002, Jordan turned down a contract offer from the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer in favour of remaining with the Whitecaps.
In the 2005 season Jordan 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.
In 2006 Jordan was hammered with injurys making him unavailable for most of the season, making Joey Gjertsen lead the Caps offence. Alougth he played a some part that season he still helped the Caps win their first USL First Division Championship beating the Rochester Raging Rhinos 3-0.
Jordan is also a former member of the Canadian Under-20 and Under-23 national teams.
| Vancouver Whitecaps - Current Squad |
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1 Caig | 2 Clarke | 3 Klein | 4 Cann | 6 Alberts | 7 Nash | 8 Kindel | 9 Valente | 11 Testo | 13 Cucca | 14 Donatelli | 17 Gjertsen | 18 Sebrango | 19 Matondo | 20 Morris | 22 Jones | 24 Kambere | 26 Jordan | 27 Leslie | 29 Djekanovic | Manager: Lilley |
