Jackson Cameron Ragen (born September 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.
Career
Ragen began his youth career with a neighborhood rec team, where he played with future Sounders teammate Paul Rothrock.[2] Ragen moved to play club soccer with Seattle United from 2008 to 2016. He played high school soccer at University Prep, earning all-state honors as a sophomore and junior before joining the Seattle Sounders FC Academy for one year.[3][4] On February 3, 2017, it was announced that Ragen signed to play college soccer at the University of Michigan.[5][6] He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a goalless draw against San Antonio FC.[7] Despite making three appearances for S2, he was still eligible to play in college.
On August 28, 2017, Ragen made his collegiate debut for the Wolverines in a 1–1 draw against Valparaiso.[8] On September 24, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 3–1 victory over Northwestern.[9]
In 2019, Ragen appeared for National Premier Soccer League side OSA FC.[10]
He was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC.[11] Regan opted to remain at college to play out his senior season, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]
On April 9, 2021, Ragen was named the Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.[13]
On August 8, 2021, Ragen signed a deal with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.[14]
On February 14, 2022, Seattle Sounders FC acquired Ragen's MLS rights from Chicago Fire in exchange for a 3rd round 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick, and signed him to their roster.[15]
International career
In January 2024 he was selected for the senior United States squad for a match against Slovenia, but had to withdraw through injury.[16]
Career statistics
- As of match played on April 6, 2024[17]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Seattle Sounders 2 | 2017 | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Tacoma Defiance | 2021 | USL Championship | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | |||
| 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |||||
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 | — | — | 7[b] | 0 | 39 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 4[c] | ||||
| Total | 80 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 98 | 4 | ||
| Career totals | 98 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 116 | 4 | ||
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
- ^ One appearance in FIFA Club World Cup, two appearances in Leagues Cup, four appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
- ^ Three goals in MLS Regular Season, one goal in 2024 Leagues Cup
Honors
Seattle Sounders FC
References
- ^ a b c "FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™: List of Players: Seattle Sounders FC" (PDF). FIFA. February 7, 2023. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ Lazo, Jessica (September 26, 2024). "Behind the Shield: Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock's unbreakable bond, presented by Regence BlueShield". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "2020-21 Men's Soccer Roster: Jackson Ragen". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "SSFC Spotlight: Jackson Ragen takes starting role on Seattle Sounders back line". SB Nation. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ Mondello, Joseph (February 3, 2017). "Eight Seattle Sounders Academy players commit to college programs on National Signing Day". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ Kemps, Scott (May 8, 2017). "Wolverines Sign 11 to 2017 Class". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ "San Antonio FC vs Seattle Sounders FC 2". Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ Kemps, Scott (August 28, 2017). "Wolverines Play to Draw Against Crusaders". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ Kemps, Scott (September 24, 2017). "Michigan Picks Up Big Ten Victory Over Northwestern". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". Npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ O'Connor, Larry (January 21, 2021). "Michigan's Harrison, Ragen selected in second round of MLS SuperDraft, MSU's Barone goes in third". The Detroit News.
- ^ "Jackson Ragen - Men's Soccer". University of Michigan Athletics.
- ^ "Big Ten Announces 2020-21 Men's Soccer Postseason Honors". Bigten.org. April 9, 2021. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Tacoma Defiance sign Jackson Ragen". Sounderatheart.com. August 8, 2021. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders sign defender Jackson Ragen after trade with Chicago Fire". Mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Seattle Sounders Defender Jackson Ragen Departs USMNT Training Camp" (in Italian). ussoccer.com. January 14, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Jackson Ragen at Soccerway
- ^ "Game Details". concacaf.com. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
External links
- Jackson Ragen at Soccerway.com
- Jackson Ragen at kicker (in German)
- Jackson Ragen at FBref.com
- Jackson Ragen at Major League Soccer
- University of Michigan bio
- U.S. Soccer Development Academy bio Archived October 21, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
