Tyler James Thai Crawford (born March 9, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Crawford began playing youth soccer at age four with Burlington SC.[1] Afterwards, he moved to Lutz, Florida, in the United States. He later joined the Columbus Crew academy.[2] In 2021, he was named the Columbus Crew Academy Player of the Year.[3]

College career

In 2022, he began attending Michigan State University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4][5] On September 12, he recorded an assist against the Chicago State Cougars for his first collegiate point.[6] After one season, he departed Michigan State to turn professional.[7]

Club career

In February 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.[8][9] He made his professional debut on April 22, starting against York United FC.[10][11] In May 2023, he was named to the CPL Team of the Week for the first time, after helping his team earn a clean sheet in their match that week.[12] He had an injury plagued 2024 season, with multiple injuries keeping him out of the lineup for prolonged spells.[13] In January 2025, he signed an extension for the 2025 season, with an option for 2026.[14][15]

International career

Born in Canada and raised in the United States, Crawford is eligible for both national teams.

In the spring of 2021, he attended a United States Soccer Federation Youth National Team Identification Center camp.[8]

In 2022, he joined the Canada U20 team, playing in two friendlies against Costa Rica U20.[2]

Career statistics

As of August 11, 2024[16]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vancouver FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 23 0 — 0 0 — 23 0
2024 8 0 — 0 0 — 4 0
Career total 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 0

References

  1. ^ Tyler Crawford at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. ^ a b "MSU Soccer's Tyler Crawford Signs Professional Contract". Michigan State Spartans. January 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Columbus Crew announces 2021 Team Award winners". Columbus Crew. November 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "MSU Men's Soccer Reveals 2022 Signing Class". Michigan State Spartans. November 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Tyler Crawford Michigan State profile". Michigan State Spartans.
  6. ^ "Four Spartans Find the Back of the Net in Win over Chicago State". Michigan State Spartans. September 12, 2022.
  7. ^ DeCoster, Jay (January 12, 2023). "MSU men's soccer Tyler Crawford to pursue professional career". Impact 88.9 FM.
  8. ^ a b "Left-back Tyler Crawford signs with Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League. February 2, 2023.
  9. ^ Jacques, John (February 2, 2023). "Vancouver FC Signs Left-Back Tyler Crawford To Pro Deal". Northern Tribune.
  10. ^ Nava, David (April 25, 2023). "Stories of the match: Vancouver FC defeat York 2-1 for the club's first victory". Vancouver FC.
  11. ^ Nava, David (May 10, 2023). "Tyler Crawford, Anthony White and Nathaniel St. Louis made their first step in professional football in Vancouver FC's historic trip to York". Vancouver FC.
  12. ^ Nava, David (May 23, 2023). "Vancouver FC's Minjae Kwak and Tyler Crawford named to week 6 CPL Team of the Week". Vancouver FC.
  13. ^ Jacques, John (October 3, 2024). "'Heartbroken': Vancouver Defender Tyler Crawford Out For Rest Of Season". Northern Tribune.
  14. ^ "Crawford inks new contract, club exercises options on Cameron and Campagana". Vancouver FC. January 13, 2025.
  15. ^ "Vancouver announces return of trio of U21 defenders; Crawford, Cameron and Campagna". True North Foot. January 15, 2025.
  16. ^ Tyler Crawford at Soccerway
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Crawford
No tags for this post.