Skylar Thomas (soccer)

Skylar Thomas
Personal information
Full name Skylar Rutherford Thomas
Date of birth (1993-07-27) July 27, 1993
Place of birth Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Toronto FC II
Number 33
Youth career
2011–2014 Syracuse Orange
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Reading United 6 (0)
2015– Toronto FC II 47 (4)
National team‡
2015– Canada U23 7 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 26, 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:53, May 20, 2016 (UTC)

Skylar Rutherford Thomas (born July 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in the USL.

Career

College

Thomas attended Syracuse University for four years, playing for the Orange. During his senior year at Syracuse in 2014, he was named All-ACC Second Team and NSCAA All-South Region Second Team.[1]

Professional

Thomas was drafted in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 15, 2015.[2] On March 12 it was announced that he had signed with Toronto's affiliate team, Toronto FC II in the USL ahead of their inaugural season.[3] He made his debut on April 19 against Whitecaps FC 2 as a substitute for Daniel Fabrizi.

International

Thomas has represented Canada at the U18 and U20 level, appearing in camps for both in 2011 and 2012, respectively.[4][5][6]

In May 2016, Thomas was called to Canada's U23 national team for a pair of friendlies against Guyana and Grenada.[7] He saw action in both matches.[8]

Personal life

Thomas was born in Scarborough, Ontario to Sydney and Sonia Thomas.[9] He was raised in Pickering, Ontario.

References

  1. ↑ "Toronto FC II announces signing of eight players". March 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Toronto FC selects Skylar Thomas with 11th pick in MLS SuperDraft". January 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ Rowaan, Dave (March 12, 2015). "Toronto FC II sign eight players".
  4. ↑ "[2012-07] Men's U-20 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "[2011-01] Men's U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ "[2011-12] Men's U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ Canada Soccer Association. "Canada announces roster for Caribbean tour". Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  8. ↑ Canada Soccer Association. "Canada m23 wins again on Caribbean tour". Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Syracuse University Athletics - Skylar Thomas- 2013 men's soccer". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
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