Jay Herdman

Jay Joshua Herdman (born August 14, 2004) is a professional soccer player who currently plays for Whitecaps FC 2 of MLS Next Pro. Born in New Zealand, he represents Canada at youth level.

Jay Herdman
Personal information
Full name Jay Joshua Herdman
Date of birth (2004-08-14) August 14, 2004
Place of birth Invercargill, New Zealand
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Whitecaps FC 2
Number 92
Youth career
Hibiscus Coast
Surrey United SC
2017–2022 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Whitecaps FC 2 2 (0)
National team‡
2022– Canada U20 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 6, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 19, 2022

Club career

Vancouver Whitecaps

In March 2022, Herdman signed a contract with Whitecaps FC 2.[1] He made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[2]

International career

Herdman is eligible for New Zealand through birth, England through parentage and Canada through residency. In April 2022 he received a call-up to the Canadian under-20 side for two friendly matches against Costa Rica.[3]

Personal life

Herdman is the oldest child of current Canada head coach John Herdman.[4]

References
  1. "WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy". March 16, 2022.
  2. Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2".
  3. "CANADA SOCCER ANNOUNCES MEN'S U-20 NATIONAL TEAM CAMP AND MATCHES FOR APRIL". Canada Soccer. April 5, 2022.
  4. McColl, Michael (March 25, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Four)". AFTN.
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