Full name Jordan Evans 2006–2007 Richmond Spiders Height 1.93 m | Playing position 2008–2009 Virginia Cavaliers Position Forward | |
Date of birth (1987-10-25) October 25, 1987 (age 29) Place of birth Chester, Virginia, United States Education Thomas Dale High School, University of Richmond | ||
Jordan Evans (born October 25, 1987 in Chester, Virginia) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Richmond Kickers in the USL Second Division.
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Youth and College
Evans attended Thomas Dale High School, where he was his team's captain and was named to the All-state, All-Richmond Metro, All-region and All-district first teams as a junior, and to the All-state first-team as a senior. He played two seasons at the University of Richmond, where he was named to the Atlantic 10 Tournament's All-Championship Team as a freshman in 2006, before transferring to the University of Virginia prior to his junior season. In his senior year, UVA captured the ACC Men's Soccer Championship where Evans was named MVP in the final against N.C. State. The Cavaliers continued their run to win the 2009 NCAA National Championship over Akron.
During his college years Evans also played for Richmond Kickers Future and the Fredericksburg Gunners in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Evans turned professional in 2010 when he signed with the Richmond Kickers of the USL PRO. He made his professional debut on May 1, 2010 in a league match against the Real Maryland Monarchs.