Canadian soccer player (born 1991)
Roger Thompson (born 19 December 1991) is a former professional soccer player who played as a centre-back. Born in Jamaica, he represented Canada at youth international level.
Club career
Early career
After moving to Canada, Thompson started playing soccer with Brampton East SC.[1] He later played with Vaughan SC.[2]
In 2009, he played 14 matches for the Graceland University, scoring three goals.[3]
In 2010 he attended the University of Cincinnati and made 19 appearances for the Cincinnati Bearcats.[3] In 2011 Thompson was able to play just three matches due to injury.[3]
Vasa IFK
In early 2012 Thompson trained two weeks with Veikkausliiga club VPS Vaasa, but he wasn't signed. In April 2012 he signed a year-long contract with another Vaasa based club Vasa IFK.[4] He played 21 matches for the team at the Finnish third tier Kakkonen.[5]
IFK Mariehamn
In January 2013, Thompson was signed for two years by IFK Mariehamn.[6]
KSV Baunatal
In November 2014, Thompson signed with German Regionalliga side KSV Baunatal.[7]
Trelleborgs FF
In August 2015, Thompson signed with Swedish Division 1 club Trelleborgs FF and helped them earn promotion to the Superettan.[8]
Ljungskile SK
In March 2017, Thompson signed with Swedish Division 1 club Ljungskile SK.[9]
York United FC
Thompson signed with Canadian Premier League club York9 FC on 7 January 2019,[10] which later became known as York United FC beginning in the 2021 season. He retired from the sport in December 2023.[11]
International career
Thompson is eligible to represent Canada by naturalization and Jamaica by birth.[1]
Thompson earned his first call-up to the Canada U-20 team for the 2010 COTIF Tournament.[1] He participated in two more Canada U-20 camps before being named to Canada's squad for the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, where he made three appearances.[1]
Personal life
Thompson was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica to Jamaican parents and moved to Brampton, Ontario at the age of ten.[1]
