Thomas Powell (Canadian soccer)

Thomas Powell (born May 11, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Thomas Powell
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-05-11) May 11, 2001
Place of birth Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 29
Youth career
Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Trinity Western Spartans 44 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Unity FC 11+ (2+)
2024– Vancouver FC 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 16, 2024

Early life

Powell played youth soccer with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC.[1]

University career

In 2021, Powell began attending Trinity Western University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2][3] He made his debut on September 10, 2021 against the UBC Okanagan Heat.[4] He scored his first goal on September 25, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with the UFV Cascades.[5] He was twice named the TWU Male Athlete of the Week (in September 2022 and September 2023).[6][7] In 2023, he was named to the All-Canada West First Team.[8]

Club career

In 2022 and 2023, Powell played with Unity FC in League1 British Columbia.[9][10]

At the 2024 CPL-U Sports Draft, Powell was selected in the second round (15th overall) by Vancouver FC.[11][12] In April 2024, he signed a U Sports contract with the club.[13] He made his debut on May 3 against Cavalry FC.[14]

Personal life

Powell is a practicing Roman Catholic.[15]

Career statistics
As of 16 June 2024[16]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Unity FC 2023[10] League1 British Columbia 11200––112
Vancouver FC 2024 Canadian Premier League 30–00–30
Career total 142000000142

References
  1. "Vancouver FC sign Thomas Powell, Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts". Canadian Premier League. April 6, 2024.
  2. "Thomas Powell 2021 TWU profile". Trinity Western Spartans.
  3. "Thomas Powell TWU profile". Trinity Western Spartans.
  4. "Spartans draw to UBC Okanagan in home opener". Trinity Western Spartans. September 10, 2021.
  5. "Spartans draw in derby match with Fraser Valley". Trinity Western Spartans. September 26, 2021.
  6. "Spartan Male Athlete of the Week - Thomas Powell". Trinity Western Spartans. September 26, 2022.
  7. "Spartan Male Athlete of the Week - Thomas Powell". Trinity Western Spartans. September 4, 2023.
  8. "Spartans named to Canada West All-Star Team". Trinity Western Spartans. October 27, 2023.
  9. @unityfcbc (May 8, 2022). "Trinity Western's Thomas Powell will be up to something in our central midfield" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. "Tommy Powell 2023 L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
  11. Bartel, Mario (December 18, 2023). "Coquitlam soccer player plucked by Vancouver FC in U-Sports draft". Tri-City News.
  12. "Powell selected by Vancouver FC in CPL-U Sports Draft". Trinity Western Spartans. December 14, 2023.
  13. "Vancouver FC signs Thomas Powell and Sebastian Dzikowski to U SPORTS contracts". Vancouver FC. April 5, 2024.
  14. Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (May 4, 2024). "Match Analysis: Cavalry's offence shines as they beat Vancouver FC 3-1 for 1st victory of 2024 CPL season". Canadian Premier League.
  15. Macken, Pat (November 8, 2022). "Unity in Faith and Footie: World Cup 2022 Special Edition". The B.C. Catholic.
  16. Thomas Powell at Soccerway
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