Blake Pope (born April 11, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Blake Pope | ||
| Date of birth | April 11, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Prosper, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portland Timbers 2 | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2016 | D.C. United | ||
| 2016–2019 | FC Dallas | ||
| 2019–2021 | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Charlotte Independence | 10 | (0) |
| 2022 | North Texas SC | 23 | (0) |
| 2023– | Portland Timbers 2 | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 23, 2022 | |||
Career edit
Born in Prosper, Texas, Pope began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United before joining the FC Dallas system in 2016.[1] In 2019, Pope joined the Charlotte Independence youth academy.[1] In 2021, it was announced that Pope had committed to playing college soccer for the Charlotte 49ers.[2] Pope later de-committed from playing at UNC Charlotte.[3]
On April 29, 2021, Pope signed an academy deal with the Charlotte Independence, allowing him to play matches in the USL Championship while maintaining his NCAA eligibility.[2] He made his senior debut for the club on May 1 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, coming on as a 78th minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat.[4]
On March 4, 2022, Pope signed with MLS Next Pro club North Texas SC ahead of their 2022 season.[5]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played May 14, 2021[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Charlotte Independence | 2021 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b "Blake Pope". U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Bradley, C.J. (April 29, 2021). "CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE ADDS CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE SOCCER CLUB'S BLAKE POPE ON ACADEMY DEAL". Charlotte Independence. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Blake Pope aims for first-team professional opportunity with deal".
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies 3–0 Charlotte Independence". Soccerway.
- ^ "North Texas SC Signs Midfielder Blake Pope".
- ^ Blake Pope at Soccerway
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