Hakop "Jack" Avesyan (born September 22, 1988) is an American soccer player currently playing for Sacramento Republic FC in USL Pro.

Jack Avesyan
Personal information
Full name Hakop Avesyan
Date of birth (1988-09-22) September 22, 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Sacramento Republic FC
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Ventura County Fusion 15 (2)
2011–2012 Wilmington Hammerheads 29 (4)
2013 Ventura County Fusion 1 (0)
2014 Sacramento Republic FC 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 19, 2015

Career

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Youth and amateur

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Avesyan was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Hollywood. He attended La Canada High School. After high school, Avesyan played for USL Premier Development League club Ventura County Fusion from 2009 through to the end of 2010.,[1] helping the team to the 2009 USL PDL championship.

Professional

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Avesyan signed his first professional contract in March 2011, joining USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads.[2] He made his professional debut on May 7, 2011, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 loss to the Richmond Kickers,[3] and scored his first professional goal on 21 May in a 3–0 win over the Charleston Battery.[4] Avesyan re-signed with Wilmington for the 2012 season on December 7, 2011.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Wilmington Hammerheads". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on May 12, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  4. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2015.