Sacramento Republic FC loan player Tommy Thompson was named to the 20-man roster for the 2016 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game by head coach Landon Donovan.
Thompson, a Sacramento native and the first Homegrown player in San Jose Earthquakes history, will make his third consecutive appearance at the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game. In last year’s match, he scored the Homegrowns’ lone goal against Club América U-20s in a 1-1 draw.
Thompson has spent time on loan with Republic FC from the San Jose Earthquakes throughout the club’s 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. This season, Thompson has played 454 minutes over the course of seven matches with Republic FC.
While with Republic FC, Thompson recorded his first professional career goal, scoring the match-winning goal against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on August 28, 2015 at Bonney Field. Thompson also recorded his first professional brace while with Republic FC, scoring both goals in Republic FC’s 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on May 14, 2016.
Thompson was named the USL Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8 earlier this season.
The Chipotle MLS Homegrown roster features some of MLS’ youngest stars, who will take on Mexico’s U-20 Men’s National Team in the third annual Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Avaya Stadium.
Tickets to the 2016 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game are on sale at www.chipotlehomegrown.com.
2016 MLS Homegrown Team Roster
Goalkeepers: Jesse Gonzalez (FC Dallas), Maxime Crépeau (Montreal Impact)
Defenders: Danilo Acosta (Real Salt Lake), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake), Aaron Guillen (FC Dallas), Phanuel Kavita (Real Salt Lake), Jalen Robinson (D.C. United), Tyler Turner (Orlando City SC)
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls),Jordan Allen (Real Salt Lake), Jay Chapman (Toronto FC), Coy Craft (FC Dallas), Harrison Heath (Orlando City SC), Aaron Kovar (Seattle Sounders FC), Raul Mendiola (LA Galaxy), Tommy Thompson (San Jose Earthquakes)
Forwards: Joey Calistri (Chicago Fire), Jordan Hamilton (Toronto FC), Jack McBean (LA Galaxy), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC).
Sacramento Republic FC loan player Tommy Thompson was named to the 20-man roster for the 2016 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game by head coach Landon Donovan.
Thompson, a Sacramento native and the first Homegrown player in San Jose Earthquakes history, will make his third consecutive appearance at the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game. In last year’s match, he scored the Homegrowns’ lone goal against Club América U-20s in a 1-1 draw.
Thompson has spent time on loan with Republic FC from the San Jose Earthquakes throughout the club’s 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. This season, Thompson has played 454 minutes over the course of seven matches with Republic FC.
While with Republic FC, Thompson recorded his first professional career goal, scoring the match-winning goal against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on August 28, 2015 at Bonney Field. Thompson also recorded his first professional brace while with Republic FC, scoring both goals in Republic FC’s 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on May 14, 2016.
Thompson was named the USL Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8 earlier this season.
The Chipotle MLS Homegrown roster features some of MLS’ youngest stars, who will take on Mexico’s U-20 Men’s National Team in the third annual Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at Avaya Stadium.
Tickets to the 2016 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game are on sale at www.chipotlehomegrown.com.
2016 MLS Homegrown Team Roster
Goalkeepers: Jesse Gonzalez (FC Dallas), Maxime Crépeau (Montreal Impact)
Defenders: Danilo Acosta (Real Salt Lake), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake), Aaron Guillen (FC Dallas), Phanuel Kavita (Real Salt Lake), Jalen Robinson (D.C. United), Tyler Turner (Orlando City SC)
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls),Jordan Allen (Real Salt Lake), Jay Chapman (Toronto FC), Coy Craft (FC Dallas), Harrison Heath (Orlando City SC), Aaron Kovar (Seattle Sounders FC), Raul Mendiola (LA Galaxy), Tommy Thompson (San Jose Earthquakes)
Forwards: Joey Calistri (Chicago Fire), Jordan Hamilton (Toronto FC), Jack McBean (LA Galaxy), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC).
