Ijah Halley

Ijah Halley (born 14 August 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as an winger for Simcoe County Rovers FC.

Ijah Halley
Personal information
Full name Ijah Halley
Date of birth (2001-08-14) 14 August 2001
Place of birth Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Winger, Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Simcoe County Rovers FC
Youth career
Woodbridge Strikers
Erin Mills SC
2017–2020 Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 York United[lower-alpha 1] 18 (0)
2022 Scrosoppi FC 12 (3)
2023– Simcoe County Rovers FC 17 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 2, 2023

Early life

Halley played youth soccer with the Woodbridge Strikers and Erin Mills SC.[1][2] Halley joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017 and featured with the second team Toronto FC II during some pre-season and exhibition matches.[3]

Club career

On 27 April 2020, Halley signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York9 (which became York United the following year) on a multi-year deal.[4] He made his debut on August 15 against Atlético Ottawa, coming on as a substitute.[5][6] After the 2021 season, Halley's contract expired with the club and although the club remained in negotiations for a new contract, they did not come to an agreement.[7][8]

In 2022, he joined Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.[9]

In March 2023, he joined League1 Ontario side Simcoe County Rovers FC.[10]

Career statistics
As of September 2, 2023[11]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
York United FC 2020 Canadian Premier League 40——40
2021 1401010160
Total 1801010200
Scrosoppi FC 2022[9] League1 Ontario 12300—123
Simcoe County Rovers FC 2023[12] League1 Ontario 17020—190
Career total 4733010513

Notes
  1. York9 FC changed its name to York United FC in 2021

References
  1. Belardi, Robert (May 7, 2020). "Nine Stripes keeping active throughout pandemic". Caledon Citizen.
  2. Jacques, John (May 8, 2020). "Halley Ready To Bring His Versatility To York9 FC". Northern Tribune.
  3. Molinaro, John (May 8, 2020). "Ijah Halley's short journey from TFC's academy to York9 FC". Canadian Premier League.
  4. "Ijah Halley makes switch from Toronto FC Academy to York9 FC". York9 FC. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  5. Jacques, John (August 15, 2020). "Brennan Believes In York9 FC's Teenage Signings". Northern Tribune.
  6. Murray, Jack (September 14, 2020). "Ijah Halley Interview". CPL Fever.
  7. Jacques, John (December 26, 2021). "York United Releases 2022 Roster Update". Northern Tribune.
  8. "York United FC announces roster updates ahead of 2022 season". York United FC. December 26, 2021.
  9. "Ijah Halley 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  10. Jacques, John (March 1, 2023). "SCRFC Adds Former Nine Stripes George, Halley". Northern Tribune.
  11. Ijah Halley at Soccerway
  12. "Ijah Halley 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
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