Jeff Dewsnup

Jeffrey Dewsnup (born May 21, 2004) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

Jeff Dewsnup
Personal information
Full name Jeffrey Dewsnup
Date of birth (2004-05-21) May 21, 2004
Place of birth Herriman, Utah, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
La Roca FC
2018–2021 Real Salt Lake
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Real Salt Lake 0 (0)
2021–2022 Real Monarchs 19 (0)
International career‡
2020–2022 United States U17 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 5, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 24, 2020

Club career

Born in Herriman, Utah, Dewsnup began playing soccer for a club side in his hometown before joining La Roca FC, a premier club soccer side in the state.[2] In 2018, Dewsnup joined the youth setup at Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.[2] He spent the majority of his time in the academy playing with the under-16/17s.[3] On July 11, 2020, Dewsnup was called-in to Real Monarchs, the reserve affiliate for Real Salt Lake, for their match against San Diego Loyal but did not come off the bench.[4]

Real Salt Lake

On January 12, 2021, Dewsnup signed a professional homegrown player contract with Real Salt Lake, becoming the club's youngest signing in their history.[5] He was also the club's 24th signing from their academy.[6]

Dewsnup made his senior debut for Real Monarchs, the reserve affiliate for Real Salt Lake, on May 8, 2021, against San Antonio FC. He started and played the entire match as Real Monarchs drew 2–2.[7]

Following the 2022 Major League Soccer season, Dewsnup chose to retire from professional soccer at age 18, in order to pursue music and focus on personal mental health.[8]

International career

Dewsnup has been called-up to represent the United States at the under-15 and under-17 levels.[5] He made his debut for the under-17 side on February 24, 2021, against Denmark, starting in a 6–1 defeat.[9]

Career statistics
As of match played May 26, 2021[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Salt Lake 2021 Major League Soccer0000—00
Real Monarchs 2021 USL Championship30——30
Career total 30000030

    References
    1. "Jeff Dewsnup". Real Salt Lake. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
    2. Vejar, Alex (January 30, 2021). "RSL officials lobbying for Herriman soccer academy to be included in team sale, calling it a franchise linchpin". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
    3. "Jeffrey Dewsnup". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
    4. "Real Monarchs 0–1 San Diego Loyal". Soccerway.
    5. Greene, Dana (January 13, 2021). "Real Salt Lake signs 16-year-old Herriman native Jeff Dewsnup". KTVX. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
    6. Sigal, Jonathan (January 12, 2021). "Real Salt Lake ink 16-year-old goalkeeper Jeff Dewsnup as youngest signing in club history". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
    7. "San Antonio FC 2–2 Real Monarchs". Soccerway.
    8. "Utah professional soccer player steps away from sport prioritizing mental heath [sic]". KSL.com.
    9. "Denmark U17 6–1 United States U17". Soccerway.
    10. Jeff Dewsnup at Soccerway
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