Kosi Thompson

Kosi Trevor David Thompson (born January 27, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien side Lillestrøm, on loan from Toronto FC.

Kosi Thompson
Personal information
Full name Kosi Trevor David Thompson[1]
Date of birth (2003-01-27) January 27, 2003
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Lillestrøm
(on loan from Toronto FC)
Number 15
Youth career
Vaughan Azzurri
2015–2021 Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Toronto FC II 27 (1)
2022– Toronto FC 38 (2)
2023 → Toronto FC II (loan) 1 (0)
2023– → Lillestrøm (loan) 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 September 2023

Early life

He began playing soccer with in the Vaughan Azzurri youth system.[2] In February 2015, at age 12, he joined the Toronto FC Academy.[3] Terry Dunfield, who became his coach at U14 level, immediately was impressed with his performance both on and off the field, selecting him to be team captain.[4] As part of the TFC Academy, he helped them to the 2019 U16 Dallas Cup and was named to the 2019-20 Generation Adidas Best XI.[5] In 2020, he signed a national letter of intent to attend Oregon State University and play for the Beavers men's soccer team for the 2021 season.[6] However, he ultimately did not join Oregon State, turning professional instead. Thompson attended Ursula Franklin Academy.[7]

Club career

On May 13, 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Toronto FC II of USL League One to join the team for the 2021 season.[3] He made his debut for Toronto FC II on May 22, 2021 against North Texas SC.[8] He scored his first professional goal on June 2 against Union Omaha.[9]

After impressing during 2022 preseason,[10] he signed a contract with the first team Toronto FC.[11] He made his first appearance for TFC as a late-game substitution against the Columbus Crew, on March 12, 2022.[12] He started his first match on April 2 against New York City FC.[13][14] He scored his first goal on April 9 against Real Salt Lake.[15] In 2023, he was loaned to the second team for some matches.[16]

In August 2023, Thompson was loaned to Lillestrøm of the Eliteserien for the rest of the season, with an option of a permanent transfer.[17] He made his debut on September 3 against Aalesund.[18]

International career

In May 2022, Thompson was named to the 60-man provisional Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[19]

Career statistics
As of match played August 29, 2023[20]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC II 2021 USL League One 271—––—271
Toronto FC 2022 Major League Soccer 241–4[lower-alpha 1]0–—281
2023 1410010–1[lower-alpha 2]0161
Total 38200500010442
Toronto FC II (loan) 2023 MLS Next Pro 10–––—10
Career total 66300500010723
  1. Includes appearance in 2020 Canadian Championship final (played in 2022)
  2. Appearance in Leagues Cup

Honours

Toronto FC

References
  1. "2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship Preliminary Squads" (PDF). CONCACAF.
  2. "Kosi Thompson profile". FTF Canada.
  3. "Toronto FC II Sign Kosi Thompson". Toronto FC. May 13, 2021.
  4. Molinaro, John (March 16, 2023). "Toronto FC's Kosi Thompson: 'Self-praise is no praise'". TFC Republic.
  5. "OSU men's soccer: Beavers sign two players". Corvallis Gazette-Times. November 10, 2020.
  6. "Beavers Sign Thompson and Gaines to NLIs". Oregon State Beavers. November 11, 2020.
  7. "Kosi Thompson '21 recruiting profile". NCSA College Recruiting. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  8. "North Texas SC Falls 2-1 Away to Toronto FC II". FC Dallas. May 22, 2021.
  9. Seiner, Ben (June 3, 2021). "TFC II's stellar passing highlights 1-1 draw with Union Omaha". Waking the Red.
  10. Molinaro, John (April 8, 2022). "From the youth academy to Toronto FC: The amazing ascent of Kosi Thompson". TFC Republic.
  11. "Toronto FC sign Homegrown midfielder Kosi Thompson". Toronto FC. February 25, 2022.
  12. "Columbus rallies to defeat understrength TFC". TSN. March 12, 2022.
  13. Grossi, James (April 4, 2022). "Homegrown talent Thompson gets first MLS start: "It's a great milestone for me"". Toronto FC.
  14. Thanveer, Dakir Mohammed (April 8, 2022). ""That's the best way I can put it" – 19-year-old Kosi Thompson says emotions are 'undescribable' after making first start for Toronto FC". Sportskeeda.
  15. "Toronto FC earn rare road point against Real Salt Lake". The Globe and Mail. April 9, 2022.
  16. "Toronto FC loan four players to TFC II for upcoming match against Union II". Toronto FC. April 23, 2023.
  17. "Velkommen til Lillestrøm, Kosi Thompson!" [Welcome to Lillestrøm, Kosi Thompson!]. Lillestrøm SK (in Norwegian). August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  18. Molinaro, John (September 7, 2023). "Random thoughts on TFC: More loan deals could benefit Reds in the long run". TFC Republic.
  19. "Canada Soccer's provisional list for the CONCACAF men's under-20 championship". Canadian Soccer Association. May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  20. Kosi Thompson at Soccerway
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