Skylar Thomas (soccer)

Skylar Thomas

Personal information
Full name	Skylar Rutherford Thomas
Date of birth	July 27, 1993
Place of birth	Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	Toronto FC II
Number	33
Youth career
2011–2014	Syracuse Orange
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2014	Reading United	6	(0)
2015–	Toronto FC II	26	(3)
National team^‡
2015–	Canada U23	5	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 24, 2016. † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 13, 2015

Skylar Rutherford Thomas (born July 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in the USL.

Career

College

Thomas attended Syracuse University for four years, playing for the Orange. During his senior year at Syracuse in 2014, he was named All-ACC Second Team and NSCAA All-South Region Second Team.^[1]

Professional

Thomas was drafted in the first round, 11th overall, in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC on January 15, 2015.^[2] On March 12 it was announced that he had signed with Toronto's affiliate team, Toronto FC II in the USL ahead of their inaugural season.^[3] He made his debut on April 19 against Whitecaps FC 2 as a substitute for Daniel Fabrizi.

International

Thomas has represented Canada at the U18 and U20 level, appearing in camps for both in 2011 and 2012, respectively.^[4][5][6]

Personal life

Thomas was born in Scarborough, Ontario to Sydney and Sonia Thomas.^[7] He was raised in Pickering, Ontario.

References

1. "Toronto FC II announces signing of eight players". March 12, 2015.
2. "Toronto FC selects Skylar Thomas with 11th pick in MLS SuperDraft". January 15, 2015.
3. Rowaan, Dave (March 12, 2015). "Toronto FC II sign eight players".
4. "[2012-07] Men’s U-20 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
5. "[2011-01] Men’s U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
6. "[2011-12] Men’s U-18 camp". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
7. "Syracuse University Athletics - Skylar Thomas- 2013 men's soccer". Retrieved March 12, 2015.

External links

• Canada Soccer bio