Ethan Vanacore-Decker
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Ethan Vanacore-Decker (born October 6, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Jackson Lions in National Premier Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 6, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Jackson Lions | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2011 | NJCSA | ||
| 2011–2013 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Connecticut Huskies | 30 | (7) |
| 2015 | Louisville Cardinals | 10 | (1) |
| 2017 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 7 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls U-23 | 3 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | North County United | 25 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | Swope Park Rangers | 34 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | Union Omaha | 27 | (3) |
| 2022 | Northern Colorado Hailstorm | 12 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Richmond Kickers | 14 | (2) |
| 2024– | Jackson Lions | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 17, 2024 | |||
He is a resident of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, New Jersey and attended the Pennington School.[1]
Career
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Early career
Vanacore-Decker initially committed to beginning his college soccer career at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,[2] before changing to the University of Connecticut, where he played for two years.[3] Vanacore-Decker transferred to the University of Louisville in 2015.[4] He again moved colleges in 2016, opting to attend Rutgers University. He was ineligible for their 2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules.[5]
While at college, Vanacore-Decker played with USL PDL side New York Red Bulls U-23 in 2015,[6] and South Florida Surf in 2016 and 2017.[7] Following college, Vanacore-Decker remained playing in the PDL with North County United.[8]
Professional
On August 10, 2018, Vanacore-Decker signed with USL club Swope Park Rangers.[9] He made his professional debut on August 29, 2018, appearing as a 61st-minute substitute in a 2–1 win over Tulsa Roughnecks.[10]
Vanacore-Decker joined USL League One expansion club Northern Colorado Hailstorm on January 28, 2022.[11]
On July 18, 2022, Vanacore-Decker was acquired by Richmond Kickers in exchange for an international roster spot.[12]
On November 30, 2023, Vanacore-Decker was released from Richmond Kickers.[13] He was subsequently signed by Jackson Lions of the National Premier Soccer League on April 9, 2024.[14]
Career statistic
- As of match played September 9, 2018
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swope Park Rangers | 2018 | USL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References
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