Kosi Thompson

Kosi Thompson
Personal information
Full name Kosi Trevor David Thompson[1]
Date of birth (2003-01-27) January 27, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder / Right back
Team information
Current team
 Toronto FC
Number 47
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) 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 1, 2023

Kosi Trevor David Thompson (born January 27, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

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] The club declined the purchase option after the season.[19]

International career

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

Career statistics

As of match played August 29, 2023[21]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Toronto FC II 2021 USL League One 27 1 — — – — 27 1
Toronto FC 2022 Major League Soccer 24 1 — 4[a] 0 — — 28 1
2023 14 1 — 1 0 — 1[b] 0 16 1
Total 38 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 44 2
Toronto FC II (loan) 2023 MLS Next Pro 1 0 — — — — 1 0
Lillestrøm SK (loan) 2023 Eliteserien 4 0 — 0 0 — — 4 0
Career total 70 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 76 3
  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. ^ a b "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. ^ Molinaro, John (December 5, 2023). "Random thoughts on TFC: What's next for Kosi Thompson?". TFC Republic.
  20. ^ "Canada Soccer's provisional list for the CONCACAF men's under-20 championship". Canadian Soccer Association. May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  21. ^ Kosi Thompson at Soccerway