Jacob Barron

Jacob L. Barron (born April 18, 1991) is an American soccer player who last played as a midfielder for Orange County Blues FC in USL Pro.

Jacob Barron

Personal information
Full name	Jacob L. Barron
Date of birth	April 8, 1991
Place of birth	Orange, California, United States
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Orange County Blues
Number	26
Youth career
2009–2010	UC Davis Aggies
2011–2012	Penn State Nittany Lions
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012	Reading United	3	(0)
2013	Ottawa Fury	13	(1)
2014–2015	Orange County Blues	14	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 10, 2017

Career

College and amateur

Barron played two years of college soccer at University of California, Davis and two years at Penn State between 2009 and 2012.[1][2]

Barron also used to teach at Brea Olinda High School, Algebra 2

While at college, Barron appeared for USL PDL club Reading United AC in 2012.[3]

Professional career

Barron went undrafted in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft and 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. He signed with USL PDL club Ottawa Fury for their 2013 season, where he made 13 appearances and scored 1 goal.[3]

Barron trialed with MLS team Chivas USA in the 2014 and made several appearances for Chivas USA's reserve team but never signed an MLS contract with the club.

Barron signed with USL Pro club Orange County Blues on July 17, 2014.[4] Barron was released following the 2015 season having played 4 games in 2014 and 10 games in 2015. Jacob now coaches for Whittier College.

References

1. "Jacob Barron Bio - UC Davis Official Athletic Site". ucdavisaggies.com. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
2. "Jacob Barron Bio - Penn State Official Athletic Site". gopsusports.com. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
3. "Jacob Barron | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
4. "OC Blues FC team signs midfielder - The Orange County Register". ocregister.com. Retrieved 2014-07-27.