Jack Skahan

John "Jack" Skahan (born February 7, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes.^[1]

Jack Skahan

Personal information
Full name	John Skahan
Date of birth	(1998-02-07) February 7, 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	San Jose Earthquakes
Number	16
Youth career
0000–2015	Philadelphia Union
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	North Carolina Tar Heels	71	(12)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Memphis City FC		(1)
2017	Wilmington Hammerheads	9	(1)
2018	San Francisco City FC	3	(0)
2019	North Carolina FC U23	1	(0)
2020–	San Jose Earthquakes	22	(1)
2020	→ Reno 1868 (loan)	1	(1)
2022–	San Jose Earthquakes II	4	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 17, 2023

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Skahan played with the Philadelphia Union academy,^[2][3] and later as an amateur player in the National Premier Soccer League with Memphis City FC.^[4]

Skahan went on to play four years of college soccer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between 2016 and 2019, making a total of 71 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 12 assists.^[3]

While at college, Skahan appeared for USL League Two sides Wilmington Hammerheads,^[5] San Francisco City FC^[6] and North Carolina FC U23.^[7]

Professional

Skahan was selected by the San Jose Earthquakes with the 27th pick in the second round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.^[8] In February 2020, the Earthquakes signed Skahan to a multi-year contract.^[9]