Jackson Ragen

Jackson Cameron Ragen (born September 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.

Jackson Ragen

Ragen with the Seattle Sounders FC in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Jackson Cameron Ragen[1]
Date of birth	(1998-09-24) September 24, 1998 (age 26)[1]
Place of birth	Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Seattle Sounders FC
Number	25
Youth career
2008–2016	Seattle United
2016–2017	Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Michigan Wolverines	69	(10)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Seattle Sounders FC 2	3	(0)
2019	OSA FC	2	(0)
2021	Tacoma Defiance	18	(1)
2022–	Seattle Sounders FC	92	(3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of March 16, 2025

Career

Ragen began his youth career with a neighborhood rec team, where he played with future Sounders teammate Paul Rothrock.^[2] Ragen moved to play club soccer with Seattle United from 2008 to 2016. He played high school soccer at University Prep, earning all-state honors as a sophomore and junior before joining the Seattle Sounders FC Academy for one year.^[3][4] On February 3, 2017, it was announced that Ragen signed to play college soccer at the University of Michigan.^[5][6] He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a goalless draw against San Antonio FC.^[7] Despite making three appearances for S2, he was still eligible to play in college.

On August 28, 2017, Ragen made his collegiate debut for the Wolverines in a 1–1 draw against Valparaiso.^[8] On September 24, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 3–1 victory over Northwestern.^[9]

In 2019, Ragen appeared for National Premier Soccer League side OSA FC.^[10]

He was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC.^[11] Regan opted to remain at college to play out his senior season, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[12]

On April 9, 2021, Ragen was named the Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.^[13]

On August 8, 2021, Ragen signed a deal with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.^[14]

On February 14, 2022, Seattle Sounders FC acquired Ragen's MLS rights from Chicago Fire in exchange for a 3rd round 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick, and signed him to their roster.^[15]

International career

In January 2024 he was selected for the senior United States squad for a match against Slovenia, but had to withdraw through injury.^[16]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on April 6, 2024^[17]

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		Continental[b]		Other[c]		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Seattle Sounders 2	2017	USL Championship	3	0	—		—		—		3	0
Tacoma Defiance	2021	USL Championship	16	1	—		—		—		16	1
	2022	MLS Next Pro	2	0	—		—		—		2	0
	Total		18	1	—		—		—		18	1
Seattle Sounders FC	2022	Major League Soccer	23	0	1	0	6	0	—		30	0
	2023		32	0	—		—		7	0	39	0
	2024		33	3	3	0	—		9	1	45	4
	2025		0	0	—		0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		88	3	4	0	6	0	16	1	114	4
Career totals			109	4	4	0	6	0	16	1	135	5

1. Includes U.S. Open Cup
2. Includes CONCACAF Champions Cup
3. Includes MLS Cup playoffs, Leagues Cup

Honors

Seattle Sounders FC

• CONCACAF Champions League: 2022^[18]