Jacori Hayes

Jacori Hayes (born June 29, 1995) is an American professional soccer player. Hayes is typically deployed as a central midfielder.

Jacori Hayes

Personal information
Date of birth	(1995-06-29) June 29, 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	Andrews Field, Maryland, United States
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
2008–2013	Baltimore Bays
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	81	(15)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014	Portland Timbers U23s	7	(0)
2015	D.C. United U-23	9	(4)
2017–2019	FC Dallas	38	(1)
2017	→ Tulsa Roughnecks (loan)	8	(1)
2019	→ North Texas SC	4	(0)
2020–2022	Minnesota United	34	(1)
2022	→ Minnesota United 2 (loan)	4	(0)
2023	San Antonio FC	28	(0)
2024	North Carolina FC	14	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 13, 2024

Career

College

Hayes grew up in Prince George County, Maryland.^[2] He was a four-year starter for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. At Wake Forest, he made 84 appearances, scoring 15 goals and picking up 15 assists.^[3]

Professional

Hayes was selected by FC Dallas in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on January 13, 2017.^[4] He made his professional debut in FCD's match against Sporting Kansas City on March 11, 2017.^{[citation needed]}

On April 14, 2018, Hayes scored his first MLS goal against New England Revolution.^{[citation needed]}

Hayes was traded to Minnesota United on January 21, 2020, in exchange for a third-round MLS SuperDraft pick.^[5] Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Minnesota.^[6]

On March 7, 2023, Hayes signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC ahead of their 2023 season.^[7]

Hayes joined North Carolina FC on December 18, 2023, ahead of the club's return to the USL Championship.^[8]

Honors

Wake Forest

• ACC Tournament Championship: 2016

Individual

• All-ACC Freshman Team: 2013
• All-ACC First Team: 2015, 2016
• NSCAA All-South Region Second Team: 2015, 2016
• All-ACC Tournament Team: 2015, 2016