Blake Bodily (born January 13, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Blake Bodily
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-01-13) January 13, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Eagle, Idaho, United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Number 11
Youth career
0000–2014 Boise Nationals
2014–2017 Portland Timbers
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Washington Huskies 37 (14)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Portland Timbers 2 35 (4)
2018–2019 Portland Timbers U23 4 (3)
2020–2022 Portland Timbers 12 (0)
2020–2022 Portland Timbers 2 14 (4)
2021San Diego Loyal (loan) 3 (0)
2023 San Diego Loyal 32 (5)
2024– Tampa Bay Rowdies 28 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 7, 2024

Career

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Born in Idaho to parents of Scottish origin, Bodily began his youth career with the Boise Nationals before joining the Portland Timbers Academy in 2014.[2] On June 29, 2015, he made his professional debut for USL club Portland Timbers 2 in a 2–0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC 2.[3]

In January 2020, Bodily signed a homegrown contract with Portland Timbers and forwent his senior year with Washington.

On October 1, 2021, Bodily moved on loan to USL Championship side San Diego Loyal.[4] On October 19, 2021, Bodily was recalled by Portland.[5]

Bodily made 17 appearances across all competitions for the Portland Timbers. During his time in Portland, Bodily was a part of the team that won the MLS is Back tournament in 2020, and well as the MLS Western Conference Championship in 2021.

Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Portland.[6] He returned to San Diego on a permanent deal on January 24, 2023.[7]

Bodily ended the 2023 season with San Diego Loyal as their all-time single season assist leader with 9 assists and 5 goals on the season.

Following San Diego Loyal folding at the end of the 2023 season, Bodily joined Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2024 season.[8]

Honors

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Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Blake Bodily". Portland Timbers. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Lycklama, Michael (May 24, 2015). "Idaho State Cup soccer: Twins provide potent punch for local side". IdahoStatesMan.com. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. ^ "Seattle Sounders 2: 2, Portland Timbers 2: 0". Timbers.com. T2 Communications. June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Timbers midfielder Blake Bodily loaned to San Diego Loyal | PTFC".
  5. ^ "Portland Timbers recall midfielder Blake Bodily from San Diego Loyal | PTFC".
  6. ^ Timbers, Portland. "Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2023 MLS season | PTFC". Portland Timbers.
  7. ^ USLChampionship com Staff (January 24, 2023). "SD Loyal signs midfielder Blake Bodily". USL Championship.
  8. ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (December 21, 2023). "Blake Bodily makes move to Tampa Bay Rowdies". USL Championship.
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