Ismaila "Ish" Jome (born November 4, 1994) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a defender for USL League One club Spokane Velocity and for the Gambia national team.
 Jome with Nashville SC in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 4, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Banjul, Gambia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Spokane Velocity | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Prairie Seeds Academy | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | UC Santa Barbara Gauchos | 56 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Ventura County Fusion | 12 | (2) |
| 2015 | Portland Timbers U23s | 4 | (0) |
| 2016 | Minnesota United | 9 | (1) |
| 2017 | Minnesota United | 12 | (0) |
| 2018 | Nashville SC | 18 | (0) |
| 2019 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 34 | (4) |
| 2020 | Austin Bold | 16 | (2) |
| 2021 | Portland Timbers | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | Portland Timbers 2 | 17 | (2) |
| 2023 | San Antonio FC | 18 | (0) |
| 2024– | Spokane Velocity | 14 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Gambia | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:07, 24 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life and education
editJome was born on November 4, 1994, in Banjul, Gambia, to Jainaba Jobe and Dodou Jome.[1][2][3][4] At a young age, he relocated and was raised in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.[4][5] He attended high school at Prairie Seeds Academy, where he was named the 2012 Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association's "Mr. Soccer" in his senior year.[6][7]
Jome attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, and was a student-athlete for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team.[8] He made an immediate impact in his first year where he played and started in 21 games, scored 2 goals, and added 7 assists.[9] He was named as the 2013 Big West Conference Freshman of the Year and to the conference's first team in addition to Soccer America's All-Freshman team.[10][11] His sophomore campaign saw him appear in 18 more games, 17 of which he started, while adding a goal and 5 assists.[12] He was once again named First Team All-Big West Conference in 2014.[13] In 2015, Jome appeared in 16 games, starting 9, and scored 3 goals with 3 assists.[14] He left UCSB after his junior year to pursue a professional soccer career. While in college, Jome played for Ventura County Fusion of the Premier Development League in 2014 and 2015. He also appeared for Portland Timbers U23s in 2015.
Career
editMinnesota United
editJome signed a professional contract with Minnesota United FC announced in March 2016.[5][15] He made his professional debut on July 23, 2016, as a 63rd-minute substitute against Fort Lauderdale Strikers and scored his first professional goal just seven minutes later in the 70th minute in a 3–1 victory for Minnesota.[16]
Nashville SC
edit
On May 22, 2018, Jome signed with USL side Nashville SC. On November 14, 2018, Nashville announced they had not re-signed Jome for the 2019 season.[17]
Portland Timbers
editOn April 2, 2021, Jome was signed to a one-year contract by Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers.[18] Later that month, the club announced Jome had ruptured his Achilles tendon in training and would be out for the remainder of the year.[19][20] Following the 2021 season, Portland declined their contract option on Jome.[21]
San Antonio FC
editOn June 21, 2023, Jome signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC until the end of the 2023 season.[22]
Spokane Velocity FC
editOn June 21, 2024, Jome signed with Spokane Velocity FC for its inaugural season in the USL League One.[23]
Honors and awards
editIndividual
edit- All-Big West Conference First Team (2): 2013, 2014
- Big West Conference Freshman of the Year (1): 2013
- Soccer America All-Freshman First Team (1): 2013
- Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association's "Mr. Soccer" (1): 2012
References
edit- ^ "Ismaila Jome - UC Santa Barbara". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ McLaughlin, Brian (September 4, 2015). "Men's Division I Soccer Features Elite African-Born Talent". HeroSports.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Alum Ismaila Jome "Mr. Soccer" 2012 Wins Western Conference Title at UCSB". Prairie Seeds Academy. November 13, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Levine, Matthew (July 27, 2016). "Ismaila Jome Poised To Make His Mark At Hometown Club". North American Soccer League. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Greder, Andy (March 4, 2016). "Minnesota United signs homegrown player Ismaila Jome". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Quarstad, Brian (October 28, 2012). "Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Associations Mr. & Ms. Soccer 2012". www.InsideMNSoccer.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Minnesota United FC rolls 3-1 behind Christian Ramirez, Ish Jome". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Saint Paul, Minnesota. July 23, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Youth National Team Members, Top Academy Recruits Join 2013 Gauchos". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. February 6, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "2013 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer lineup". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Big West Announces 2013 Men's Soccer All-Conference Team" (PDF). Big West Conference. November 11, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 24, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "2013 All-Freshman Teams". Soccer America. Oakland, California. January 15, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "2014 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer lineup". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Big West Announces 2014 Men's Soccer All-Conference Team" (PDF). Big West Conference. November 7, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "2015 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer lineup". UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "United Signs Minnesotan Ismaila Jome". Minnesota United FC. March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016.
- ^ "Match Center: MNUvFTL". North American Soccer League. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Nashville SC Announces 14 Players Returning for 2019 Season". nashvillesc.com. 2018-11-14. Archived from the original on 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
- ^ "Timbers announce additional roster moves ahead of 2021 campaign". timbers.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ "#MLS: Jome Undergoes Achilles Surgery". KORE. April 22, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Garcia, Kyle (April 22, 2021). "Timbers defender Ismaila Jome out for season with Achilles tear". stumptownfooty.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Timbers, Portland. "Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2022 MLS season | PTFC". Portland Timbers. Retrieved Jun 23, 2023.
- ^ "SAN ANTONIO FC SIGNS DEFENDER ISMAILA JOME". Retrieved Jun 23, 2023.
- ^ USL Spokane (June 21, 2024). "Velocity FC Signs 29-year-old Ish Jome". Spokane Velocity. Retrieved June 21, 2024.