Jason Dunn (soccer)
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Jason Dunn is a retired American soccer forward
. He was the 1994 American Professional Soccer League and the 1996-1997 National Professional Soccer League Rookies of the Year. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1994. He now lives in Arizona
with his wife and three kids.
where he attended North Thurston High School
. During his four seasons at North Thurston, Dunn was a four-time All-state soccer player. As a senior, the team won the Washington State championship. Dunn was selected as an All American his senior season. Dunn graduated in 1990.
In 1991, Dunn, and his twin brother, James, entered Seattle Pacific University
. Over his three seasons with the NCAA Division II Falcons, Jason became a prolific scorer, earning first team All American recognition in 1992 and 1993. In 1993, the Falcons won the Division II championship
. In his last season, he also served as an assistant coach to Cliff McCrath
along with his brother James.
of the American Professional Soccer League
(APSL). That year, he scored ten goals in twenty-two games, earning APSL Rookie of the Year and second team All Star honors. He repeated as a second team All Star in 1995, as he scored seven goals in twenty-five games.
of the indoor National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). He was selected the 1996-1997 NPSL Rookie of the Year. Over five seasons, he scored 265 goals in 178 games, his best season coming in 1999-2000 when he scored ninety-five goals in forty-four games. That season, he was a first team NPSL All Star. Dunn was injured during the 2000-2001 season, limited him to only eighteen games. At the end of the season, Dunn moved to the Harrisburg Heat
of Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL), but appeared in only twelve games before retiring from playing professionally.
In 1997, Dunn had also spent a single season with the Seattle SeaDogs
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
(CISL), which played during the summer.
, Dunn was called up for three national team
games that fall. He earned his first cap in a 1-0 loss to Trinidad and Tobago
on November 19, 1994 when he came on for Jovan Kirovski
at the 61st minute. Three days later, he again came on for Kirovski, this time at halftime, in a 3-0 win over Jamaica
. Dunn’s last cap came in a 1-1 tie with Honduras
on December 11, 1994. While Dunn started, he came off for Nelson Vargas
at halftime.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He was the 1994 American Professional Soccer League and the 1996-1997 National Professional Soccer League Rookies of the Year. He also earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1994. He now lives in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
with his wife and three kids.
High school and college
Dunn grew up in Olympia, WashingtonOlympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
where he attended North Thurston High School
North Thurston High School
North Thurston High School, located in the North Thurston Public Schools District in Lacey, Washington, is a comprehensive high school which first opened in 1955. North Thurston serves a portion of Lacey and northeast Thurston County. The school is accredited by the Washington State...
. During his four seasons at North Thurston, Dunn was a four-time All-state soccer player. As a senior, the team won the Washington State championship. Dunn was selected as an All American his senior season. Dunn graduated in 1990.
In 1991, Dunn, and his twin brother, James, entered Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions, located on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was founded in 1891 by the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary...
. Over his three seasons with the NCAA Division II Falcons, Jason became a prolific scorer, earning first team All American recognition in 1992 and 1993. In 1993, the Falcons won the Division II championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. In his last season, he also served as an assistant coach to Cliff McCrath
Cliff McCrath
Cliff McCrath is a retired American soccer player and coach. His greatest fame came as coach of Seattle Pacific University where he led the team to five NCAA Division II championships...
along with his brother James.
Seattle Sounders
On March 30, 1994, Dunn became the first player to sign with the expansion Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders (USL)
Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
(APSL). That year, he scored ten goals in twenty-two games, earning APSL Rookie of the Year and second team All Star honors. He repeated as a second team All Star in 1995, as he scored seven goals in twenty-five games.
Indoor Soccer
In 1996, Dunn signed with the Wichita WingsWichita Wings
This article is about the original team. For the current team, see Wichita Wings .The Wichita Wings were a professional indoor soccer franchise based in Wichita, Kansas. The Wings were admitted to the Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team on August 21, 1979...
of the indoor National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). He was selected the 1996-1997 NPSL Rookie of the Year. Over five seasons, he scored 265 goals in 178 games, his best season coming in 1999-2000 when he scored ninety-five goals in forty-four games. That season, he was a first team NPSL All Star. Dunn was injured during the 2000-2001 season, limited him to only eighteen games. At the end of the season, Dunn moved to the Harrisburg Heat
Harrisburg Heat
The Harrisburg Heat was a professional indoor soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team was part of the National Professional Soccer League, which later became the Major Indoor Soccer League, and has been defunct since 2003. The Harrisburg Heat was first formed during the 1991-92...
of Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
(MISL), but appeared in only twelve games before retiring from playing professionally.
In 1997, Dunn had also spent a single season with the Seattle SeaDogs
Seattle SeaDogs
The Seattle SeaDogs are a defunct indoor soccer team that played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1995 to 1997. They won the last CISL championship in 1997.-History:...
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
(CISL), which played during the summer.
National team
After his outstanding rookie season with the Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders (USL)
Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's...
, Dunn was called up for three national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
games that fall. He earned his first cap in a 1-0 loss to Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
on November 19, 1994 when he came on for Jovan Kirovski
Jovan Kirovski
Jovan Kirovski is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Club career:...
at the 61st minute. Three days later, he again came on for Kirovski, this time at halftime, in a 3-0 win over Jamaica
Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
. Dunn’s last cap came in a 1-1 tie with Honduras
Honduras national football team
The Honduran national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, La Bicolor or La H, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras...
on December 11, 1994. While Dunn started, he came off for Nelson Vargas
Nelson Vargas
For the Colombian road cyclist with the same name see Nélson VargasNelson Vargas is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent five seasons in Major League Soccer. He was also a member of the U.S...
at halftime.