Jacob Peterson is a skillful and tricky forward that creates problems for opposing teams’ defenses with his quick moves and natural ability, which he developed during his years with the NCAA Men’s Soccer Champion Indiana University and the youth ranks of the U.S. Men’s National Team.
MLS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2008: Appeared in 17 games with 10 starts…Scored his only goal of season vs. DC United 5/44 that helped lead the Rapids to a 2-0 victory…The 53rd minute strike was nominated for MLS Goal of the Year…Played in 790 minutes for the Rapids Reserves and recorded an assist…2007: Played in 24 games, making a team-high 14 substitute appearances...He scored one goal in 2007 on June 28 against DC…2006: Made his professional debut playing 21 minutes on April 8 vs. Columbus…Scored his first goal on May 20 at LA…Recorded his first assist on June 3 at Chivas USA…Recorded his second assist on July 4 vs. New England…Scored his second goal on July 20 vs. Chivas; Recorded his third assist on Sept 9 at KC…Scored his third goal on Oct 7 vs. NY…Scored his fourth goal on October 14, 2006 at HOU…2006 Playoff Highlights: Played 71 minutes in WCSS Game 1…Played 74 minutes in WCSS Game 2…Played 16 minutes in Conference Final.
NATIONAL TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
Traveled to Japan with the U-23 National Team for two games in February 2007…Peterson was a standout member of the United States Under-20 and Under-17 National teams…His participation at the international level includes four games in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
In November 2007, Peterson traveled to Spain with the rest of the Generation adidas team, where he helped fight out at 0-0 draw with the Real Madrid Reserves.
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
Was a semi-finalist for the Hermann Trophy award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college soccer player, while with Indiana…Won 2 National Championships with the Hoosiers in 2003 and 2004, and scored a goal in both National Championship games.
PERSONAL
Was awarded the Rapids’ “Rookie of the Year Award” for establishing himself into the first team during his rookie season…Grew up and spent his entire youth in Portage, Michigan with his three younger sisters…Spent his junior and senior high school years in Bradenton, FL attending classes while in residence with the US youth National Teams…Majored in Political Science at Indiana and wants to be a lawyer one day…Lists his favorite player as Ruud van Nistelrooy.
ACTION SHOTS
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