1. Jack Jewsbury was born on April 13,1981 and is a retired American soccer player who played primarily as a midfielder.
11 Facts About Jack Jewsbury
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Jack Jewsbury attended Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, where he scored a state record 59 goals in his senior season and 124 goals in his four-year high school career.
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Jack Jewsbury played five years of college soccer at Saint Louis University, finishing his career tied for tenth on the school's all-time scoring list with 101 points.
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Jack Jewsbury was twice named first team All-Conference USA, winning the Conference Player of the Year award as a sophomore.
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Jack Jewsbury was drafted 43rd overall in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by the Kansas City Wizards, and signed to a developmental contract.
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Jack Jewsbury continued to progress with the club and soon became a very influential player for Kansas City.
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Jack Jewsbury was traded to the Portland Timbers for allocation money on March 1,2011.
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Jack Jewsbury was given the captain's armband, becoming the expansion side's first captain in MLS.
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Jack Jewsbury was named to the 2011 MLS All-Star Game, finishing the season with career highs in both goals and assists.
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Jack Jewsbury appeared in all of the Timbers' playoff games during his tenure with the club, including the Timbers' victory in MLS Cup 2015.
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Jack Jewsbury announced his retirement in September 2016, during the annual "Stand Together" community outreach banquet hosted by the Timbers and the Portland Thorns.