35 Facts About Jake Rozhansky

Jake Michael Rozhansky is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Jake Rozhansky played his first two collegiate seasons at Virginia, winning a national title with the Cavaliers as a freshman, before transferring and spending his final two seasons at Maryland.

Jake Rozhansky was drafted by Columbus Crew SC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, but instead chose to go overseas and sign in Israel with Maccabi Netanya.

Jake Rozhansky was born on 4 July 1996 in Germantown, Maryland.

Jake Rozhansky attended Montgomery Blair High School, but played just one year of high school soccer for the Blazers, instead spending his youth at the club level with Olney Rangers and Bethesda Olney.

Jake Rozhansky won the Golden Ball at the 2013 US Youth Soccer National Championships during his final year with Olney Rangers.

Jake Rozhansky was the subject of interest from English club Arsenal in 2012, but ultimately was not pursued by the Premier League side.

Jake Rozhansky committed to play college soccer at the University of Virginia.

Jake Rozhansky was part of a recruiting class that included Jeff Caldwell and Peter Pearson.

Jake Rozhansky started all but two matches during his freshman season, helping the Cavaliers become national champions after defeating UCLA on penalties in the College Cup.

Jake Rozhansky finished the season with one goal and four assists in 23 appearances and was named to both the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team and the College Cup All-Tournament Team.

Ahead of his sophomore year, Jake Rozhansky was called up by the United States U23 national team, taking part in a college identification camp in the lead-up to the 2015 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship.

Jake Rozhansky was named to the All-ACC Second Team at the end of the 2015 season.

Jake Rozhansky initially left school to trial with clubs in Europe, including a stint at SC Freiburg in Germany, but instead returned to college and decided to transfer.

Jake Rozhansky finished his time at Virginia with five goals and four assists in 37 appearances.

Jake Rozhansky finished the season with three goals and eight assists in 21 appearances and was named to the 2017 Jewish Sports Review Division 1 Men's Soccer All-America Team.

Jake Rozhansky was named as a team captain ahead of his senior season, alongside George Campbell and Chase Gasper.

Jake Rozhansky finished his Maryland career with 7 goals and 17 assists from 40 appearances.

Ahead of his senior year of college, Jake Rozhansky was selected to the United States squad to compete in the 2017 Maccabiah Games.

Jake Rozhansky appeared in all six matches the Americans played in the tournament, finishing as the Golden Boot winner with six goals.

Jake Rozhansky was selected to take part in the 2018 MLS Combine, but dropped out and instead chose to sign overseas.

Since he is Jewish, Jake Rozhansky was able to claim Israeli citizenship and was classified as a domestic player.

Jake Rozhansky made 13 appearances for the Diamonds after signing, helping the club to a fifth-place league finish.

Jake Rozhansky continued to be a regular presence in the club's lineup throughout the season, although he primarily appeared as a substitute: 17 of his 28 league appearances on the year came off the bench.

Jake Rozhansky scored one goal in 31 appearances in all competitions for Hapoel Katamon, to go with his five appearances on the year for Maccabi Netanya.

Jake Rozhansky signed for one year with an option for a second season.

Just weeks before the season began, it was revealed that Jake Rozhansky was one of seven players who could not be registered as the club did not have the money to pay their salaries.

Jake Rozhansky departed the club at the end of the season after tallying one goal from 30 appearances, helping Afula stay in Liga Leumit through the relegation playoffs.

On 3 September 2020, Jake Rozhansky dropped down a division to sign with Liga Alef club Maccabi Herzliya.

Jake Rozhansky made 12 appearances in all competitions for Herzliya, his debut cup appearance the only one he made outside of league play.

Jake Rozhansky returned to the United States on 1 April 2021 and signed with USL League One club New England Revolution II.

Jake Rozhansky was immediately installed as the team captain, which was described as "a testament to his leadership ability" by SB Nation site The Bent Musket.

Jake Rozhansky played 76 minutes before being replaced by Morris Matthews.

Jake Rozhansky tallied a team-high six assists from 23 appearances during his first season in New England.

Jake Rozhansky is the oldest of two children to his parents, Roman Jake Rozhansky and Irina Mathews.