Jason Hartill (born January 16, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player.

Jason Hartill
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-01-16) January 16, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Carleton Place, Ontario Canada
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
West Ottawa SC
Toronto FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– CBU Capers 15 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 York United FC 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 9, 2024

Early life

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After playing houseleague soccer in his hometown in Carleton Place for four years, he then joined West Ottawa SC at U9 level.[1] He then joined the Toronto FC Academy when he was at the U17 level.[1] He also played with Team Ontario at the U16 and U18 levels, including at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[1][2]

University career

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In 2023, he began attending Cape Breton University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1][3] In his first season, he won the U Sports national title with the Capers, while also being named an AUS Second Team All-Star.[4][5]

Club career

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At the 2024 CPL-U Sports Draft, Hartill was selected in the second round (12th overall) by York United FC.[6] In May 2024, he signed a U-Sports contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[7][8] On May 4, he made his Canadian Premier League debut, in a substitute appearance, against Pacific FC.[9] In August 2024, he departed the club to return to university, with the club declining to retain his rights for the 2025 season.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d LeBlanc, Corey (April 13, 2023). "Capers add gifted midfielder to championship line-up". CBU Capers.
  2. ^ "Jason Hartill Canada Summer Games profile". 2022 Canada Summer Games.
  3. ^ "Jason Hartill: Rookie on the Rise for AUS Championship". Cape Breton University. October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "CBU foursome named AUS first-team all-stars, Midfielder Jason Hartill receives second-team nod". CBU Capers. October 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Fraser, Jeremy (September 25, 2024). "Hartill brings professional experience back to Cape Breton Capers lineup following summer with CPL team". Saltwire Network.
  6. ^ "York United FC select Christian Zeppieri and Jason Hartill in 2024 CPL - U SPORTS Draft". York United FC. December 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "York United FC announce signing of midfielder Jason Hartill to U Sports contract". May 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Jacques, John (May 4, 2024). "York United Doubles Down On Draft Picks To Sign Jason Hartill". Northern Tribune.
  9. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (May 4, 2024). "Recap: Pacific FC 2-0 York United — CPL Match #14". Canadian Premier League.
  10. ^ "CPL clubs announce multiple U SPORTS players remaining with teams, returning to university". Canadian Premier League. August 15, 2024.
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