Jackson Castro
American soccer player
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Jackson Castro (born December 24, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays for Forward Madison in USL League One.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 24, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Plano, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Forward Madison | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Solar SC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Creighton Bluejays | 74 | (22) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Chicago FC United | 18 | (4) |
| 2023 | Bavarian United SC | 8 | (2) |
| 2024 | Vermont Green FC | 10 | (2) |
| 2025 | Whitecaps FC 2 | 28 | (5) |
| 2025 | → Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2026– | Forward Madison | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of January 21, 2026 | |||
Early life
College career
In 2021, Castro began attending Creighton University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2] During his sophomore season, he was named the Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Week on two occasions,[3][4] before being named to the All-Big East Second Team at the end of the season.[5] In 2023, he was named to the All-Big East First Team.[6] Ahead of his senior season in 2024, he was named to the Big East All-Preseason Team.[7] At the end of the season, he was once again named to the All-Big East First Team.[8] After the season, he was invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase.[9]
Club career
In 2021 and 2022, Castro played with Chicago FC United in USL League Two.[10][11] In 2023, he played with Bavarian United SC. In February 2024, Castro signed with Vermont Green FC in USL League Two.[12] On June 26, 2024, he scored two goals in a 5-0 victory over Boston City FC.[13]
In February 2025, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro for the 2025 season, with an option for 2026.[1] On April 6, 2025, he scored his first goal in a 5-3 loss to the Tacoma Defiance.[14] In June and July 2025, he signed a series of short-term loans with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team.[15][16][17][18] On July 4, 2025, he made his MLS debut for the Whitecaps, in a substitute appearance, against the LA Galaxy.[19]
Castro signed with USL League One club Forward Madison FC prior to the 2026 season.[20]
Personal life
Castro is the son of former professional soccer player Diego Castro.[21]