Jake Nerwinski
American soccer player (born 1994)
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Jakob Maling Nerwinski (born October 17, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who last played as a right-back for St. Louis City SC. He is currently a free-agent.
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Nerwinski in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jakob Maling Nerwinski[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 17, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Right-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2013 | NJSA 04 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | UConn Huskies | 81 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 159 | (4) |
| 2017 | → Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | St. Louis City SC | 45 | (1) |
| 2024 | St. Louis City 2 | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 28, 2025 | |||
Early life
A native of the Lawrenceville section of Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey,[3] Nerwinski played varsity soccer from his freshman through senior year at Notre Dame High School[4] in Lawrenceville under coach Mike Perone. During each of his four years as a varsity starter he earned All-County honors and was named to All-State, All-Area, or All-Conference first teams at least once per season. During his senior season, Nerwinski broke Notre Dame's all-time scoring record with 21 goals and 19 assists.[5]
Career
College
Nerwinski played four years of college soccer at the University of Connecticut between 2013 and 2016. During his time at UConn, Nerwinski was named in the American Athletic Conference First Team and the NSCAA First Team All-East Region for two consecutive years.[5]
Professional
On January 13, 2017, Nerwinski was selected 7th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[6] He signed with the club on February 9, 2017.[7]
Nerwinski made his professional debut on February 22, 2017, in a 1–1 draw with the New York Red Bulls in the CONCACAF Champions League.[8]
Following the 2022 season, Nerwinski's contract option was declined by Vancouver.[9]
Nerwinski signed a two-year deal with St. Louis City SC on November 28, 2022, joining the club in their inaugural season in MLS in 2023.[10] Nerwinski left St.Louis in October 2024 after having his contract option declined by the club following the 2024 season. [11]
Honors
Vancouver Whitecaps
St. Louis City SC
