Nate Jaqua (born October 28, 1981 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American soccer forward, who currently plays for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer. October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The Emerald City Motto: The Worlds Greatest City for the Arts and Outdoors. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... Year founded 2006 League Major League Soccer Nickname TBD Stadium BMO Field Coach Mo Johnston Owner MLSE First Game TBD Largest Win TBD Worst Defeat TBD All-time Top Scorer TBD Supporter Groups Red Patch Boys, U-Sector, Ultras FC MLS Cup none Supporters Shield none Toronto FC is the... Major League Soccer (MLS) is the top soccer league in the United States in the American Soccer Pyramid. ...

Jaqua is a graduate of South Eugene High School, where he led his team to two Midwestern League titles and one co-championship with North Bend in 1996. South Eugene took home an Oregon Class 4A state title in 1998. He was named a Parade All-American twice and named Oregon 4A Player of the Year twice. Jaqua played college soccer at the University of Portland from 2000 to 2002. He totaled 29 goals and 22 assists in his three years there was named West Coast Conference freshman of the year. An NCAA tournament game between Indiana University and the University of Tulsa in 2004 College soccer is a term used to describe soccer that is played by teams operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes. ... It has been suggested that Purple Pride be merged into this article or section. ...

After his 2002 season, Jaqua signed a Project-40 contract with MLS, and entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, where he was selected third overall by the Fire. Although Jaqua was expected to fill the hole in the Fire's lineup left by Josh Wolff, Damani Ralph quickly took that position, and Jaqua was relegated to a reserve role, starting only five games, scoring two goals and two assists. Although Jaqua remained blocked at forward by Ralph and Ante Razov in the 2004 season, DaMarcus Beasley's departure to PSV Eindhoven left an open spot in the Fire midfield, which Jaqua soon took. He finished the season having started 21 games for the team, while scoring four goals and two assists. In the years since, Jaqua has continued to be used as an outside midfielder from time to time, however the majority of his appearances have come as a forward. Along with Chris Rolfe, Jaqua has formed one of the MLS's most dangerous strike partnerships over the last two seasons. In 2006, Jaqua was chosen as a reserve to participate in the MLS All Star Game, taking on Chelsea FC in an exhibition match at the Fire's home field, Toyota Park. Jaqua played well in the event, which the MLS side won in shocking fashion, 1-0. Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation aimed to raise the level of young soccer talent in the United States. ... The 2003 Major League Soccer Superdraft was held January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. ... Josh Wolff (born February 25, 1977 in Stone Mountain, Georgia) is an American soccer player, who currently plays forward for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. ... Damani Ralph (born November 6, 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican soccer player, who currently plays striker for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. ... Ante Razov (born March 2, 1974 in Whittier, California) is an American soccer striker, who currently plays for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. ... DaMarcus Lamont Beasley (born May 24, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American soccer player who currently plays on loan for Manchester City F.C.. He plays mostly as a winger, using his speed to trouble defenses. ... Philips Sport Vereniging (English: Philips Sports Union), widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a sports club from Eindhoven, the Netherlands. ...

On November 17, 2006 in the 2006 MLS Expansion Draft by Toronto FC, and is expected to be a fixture in TFC's attack. His selection in the draft has not stopped Jaqua from continuing his search for a club in Europe. He is currently in talks with three European teams about moving to Europe during the January transfer window. ^[1] 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2006 MLS Expansion Draft to be held November 17, 2006 is a special draft for MLS expansion team Toronto FC. Toronto FC will select 10 players from a pool of players from current MLS clubs. ... Year founded 2006 League Major League Soccer Nickname TBD Stadium BMO Field Coach Mo Johnston Owner MLSE First Game TBD Largest Win TBD Worst Defeat TBD All-time Top Scorer TBD Supporter Groups Red Patch Boys, U-Sector, Ultras FC MLS Cup none Supporters Shield none Toronto FC is the...

Jaqua has played for the U-18, U-20, and U-23 United States national teams. He got his first cap for the senior team on January 29, 2006, against Norway and nearly scored in the US's easy victory. First international Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada (Newark, NJ, USA; November 28, 1885) Official: Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Largest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands (Mission Viejo, CA, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador (Los Angeles, CA, USA; December 5, 1993) USA... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• List of current MLS players

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References

1. ^ Peysakh, Eugene. "Jaqua to Talk with Mystery Trio", Yanks Abroad, November 28, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-11-30.