Jacob Randolph

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American soccer player (born 2001)

Jacob Randolph
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-04-09) April 9, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Number	31
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Barton Bulldogs	34	(0)
2022-2023	UNC Wilmington Seahawks	17	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024-	Pittsburgh Riverhounds	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 19, 2024

Jacob Patrick Randolph (born April 9, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship club, Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Career

College

Randolph played for Barton College from 2019-2021, making his debut against Shaw University.^[1]^[2] He put in many good performances, including a shutout against Emmanuel where he made a career-high 6 saves.^[3] In 2021, he was named as conference Defensive Player of the Week.^[4]

Randolph then joined the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in 2022.^[5] In 2023, he made 6 saves against Elon, but couldn't prevent a 1-0 loss.^[6] He made 4 saves in the draw with the University of Delaware.^[7]

Professional

On January 22, 2024, USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced the signings of Randolph and Eric Dick on 1-year deals with the option for 2025.^[8]^[9] Randolph made his debut in the 2-0 loss to Hartford Athletic.^[10] He got another start in the 1-0 loss to Louisville City, making 5 saves.^[11]

References

^ "Men's Soccer vs Shaw on 9/11/2019 - Box Score". Barton College. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Jacob Randolph - 2021 - Men's Soccer". Barton College. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Men's Soccer vs Emmanuel on 9/11/2021 - Box Score". Barton College. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Barton's Jacob Randolph named the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week". Barton College. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Jacob Randolph - Men's Soccer". UNC Wilmington Athletics. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Phoenix Edge Seahawks, 1-0". UNC Wilmington Athletics. 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ "Seahawks, Blue Hens Tie on Senior Day". UNC Wilmington Athletics. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ [email protected], NICHOLAS MURRAY- (2024-01-22). "Hounds bring aboard goalkeeper Eric Dick". USL Championship. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ Krysinsky, John (2024-01-22). "Keepers on Board: Riverhounds sign veteran Eric Dick and first-year pro Jacob Randolph". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ Coreschi, Colton (2024-06-15). "Unlucky Riverhounds hit post twice, fall to Hartford, 2-0". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
^ Coreschi, Colton (2024-06-19). "Hapless Hounds winless in seven after loss to Louisville". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-06-21.