John Nelson

FC Dallas

John Nelson

FC Dallas

Defender

Real Name: John Nelson

HT: 5' 9" WT: 160

Generation adidas

Age: 22 (07/11/1998)

Birthplace: Medina, Ohio

Hometown: Medina, Ohio

@Nelson_J14

Acquired

Nelson was selected by FC Dallas with the 10th overall pick (first round) of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.

Languages Spoken: English

Professional

2019: Appeared in nine MLS matches (started in four) for FC Dallas this season, played 451 minutes. Made his MLS debut in his home state of Ohio on March 16 vs. Columbus Crew SC after he subbed in the 74th minute. Started in his first MLS game and played the full 90-minutes on May 11 vs. New York Red Bulls. Started in seven regular season matches for North Texas Soccer Club, scored one goal and one assist in 630 minutes. Scored his first professional goal in the 22nd minute vs. Orlando City B on September 6. Recorded his first professional assist in the USL League One Semifinal on October 12 vs. Forward Madison. Was part of the USL League One Final North Texas Soccer Club Starting XI. North Texas beat Greenville Triumph 1-0 on October 19.

College

Nelson played two seasons with North Carolina starting in 41 matches for the Tar Heels. He was named to the 2017 All-ACC Freshman team and named to the second-team All-ACC member during his sophomore year. The Ohio-native is a Generations Adidas player.

National Team

Nelson has been called up to U.S. youth national teams and competed in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

Pronunciation

Stats

Player Stats

Game Log

MLS

Career Statistics (Regular Season)

Year	Club	GP	GS	MINS	SHTS	FC
2020	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0
2019	FC Dallas	9	4	451	2	1
Career Totals	-	9	4	451	2	1

Career Statistics (Post Season)

Year	Club	GP	GS	G	MINS	A	SHTS	SOG	FC	OFF	Y	R
2019	FC Dallas	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Regular Season

Date	Match	Result	Appearance	MINS	SHTS	FC	FS
3/07/2020	MTL @ DAL	T 2-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
2/29/2020	PHI @ DAL	W 0-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
10/06/2019	SKC @ DAL	W 0-6	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
9/29/2019	DAL @ COL	L 0-3	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
9/22/2019	NYC @ DAL	T 1-1	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
9/18/2019	DAL @ SEA	T 0-0	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
9/14/2019	DAL @ CHI	L 0-4	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/31/2019	CIN @ DAL	W 1-3	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/25/2019	HOU @ DAL	W 1-5	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/17/2019	DAL @ MTL	T 3-3	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/14/2019	DAL @ LA	L 0-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/10/2019	MIN @ DAL	W 3-5	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
8/03/2019	DAL @ ORL	L 0-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
7/27/2019	RSL @ DAL	T 0-0	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
7/20/2019	DAL @ SKC	W 2-0	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
7/13/2019	DAL @ MIN	L 0-1	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
7/04/2019	DC @ DAL	W 0-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
6/30/2019	DAL @ POR	L 0-1	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
6/26/2019	VAN @ DAL	T 2-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
6/22/2019	TOR @ DAL	W 0-3	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
6/08/2019	DAL @ SJ	T 2-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
6/01/2019	SEA @ DAL	W 1-2	Started	90	0	1	0
5/25/2019	DAL @ VAN	L 1-2	Started	90	1	0	1
5/19/2019	LAFC @ DAL	T 1-1	Subbed on	34	0	0	0
5/16/2019	DAL @ LAFC	L 0-2	Started	76	0	0	0
5/11/2019	RBNY @ DAL	L 3-1	Started	90	1	0	1
5/04/2019	DAL @ HOU	L 1-2	Subbed on	10	0	0	0
4/27/2019	SJ @ DAL	T 0-0	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
4/20/2019	DAL @ ATL	W 2-1	Subbed on	29	0	0	0
4/13/2019	POR @ DAL	W 1-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
4/06/2019	DAL @ PHI	L 1-2	Subbed on	16	0	0	0
3/30/2019	DAL @ RSL	W 4-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
3/23/2019	COL @ DAL	W 1-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
3/16/2019	DAL @ CLB	L 0-1	Subbed on	16	0	0	0
3/09/2019	LA @ DAL	W 0-2	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0
3/02/2019	NE @ DAL	T 1-1	Unused Sub	0	0	0	0