COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 14 2023) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today it had signed midfielder Jay Chapman, previously of Dundee FC and Inter Miami FC. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.
“I’m happy to join the Switchbacks for this upcoming season,” said Chapman. “I heard a lot of great things about the organization and am looking forward to getting started and bringing a title to Colorado. See you soon.”
Chapman, 29, joins the Switchbacks after nearly a decade of play in various international leagues, as well as Major League Soccer. He most recently spent the 2020-2021 season with Inter Miami FC, where he made 33 appearances. He spent four seasons with Toronto FC, making 79 appearances and scoring six goals, as well as three goals with Toronto FC II. Overall, Chapman has made over 100 appearances in Major League Soccer, and has scored nine goals and eight assists throughout his career.
The Canadian native got his start with two years at TCF Academy, before joining Michigan State University, where he scored 12 goals in 64 appearances. He was named as a First Team All-American in his final year, and was the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year. Chapman made his first professional debut in May 2012 with SC Toronto, where he also scored his first professional goal in the 5-0 win for the club. Internationally, the midfielder has made ten appearances and scored one goal across Canada’s three national teams (U17, U23, and the senior team.)
With over 6,000 minutes played professionally, Chapman has also earned three MLS Cup Championships, a Supporters’ Shield, and is also a three time Canadian Cup Championship winner.
The technical staff had this to say on the signing. “Jay is a very accomplished and versatile player. To be coming in with an MLS cup and other trophies to his name speaks volumes. In his prime and hungry to get back to MLS we don’t expect him to be with us long, so this will be a player for our fans to get out and watch this year.”
Name: Jay Chapman
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6′ 0″
Date of Birth: January 1, 1994
Age: 29
Hometown: Brampton Ontario, Canada