{{Short description|Canadian soccer player (born 2002)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Jacen Russell-Rowe | image = | fullname = Jacen Rex Orlando Russell-Rowe<ref>{{Cite web |title=FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 – List of Players |url=https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227222540/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |access-date=October 25, 2020 |website=fifadata.com |publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association}}</ref> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|09|13}} | birth_place = Toronto, Ontario, Canada | height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}} | position = Forward | currentclub = Toulouse | clubnumber = 13 | youthyears1 = 2005–2017 | youthclubs1 = Brampton YSC | youthyears2 = 2017–2019 | youthclubs2 = Toronto | collegeyears1 = 2020–2021 | college1 = Maryland Terrapins | collegecaps1 = 26 | collegegoals1 = 4 | years1 = 2018 | clubs1 = Toronto III | caps1 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2019 | clubs2 = Toronto II | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2022 | clubs3 = Columbus Crew 2 | caps3 = 19 | goals3 = 21 | years4 = 2022 | clubs4 = → Columbus Crew (loan) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2022–2026 | clubs5 = Columbus Crew | caps5 = 78<!--note two appearances in 2022 were on loan and included in row above--> | goals5 = 16 | years6 = 2023 | clubs6 = → Columbus Crew 2 (loan) | caps6 = 1 | goals6 = 1 | years7 = 2026– | clubs7 = Toulouse | caps7 = 13 | goals7 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2019 | nationalteam1 = Canada U17 | nationalcaps1 = 7 | nationalgoals1 = 4 | nationalyears2 = 2023– | nationalteam2 = Canada | nationalcaps2 = 8 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2026 | nationalteam3 = Canada B | nationalcaps3 = 1 | nationalgoals3 = 1 | club-update = May 19, 2026 | nationalteam-update = March 31, 2026 }} '''Jacen Rex Orlando Russell-Rowe''' (born September 13, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for {{French football updater|Toulouse}} club Toulouse and the Canada national team.
==Early life== He began playing soccer at age three with Brampton YSC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacen Russell- Rowe |url=https://bramptonsc.com/club-information/alumni-player/jacen-russell-rowe/ |access-date=April 11, 2023 |website=Welcome to Brampton Soccer Club |language=en-US}}</ref> He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, scoring 19 goals in 13 games for the U-16/17 set up in the 2018-19 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/canada-youth-international-jacen-russell-rowe-headed-to-university-of-maryland-566950402.html|title=Canada youth international Jacen Russell-Rowe headed to University of Maryland|date=January 13, 2020|work=Winnipeg Free Press|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-01-10 |title=Men's Soccer Adds Canadian YNT Forward Russell-Rowe |url=https://umterps.com/news/2020/1/10/mens-soccer-adds-canadian-ynt-forward-russell-rowe.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260212144345/https://umterps.com/news/2020/1/10/mens-soccer-adds-canadian-ynt-forward-russell-rowe.aspx |archive-date=2026-02-12 |access-date=2026-02-12 |website=University of Maryland Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
==College career== In 2020, he committed to the University of Maryland, College Park where he would play for the Terrapins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://umterps.com/news/2020/1/10/mens-soccer-adds-canadian-ynt-forward-russell-rowe.aspx|date=January 10, 2020|title=Men's soccer adds Canadian YNT forward Russell-Rowe|work=Maryland Terrapins|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-terps/2020/1/10/21060036/maryland-mens-soccer-jacen-russell-rowe-2020-roster-sasho-cirovski-recruiting|title=Maryland men's soccer announces addition of Jacen Russell-Rowe to 2020 roster|first=Henry|last=Malone|date=January 10, 2020|work=Testudo Times|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> In his debut for Maryland on February 19, 2021, he scored a goal from 30 yards out against the Penn State Nittany Lions for his first NCAA goal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dbknews.com/2021/02/19/maryland-mens-soccer-penn-state-game-recap-result/|title=Maryland men's soccer unable to overcome early hole, falling to No. 23 Penn State, 3-2|first=Tom|last=Hindle|date=February 19, 2021|work=The Diamondback|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dbknews.com/2021/02/21/maryland-mens-soccer-freshmen-jacen-russell-rowe/|title=Maryland men's soccer relied on its freshmen against Penn State|first=Tom|last=Hindle|date=February 21, 2021|work=The Diamondback|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref>
On March 7, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to give Maryland its first victory of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dbknews.com/2021/03/07/maryland-mens-soccer-wisconsin-game-result-recap/|title=Jacen Russell-Rowe stars as Maryland men's soccer beats Wisconsin, 1-0|first=Tom|last=Hindle|date=March 7, 2021|work=The Diamondback|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> For his freshman season, he was named to the 2020/21 Big Ten All-Freshman Team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://umterps.com/news/2021/4/10/mens-soccer-four-terps-named-all-big-ten|title=Four Terps named All-Big Ten|date=April 10, 2021|work=Maryland Terrapins|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref>
==Club career==
=== Toronto FC === In 2018, he made one appearance for Toronto FC III in League1 Ontario.<ref name=tfciii>{{cite web |url=https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24578273?subseason=490480 |title=Jacen Russell-Rowe 2018 L1O Stats |work=League 1 Ontario |access-date=December 15, 2019 |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830140904/https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/24578273?subseason=490480 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On July 3, 2019, he made his professional debut with Toronto FC II in USL League One (while on an academy contract), coming on as a substitute against FC Tucson.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nsxinetwork.com/tfc-ii-v-tucson-tussle-in-tucson-turns-to-travesty-for-young-reds/|title=TFC II in D3: Tussle in Tucson Turned into Travesty for Toronto|first=Gwyn|last=Richards|date=July 7, 2019|work=NSXI Network|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> === Columbus Crew 2 ===
In March 2022 Russell-Rowe signed with MLS Next Pro side Columbus Crew 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-2-signs-three-players|title=Columbus Crew 2 signs three players|date=March 18, 2022|work=Columbus Crew|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> He scored his first professional goal on April 10 against Philadelphia Union II.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.massivereport.com/2022/4/11/23019626/columbus-crew-2-wins-second-consecutive-game-beats-union-ii-1-0-jacen-russell-rowe|title=Crew 2 wins second consecutive game, beats Union II 1-0|date=April 11, 2022|work=Massive Report|first=Devin|last=Weisbarth|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> On May 28, he signed a short term loan with the first team, Columbus Crew, ahead of their MLS game against Atlanta United.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-signs-jacen-russell-rowe-on-a-short-term-loan-agreement-from-colum|title=Columbus Crew signs Jacen Russell-Rowe on a short-term loan agreement from Columbus Crew 2|date=May 28, 2022|work=Columbus Crew|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.massivereport.com/2022/5/28/23145620/columbus-crew-2-forward-jacen-russell-rowe-loaned-to-first-team-for-atlanta-united-trip-mls-2022|title=Crew 2 forward Jacen Russell-Rowe loaned to first team for Atlanta United trip|first=Drew|last=McDaniel|work=Massive Report|date=May 28, 2022|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> On June 18, he signed another short-term loan with the Crew for their match against Charlotte FC, in which he appeared as a substitute for his MLS debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.massivereport.com/2022/6/22/23174335/columbus-crew-2s-jacen-russell-rowe-mo-faris-make-first-team-debut-mls-2022|title=Crew 2's Jacen Russell-Rowe, Mo Faris make first-team debut|date=June 22, 2022|work=Massive Report|first=Devin|last=Weisbarth|access-date=June 24, 2022|archive-date=December 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202002619/https://www.massivereport.com/2022/6/22/23174335/columbus-crew-2s-jacen-russell-rowe-mo-faris-make-first-team-debut-mls-2022|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Russell-Rowe was named MLS Next Pro Player of the Month for both May and June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=mlsnextpro |title=MLS NEXT Pro Monthly Awards: June {{!}} MLSNEXTPro.com |url=https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/mls-next-pro-monthly-awards-june |access-date=July 7, 2022 |website=mlsnextpro |language=en}}</ref> Russell-Rowe won the 2022 MLS Next Pro MVP, the 2022 MLS Next Pro Golden Boot Award after leading the league with 21 goals and was also named to the MLS Next Pro Best XI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/mls-next-pro-award-winners-announced|date=September 23, 2022|title=MLS NEXT Pro Award Winners Announced|work=MLS Next Pro|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/mls/columbus-crew/2022/10/07/jacen-russell-rowe-wins-mls-next-pro-mvp-golden-boot-columbus-crew-2/69543870007/|title=Columbus Crew 2 forward Jacen Russell-Rowe named inaugural MLS Next Pro MVP|website=Columbus Dispatch|author=Bailey Johnson|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> On June 29, 2022, Columbus traded $50,000 in General Allocation Money to acquire his homegrown rights from Toronto FC, and signed him to their first team's roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-crew-sign-crew-2-forward-jacen-russell-rowe|title=Columbus Crew sign Crew 2 forward Jacen Russell-Rowe | MLSSoccer.com|website=mlssoccer|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Giannis |first=Maniatis |date=2022-06-29 |title=F168 |url=https://f1688com.com/ |access-date=2026-05-06 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.columbuscrew.com/news/columbus-crew-signs-columbus-crew-2-forward-jacen-russell-rowe | title=Columbus Crew signs Columbus Crew 2 forward Jacen Russell-Rowe |access-date=2026-05-06|website=Columbus Crew}}</ref> He made his first MLS start the same day against Toronto FC, recording two assists in a 2–1 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/2022/06/29/canadian-teenager-jacen-russell-rowe-helps-columbus-crew-past-toronto-fc.html|title=Canadian teenager Jacen Russell-Rowe helps Columbus Crew past Toronto FC|first=Neil|last=Davidson|work=Toronto Star|date=June 29, 2022|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> Russell-Rowe scored his first MLS goal on March 25, 2023, in a 6–1 victory versus Atlanta United.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gay |first=Colin |date=March 25, 2023 |title=New-look Columbus Crew rolls through Atlanta United for 6-1 home win |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/mls/columbus-crew/2023/03/25/columbus-crew-rolls-through-atlanta-united-with-6-1-win/70048216007/ |access-date=April 11, 2023 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Toulouse === On February 2, 2026, the Crew announced that they had sold Russell-Rowe to Ligue 1 side Toulouse for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Columbus Crew transfer Jacen Russell-Rowe to Toulouse FC |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-crew-transfer-jacen-russell-rowe-to-toulouse-fc |access-date=2026-02-02 |website=MLSSoccer.com |language=en}}</ref> He made his Ligue 1 debut on February 8, 2026, coming on as a substitute in the 73rd minute against Angers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toulouse FC - Équipe professionnelle 2025-2026 |url=https://www.toulousefc.com/match-center/equipe-professionnelle-20252026-91qqlyz09tg9ez5o7q2lpe0b8 |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=www.toulousefc.com}}</ref>
On April 25, 2026, he scored his first goal for Toulouse in a 2–2 draw against Monaco.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toulouse vs Monaco |url=https://www.toulousefc.com/match-center/equipe-professionnelle-20252026-9zkahvlipcmh3o95lr4ea95hw |access-date=May 3, 2026 |website=Toulouse FC}}</ref>
==International career== Born in Canada, Russell-Rowe is of Jamaican descent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schaffner |first=Andre |date=March 7, 2023 |title=The top 23 Canadians who are 23 and under |url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2023/3/7/23624477/the-top-23-canadians-who-are-23-and-under |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=Waking The Red}}</ref> In 2016, he made his debut in the Canadian youth program when was called to a training camp for the Canada U15 team.<ref name="canada">{{Canada Soccer player|id=4279|accessdate=2026-05-06}}</ref>
Russell-Rowe represented Canada's Under-17 side at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Five Academy Players named to Canada Soccer Roster for CONCACAF U-17 Championship {{!}} Toronto FC |url=https://www.torontofc.ca/news/five-academy-players-named-canada-soccer-roster-concacaf-u-17-championship |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=torontofc |language=en}}</ref> He was subsequently named to the team for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/canada-names-roster-for-fifa-u-17-world-cup-still-looking-for-first-win-at-event-1.1383287|date=October 18, 2019|title=Canada names roster for FIFA U-17 World Cup|work=TSN|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> where he scored both of Canada's goals at the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/sports/national_sports/article_1104586f-c78c-56f7-85de-57d4c215a680.html|title=Canada youth international Jacen Russell-Rowe headed to University of Maryland|date=January 13, 2020|work=The Daily Courier|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> In 2019, he was a nominee for Canadian Youth International Player of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://umterps.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/jacen-russell-rowe/9680|title=Jacen Russell-Rowe Maryland profile|work=Maryland Terrapins|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref>
In May 2023, Russell-Rowe was listed on the Canada preliminary roster for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2023/05/19/concacaf-drops-stacked-canada-preliminary-nations-league-roster-with-some-surprise-names/|date=May 19, 2023|title=CONCACAF drops stacked Canada preliminary Nations League roster with some surprise names|access-date=May 19, 2023|work=Canada Soccer Daily}}</ref> In June 2023, he was named to the final squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://massive-report.com/2023/06/19/columbus-crews-jacen-russell-rowe-receivers-first-international-call-up-to-canadian-national-team-for-gold-cup-mls-2023/|title=Crew's Jacen Russell-Rowe receivers first International call-up to Canadian National Team for Gold Cup|date=June 19, 2023|work=Massive Report|first=Nathan|last=Townsend|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref> Russell-Rowe made his debut in the tournament opener against Guadeloupe on June 27, where he scored an own-goal in an eventual 2-2 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/match-analysis-canada-stunned-by-late-equalizer-in-gold-cup-draw-vs-guadeloupe|date=June 27, 2023|title=MATCH ANALYSIS: Canada stunned by late equalizer in Gold Cup draw vs. Guadeloupe|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke|work=Canadian Premier League|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref>
In June 2024, Russell-Rowe was named to Canada's squad for the 2024 Copa América.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canadasoccer.com/news/canmnt-announce-2024-copa-america-roster/|title=CANMNT ANNOUNCE 2024 COPA AMÉRICA ROSTER|date=June 15, 2024|work= Canadian Soccer Association|access-date=2026-05-06}}</ref>
On January 17, 2026, he scored his first goal for Canada in a non-FIFA international friendly against Guatemala.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=Canadian |date=2026-01-18 |title=Canada beats Guatemala in friendly as newcomers get chance |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/canada-beats-guatemala-in-friendly/ |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=Sportsnet.ca |language=en}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Club=== {{updated|match played April 25, 2026}}<ref>{{Soccerway|jacen-russell-rowe/546771|access-date=December 15, 2019}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Playoffs !colspan="2"|National cup !colspan="2"|League cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |Toronto FC III |2018<ref name=tfciii/> |League1 Ontario |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |Toronto FC II |2019 |USL League One |1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||0 |- |Columbus Crew 2 |2022 |MLS Next Pro |19||21||3||4||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||22||25 |- |Columbus Crew (loan) |2022 |MLS |2||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0 |- |rowspan="5"|Columbus Crew |2022 |rowspan="4"|MLS |4||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||0 |- |2023 |21||4||2||0||3||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||28||4 |- |2024 |22||5||2||0||0||0||4||1||8||2||36||8 |- |2025 |31||7||3||2||0||0||3||0||2||1||39||10 |- !colspan="2"|Columbus total !80!!16!!7!!2!!3!!0!!9!!1!!10!!3!!109!!22 |- |Columbus Crew 2 (loan) |2023 |MLS Next Pro |1||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||1||1 |- |Toulouse |2025–26 |Ligue 1 |11||1||colspan="2"|—||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||13||1 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !113!!39!!10!!6!!5!!0!!9!!1!!10!!3!!147!!49 |}
===International=== {{updated|match played March 31, 2026}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year |- !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- | rowspan="4" |Canada |2023||4||0 |- |2024||3||0 |- |2025|| colspan="2" |— |- |2026||1||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!8!!0 |} ==Honours== '''Columbus Crew''' *MLS Cup: 2023 *Leagues Cup: 2024 *CONCACAF Champions Cup runner-up: 2024
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{USL League One player|jacen-russell-rowe}} * {{Canada Soccer player|4279}}
{{Toulouse FC squad}} {{Navboxes | title = Canada squads | bg = red | fg = white | list1 = {{Canada squad 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup}} {{Canada squad 2024 Copa América}} }} {{MLS Next Pro top scorers}}
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