Lennon Thompson Explained

Lennon Thompson (born January 1, 2005) is a Canadian soccer player.

Early life

Thompson played youth soccer with Coastal FC, later joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.^[1] After spending three years with the Whitecaps, he was invited to trial with Sirens F.C. of the Maltese Premier League.^[2]

Club career

In 2022, Thompson played with TSS FC Rovers in League1 British Columbia.^[3]

In May 2023, he signed a developmental contract with Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League, while also playing with their League1 British Columbia affiliate Unity FC.^{[4] [5]} He made his professional debut for Vancouver on June 2, in a substitute appearance against Pacific FC.^{[6] [7]}

On January 7, 2024, Thompson signed with Scottish club Heart of Midlothian B, the reserve team of Heart of Midlothian, in the Lowland Football League for the remainder of the season, following a two-week trial period.^{[8] [9]} On January 26, 2024, he made his debut for Hearts B against the Cumbernauld Colts.^[10]

Personal life

Thompson is the son of former Canadian national team player and former Vancouver FC assistant coach Niall Thompson.

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
TSS FC Rovers	2022	League1 British Columbia	?	?	?	?	—		—		?	?
Vancouver FC	2023	Canadian Premier League	3	0	–		0	0	–		3	0
Unity FC (loan)	2023[11]	League1 British Columbia	2	0	0	0	–		–		2	0
Career total			5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lennon Thompson Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
2. Web site: Lennon Thompson, James Cameron, Kourosh Jamshidi join VFC on Developmental Contracts. May 3, 2023. Vancouver FC.
3. Web site: TSS Rovers 2022 League1 BC squad profile (Part Two – Defenders). May 12, 2022. Away from the Numbers. Michael. McColl.
4. Web site: Three young players added to Vancouver FC roster under talent development contracts. May 8, 2023. Aldergrove Star.
5. Web site: Lennon Thompson Earns Hearts Deal In Scotland. January 7, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
6. Web site: Vancouver FC's young talent continues to show results. June 16, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
7. Web site: Langley's new soccer team hits the road again. June 9, 2023. Langley Advance Times.
8. Web site: January 7, 2024 . Lennon joins wee Jambos . January 7, 2024 . Heart of Midlothian F.C..
9. Web site: Paton . Ewan . January 7, 2023 . Hearts B sign highly-rated Canadian Lennon Thompson . January 7, 2023 . The Herald.
10. Web site: Match Report: Hearts B 1-3 Cumbernauld Colts. January 26, 2024. Heart of Midlothian F.C..
11. Web site: Lennon Thompson 2023 L1BC Stats. League1 British Columbia.