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Jay Joshua Herdman (born 14 August 2004) is a New Zealand professional footballer. He is a youth international for New Zealand.

Early life

Herdman began playing youth soccer at age four with Hibiscus Coast. He moved to Canada at age 8, when his father was named the head coach of the Canada women's team. He later played in Canada with Surrey United SC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2017. He spent time with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team during their 2021 and 2022 pre-seasons, including making an appearance in a pre-season fixture against Indy Eleven.

Club career

In March 2022, Herdman signed a contract with Whitecaps FC 2. He made his professional debut on 26 March against Houston Dynamo 2. In November 2023, he signed an extension with the team for the 2024 season. While with Whitecaps 2, he served as team captain for a spell. After participating in the 2024 pre-season with the Vancouver Whitecaps first team, he signed a short-term loan agreement with them ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One first leg against Tigres UANL, but was an unused substitute in the match. He signed addition short term loans on March 1 and April 19. On April 20, he made his Major League Soccer debut, in a substitute appearance against Seattle Sounders FC.

In September 2024, Herdman was loaned to Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC for the remainder of the 2024 season. Upon his move to Cavalry, he was converted to a left winger role, from his typical central attacking roles. He made his debut on September 15 against Atlético Ottawa. He scored his first goal and added his first assist, in his first start for Cavalry, on October 5 against Pacific FC. After the 2024 season, Whitecaps 2 declined his option for 2025.

International career

Herdman is eligible for New Zealand through birth, England through parentage and Canada through residency.

In April 2022, he was called up to the Canadian U20 team for the first time for a camp in Costa Rica. He made his debut in a friendly during the camp against Costa Rica U20.

In August 2022, he was named in the New Zealand U19 squad to contest the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship. On 7 September 2022, Herdman made his debut scored his first goal against Cook Islands in an 8–0 win. Herdman won the Golden Ball, as the top player in the tournament, which New Zealand won.

In March 2023, he was called up to the New Zealand U22 for friendlies against China U24 (in preparation for the 2024 Olympic team, which is a U23 tournament). He debuted for the U22s in the first match on 23 March, and scored a late winner in a 2-1 victory on 26 March.

In May 2023, he was named to the New Zealand U20 for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his World Cup debut in the first match against Guatemala U20 on 20 May. On 23 May, he scored in a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan U20.

In July 2024, he was named to the New Zealand U23 for the 2024 Olympics.

Personal life

Herdman is the son of former Toronto FC head coach John Herdman.

Career statistics

As of November 9, 2024

Honours

New Zealand

• OFC U-19 Championship: 2022

Individual

• OFC U-19 Championship Golden Ball: 2022

References

1. ^ "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA. 24 July 2024. p. 11. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
2. ^ Jay Herdman at the Canadian Soccer Association
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4. "Jay Herdman Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
5. ^ "WFC2 add five teenagers from Whitecaps FC BMO Academy". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 16 March 2022.
6. Fossey, Maxim (26 March 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
7. "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 17 November 2023.
8. Molinaro, John (5 November 2024). "CPL Talk: Jay Herdman making a splash with Cavalry FC". TFC Republic.
9. "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielders Jeevan Badwal and Jay Herdman to MLS short-term agreements". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
10. "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Jay Herdman to second MLS short-term agreement". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 1 March 2024.
11. "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Jay Herdman to third MLS short-term agreement". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 19 April 2024.
12. Vallejo, Felipe (21 April 2024). "'Caps move back into first in the West". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
13. "Cavalry FC Signs Midfielder Jay Herdman on Loan". Cavalry FC. 13 September 2024.
14. "Whitecaps FC 2 loan midfielder Jay Herdman to Cavalry FC". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 13 September 2024.
15. Hewitt, Thomas (6 November 2024). "Exclusive: Jay Herdman on adjusting to life at Cavalry and hosting a Canadian Premier League final". Canadian Soccer Daily.
16. Greer, Remy (15 September 2024). "Cavalry, Ottawa share points in combative CPL clash". Western Wheel.
17. Dheensaw, Cleve (5 October 2024). "Herdman paces Cavalry as Pacific FC haunted by early red card". Times Colonist.
18. "Whitecaps FC announce 2025 WFC2 roster updates". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 11 December 2024.
19. "National U-20s midfielder Jay Herdman: 'The three coaches who've helped me'". Friends of Football. 8 May 2023.
20. "FIFA.com talks to Jay Herdman about upcoming U-20 World Cup in Argentina". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 10 May 2023.
21. Davidson, Neil (16 April 2022). "Canadian men's U-20 soccer team features some very familiar names". CBC Sports.
22. "Jay Herdman called up to New Zealand for FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifying". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 31 August 2022.
23. Jain, Arpita (24 November 2022). "Who Is Jay Herdman? John Herdman Is Proud Of His Son For Making Into Under 19 National Team". Current Affairs.
24. "Jay Herdman awarded Golden Ball after New Zealand's OFC U-19 Championship win". Friends of Football. 26 September 2022.
25. "Linder, Herdman called up to New Zealand U-23 national team". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 2 March 2023.
26. "New Zealand U-22s impress as they beat China 2-0 at Mt Smart Stadium". Friends of Football. 23 March 2023.
27. "Jay Herdman's late goal clinches 2-1 win for national U-22 side against China". Friend of Football. 26 March 2023.
28. "Jay Herdman named in NZ U-20 FIFA World Cup". 1News. 1 May 2023.
29. "Linder and Herdman named to New Zealand's FIFA U-20 World Cup roster". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 2 May 2023.
30. "FIFA U-20 World Cup: Herdman helps New Zealand capture opening day win over Guatemala". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 20 May 2023.
31. "Jay Herdman scores at FIFA U-20 World Cup". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 23 May 2023.
32. Henry Jr, Larry (29 May 2023). "Jay Herdman, Juan Castilla headline top performances during FIFA U-20 World Cup group stage". MLS Next Pro.
33. "Jay Herdman named to New Zealand Olympic team". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 9 July 2024.
34. "Jay Herdman, son of John Herdman, to play for New Zealand at Paris Olympics". Toronto Star. 10 July 2024.
35. Rollo, Phillip (3 September 2022). "John Herdman's son Jay pursues his own World Cup dream with Junior All Whites". Stuff.
36. Jay Herdman at Soccerway

External links

• Jay Herdman at the Canadian Soccer Association
• Jay Herdman at Soccerway

v t e New Zealand men's football squad – 2024 Summer Olympics
1 Paulsen 2 Boxall 3 Sutton 4 Bindon 5 Surman 6 Bell 7 Garbett (c) 8 Old 9 Waine 10 Singh 11 Randall 12 Sims 13 Kelly-Heald 14 Herdman 15 Sheridan 16 Conchie 17 Bayliss 18 Van Hattum 19 Gillion 20 Hughes 21 Toomey 22 Gray Coach: Bazeley

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• Sportspeople from Invercargill
• New Zealand men's association footballers
• New Zealand men's youth international footballers
• Canadian men's soccer players
• Canada men's youth international soccer players
• New Zealand people of English descent
• Canadian people of English descent
• New Zealand emigrants to Canada
• Men's association football midfielders
• Whitecaps FC 2 players
• MLS Next Pro players
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC players
• Major League Soccer players
• Footballers at the 2024 Summer Olympics
• Olympic association footballers for New Zealand
• Cavalry FC players
• Canadian Premier League players
• 21st-century Canadian sportsmen
• 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen