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A veteran of American soccer, attacking midfielder Jamie Watson has scored in each of the top four divisions of American soccer. From 2009-2013, Watson played with the Austin Aztex-Orlando City franchise, playing against the Minnesota Thunder and Stars. He earned a caustic reputation with Minnesota fans, but acrimony became devotion when Watson spent a loan stretch with the Stars in 2012. After scoring ten times in twenty games for OCSC in an injury shortened 2013, Watson signed with Minnesota for the 2014 season.

Personal

• Twitter Handle: @jamiewatson77
• Hometown: Arlington, Texas
• Awards: voted "loudest teammate" by his fellow United players
• Favorite lunch meat: turkey
• Children: "Miguel and Christian"
• Favorite cereal: Frosted Flakes
• First thing he notices about people: if they are shorter than him
• Currently reading: "Aaron Pitchkolan's biography (it's a pop-up book)"
• Favorite TV show: Real World
• Worst injuries: "Grade three paper cut, burnt tongue from coffee" 
• Special talent: table tennis
• Charity involvement: Special Olympics, Make a Wish Foundation
• Pets: two dogs, Beck and Eli
• All-time favorite soccer player: Brian Kallman
• Coordinated Business Systems United Teammate Partner: Joy of the People

​Fun Fact: The Minnesota Dark Clouds once heckled Watson with the cheer "you dive like Jamie Watson", which stuck as the default response cheer for dives. When he scored during his loan spell with the MN Stars, Watson celebrated with a swan dive in front of the supporters. "You score like Jamie Watson" has become the second Watson-related cheer from the Dark Clouds.

Career

• Played college soccer for the University of North Carolina
• Selected 13th overall in the 2005 MLS Super Draft by RSL
• Has scored 58 goals in 180 appearances at all levels of American pro soccer
• Has scored 10 times in 25 appearances with the United States U17 team where he played alongside Freddy Adu
• Two appearances in the Team of the Week During 2014
• Made 25 appearances for the United States U-17 National Team, scoring 10 goals

2015 - Watson's season was cut short with a torn ACL. Prior to the injury he made four appearances and scored one goal.

2014 - Watson made his return to Minnesota, filling in various roles around the midfield. He scored his first goal of the year in United's 5-1 rout of Indy Eleven on August 16th.

2009-2013 - Jamie signed onto play with USL Second Division Club, Wilmington Hammerheads. He played the opening game of the season with the Charleston Battery on loan but returned to the Hammerheads after one game away. He was named to the USL2 All-League team, earned league player of the week, made the team of the week several times and earned league MVP honors and the league scoring title. In August of 2009, Watson signed a two year contract with the USL-1 team, Austin Aztex. In 2011 the club moved to Orlando, Florida and was renamed as Orlando City SC. After suffering from a pre-season injury, Jamie ended the season with 8 goals in 19 appearances. He continued to play two more seasons with Orlando City. 

2008 - Watson played for Austin Aztex U23 of the USL Premier Development League over the summer. He scored 7 goals in 13 appearances and helped the team reach the PDL playoffs for the first time. He was then signed on to FC Dallas in August and made one appearance with the MLS team. 

2005-2007 - Jamie was selected in the first round of the 2005 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. He had 2 goals and 1 assist in 39 first-team appearances. Watson was largely involved with the community in Salt Lake City. He volunteered his time and served on the board of directors for Utah Heart 2 Home, a project dedicated to renovating houses for those who are in need. 

2003-2004 - Watson played for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for two seasons. He scored a total of 12 goals and had 10 assists in his two seasons. He earned the title of ACC Rookie of the Year and was named to Top Drawer Soccer's All Freshman Team during his first year. After his second season, Jamie was named to the ACC All-Tournament Team and was chosen for the All ACC Team.