San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill has always been lauded for certain qualities on the soccer field. An intelligent, decisive passer, Yueill is arguably the Quakes’ best short- and long-range distributor, capable of switching the play or sending a forward through on goal. He hadn’t earned the same reputation for being a goal-scorer, however, at least until last Saturday.
Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Yueill had previously left his mark with UCLA and the United States Youth National Team system. He opted to turn pro after just two seasons with the Bruins, in which he tallied nine goals and 17 assists in 40 appearances for one of the nation’s most prestigious collegiate programs.