American soccer player
Ethan Vanacore-Decker (born October 6, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Jackson Lions in National Premier Soccer League .
He is a resident of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, New Jersey and attended the Pennington School .[ 1]
Career
Early career
Vanacore-Decker initially committed to beginning his college soccer career at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ,[ 2] University of Connecticut , where he played for two years.[ 3] University of Louisville in 2015.[ 4] Rutgers University . He was ineligible for their 2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules.[ 5]
While at college, Vanacore-Decker played with USL PDL side New York Red Bulls U-23 in 2015,[ 6] South Florida Surf in 2016 and 2017.[ 7] North County United .[ 8]
Professional
On August 10, 2018, Vanacore-Decker signed with USL club Swope Park Rangers .[ 9] Tulsa Roughnecks .[ 10]
Vanacore-Decker joined USL League One expansion club Northern Colorado Hailstorm on January 28, 2022.[ 11]
On July 18, 2022, Vanacore-Decker was acquired by Richmond Kickers in exchange for an international roster spot.[ 12]
On November 30, 2023, Vanacore-Decker was released from Richmond Kickers .[ 13] National Premier Soccer League on April 9, 2024.[ 14]
Career statistic
As of match played September 9, 2018
Club
Season
League
Playoffs
League Cup
Continental
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Swope Park Rangers
2018
USL 2
0
0
0
0
0
—
—
2
0
Career total
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
References
^ Russo, John. "College Notebook: Former Ocean City soccer star records another shutout" , The Press of Atlantic City
^ "Pennington's Decker has change of mind and commits to UConn" . NJ.com. February 9, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2018 .^ "Ethan Vanacore-Decker - 2014 Men's Soccer Roster - UConn Huskies - University of Connecticut Athletics" . Uconnhuskies.com .^ "Ethan Vanacore-Decker - 2015 Men's Soccer Roster - University of Louisville" . Gocards.com .^ "Ethan Vanacore-Decker - 2017 Men's Soccer Roster - Rutgers University" . Scarletknights.com .^ "2015" . Usldpl.com . Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018 .^ "South Florida Surf - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Ethan Decker - F" . Uslpdl.com .^ "North County United" . Uslpdl.com .^ "Rangers sign Thierry Catherine and Ethan Vanacore-Decker | Sporting Kansas City" . Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018 .^ "Recap: SPR comes from behind for 2-1 victory over Tulsa | Sporting Kansas City" . Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018 .^ "USL VETERAN ATTACKER ETHAN VANACORE-DECKER JOINS HAILSTORM FC" . HailstormFC.com . Retrieved January 28, 2022 .^ Heintschel, Nathan. "Kickers Acquire USL Veteran Forward and 2021 USL League One Champion Ethan Vanacore-Decker From Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC" . RichmondKickers.com . Retrieved July 18, 2022 . ^ "2024 Roster Changes for Richmond Kickers" . leagueoneupdater.com . Retrieved April 17, 2024 .^ @jackson_lionsfc (April 9, 2024). "We are happy to welcome Ethan Vanacore-Decker to the Lions NPSL team this summer" – via Instagram .
