# Jackson Ragen

Jackson Cameron Ragen (born September 24, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC.

## Career

Ragen began his youth career with a neighborhood rec team, where he played with future Sounders teammate Paul Rothrock. Ragen moved to play club soccer with Seattle United from 2008 to 2016. He played high school soccer at University Prep, earning all-state honors as a sophomore and junior before joining the Seattle Sounders FC Academy for one year. On February 3, 2017, it was announced that Ragen signed to play college soccer at the University of Michigan. He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a goalless draw against San Antonio FC. Despite making three appearances for S2, he was still eligible to play in college.
On August 28, 2017, Ragen made his collegiate debut for the Wolverines in a 1–1 draw against Valparaiso. On September 24, he scored his first collegiate goal in a 3–1 victory over Northwestern.
In 2019, Ragen appeared for National Premier Soccer League side OSA FC.
He was drafted in the second round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC. Regan opted to remain at college to play out his senior season, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 9, 2021, Ragen was named the Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020 season.
On August 8, 2021, Ragen signed a deal with USL Championship side Tacoma Defiance.
On February 14, 2022, Seattle Sounders FC acquired Ragen's MLS rights from Chicago Fire in exchange for a 3rd round 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick, and signed him to their roster.

## International career

In January 2024 he was selected for the senior United States squad for a match against Slovenia, but had to withdraw through injury.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played on April 6, 2024
Club statistics :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Seattle Sounders 2 | 2017 | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Tacoma Defiance | 2021 | USL Championship | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 |
| Tacoma Defiance | 2022 | MLS Next Pro | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Tacoma Defiance | Total | Total | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 32 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 1 | 45 | 4 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 2025 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Total | Total | 88 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 114 | 4 |
| Career totals | Career totals | Career totals | 109 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 135 | 5 |
* ↑ Includes U.S. Open Cup
* ↑ Includes CONCACAF Champions Cup
* ↑ Includes MLS Cup playoffs, Leagues Cup

## Honors

Seattle Sounders FC
* CONCACAF Champions League: 2022