The MLS announced on Monday that forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel was selected by head coach Landon Donovan for the inaugural 2015 Chipotle Homegrown Game, set for July 28, at 9pm EDT, as part of the AT&T MLS All-Star festivities at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, in Colorado. The young stars will take on the Club América U20 team.
Jackson-Hamel, 21, has played a total of nine career games in MLS, including five this season. He signed his Homegrown contract on August 1, 2014, and debuted the following day against Canadian rival Toronto FC.
Originally from Quebec City, Jackson-Hamel joined the Impact Academy in 2010, playing for the U21s before the team entered the PDL and evolved with the U23 side. He most notably helped the Impact U21 reach the final of the CSL in 2012.
At the international level, Jackson-Hamel played two games with the U20 Canadian men’s national team during the 2013 U20 CONCACAF Championships, in Mexico.
The game will be broadcast live on MLSSoccer.com.
2015 Chipotle MLS Homegrown Roster
Goalkeepers: Matt Lampson (Columbus Crew SC), Jesse Gonzalez (FC Dallas)
Defenders: Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake), Shane O’Neill (Colorado Rapids), Eric Palmer-Brown (Sporting Kansas City), Jalen Robinson (D.C. United), Oscar Sorto (LA Galaxy), Tyler Turner (Orlando City SC)
Midfielders: Jordan Allen (Real Salt Lake), Jay Chapman (Toronto FC), Sean Davis (New York Red Bulls), Zach Pfeffer (Philadelphia Union), Memo Rodriguez (Houston Dynamo), Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids), Harry Shipp (Chicago Fire), Ben Swanson (Columbus Crew SC), Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Alex Zendejas (FC Dallas)
Forwards: Coy Craft (FC Dallas), Kianz Froese (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Anthony Jackson-Hamel (Montreal Impact), Tommy Thompson (San Jose Earthquakes)
