Ijah Halley

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Ijah Halley
Personal information
Full name Ijah Halley
Date of birth (2001-08-14) 14 August 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Winger, Full-back
Team information
Current team
Simcoe County Rovers FC
Youth career
Woodbridge Strikers
Erin Mills SC
2017–2020 Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 York United[a] 18 (0)
2022 Scrosoppi FC 12 (3)
2023– Simcoe County Rovers FC 17 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 2, 2023

Ijah Halley (born 14 August 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as an winger for Simcoe County Rovers FC in League1 Ontario.

Early life[edit]

Halley played youth soccer with the Woodbridge Strikers and Erin Mills SC.[1][2] Halley joined the Toronto FC Academy in 2017 and featured with the second team Toronto FC II during some pre-season and exhibition matches.[3]

Club career[edit]

On 27 April 2020, Halley signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side York9 (which became York United the following year) on a multi-year deal.[4] He made his debut on August 15 against Atlético Ottawa, coming on as a substitute.[5][6] After the 2021 season, Halley's contract expired with the club and although the club remained in negotiations for a new contract, they did not come to an agreement.[7][8]

In 2022, he joined Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.[9]

In March 2023, he joined League1 Ontario side Simcoe County Rovers FC.[10]

Career statistics[edit]

As of April 24, 2024[11]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
York United FC 2020 Canadian Premier League 4 0 4 0
2021 14 0 1 0 1 0 16 0
Total 18 0 1 0 1 0 20 0
Scrosoppi FC 2022[9] League1 Ontario 12 3 0 0 12 3
Simcoe County Rovers FC 2023[12] League1 Ontario 17 0 2 0 19 0
2024 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 17 0 2 0 1 0 20 0
Career total 47 3 3 0 2 0 52 3

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ York9 FC changed its name to York United FC in 2021

References[edit]

  1. ^ Belardi, Robert (May 7, 2020). "Nine Stripes keeping active throughout pandemic". Caledon Citizen.
  2. ^ Jacques, John (May 8, 2020). "Halley Ready To Bring His Versatility To York9 FC". Northern Tribune.
  3. ^ Molinaro, John (May 8, 2020). "Ijah Halley's short journey from TFC's academy to York9 FC". Canadian Premier League.
  4. ^ "Ijah Halley makes switch from Toronto FC Academy to York9 FC". York9 FC. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  5. ^ Jacques, John (August 15, 2020). "Brennan Believes In York9 FC's Teenage Signings". Northern Tribune.
  6. ^ Murray, Jack (September 14, 2020). "Ijah Halley Interview". CPL Fever.
  7. ^ Jacques, John (December 26, 2021). "York United Releases 2022 Roster Update". Northern Tribune.
  8. ^ "York United FC announces roster updates ahead of 2022 season". York United FC. December 26, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Ijah Halley 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  10. ^ Jacques, John (March 1, 2023). "SCRFC Adds Former Nine Stripes George, Halley". Northern Tribune.
  11. ^ Ijah Halley at Soccerway
  12. ^ "Ijah Halley 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.

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