2024:
- Appeared in and started all 16 games
- Recorded one assist against Denver (Sept. 14)
- Led the team with 1,425 minutes played
2023:
- Appeared in all 20 games, while starting 19.
- Scored first collegiate goal in Ivy League semifinal game against Harvard (Nov. 10).
2022:
- Appeared in two games.
- First career start came against New Hampshire.
Academy: Played two seasons for the United Futbol Academy, which was ranked No. 5 in the nation… Advanced to quarterfinals of USSDA playoffs… Also played for Atlanta United Academy and Georgia United.
Personal: Son of Marshall and Peggy Orson… Graduate of Druid Hills High School… Older sister played soccer at Boston University (2022)… Math Club President, Cultural Cinema Club Founder and President and Chess Club member.
3 QUESTIONS FOR ORSON
Biggest soccer influence? “Ronaldhino. His natural ability and talent was absolutely
amazing to watch and the way he played with such joy and passion inspired my love for the
game.”
Do you have an idol or hero? “My district’s congressman, Congressman John Lewis, is my hero for the outstanding principles he has always displayed through his words and actions.”
Why Yale? “Because there is no better combination of academics and athletics in the entire country. Between the residential college system, the fantastic coaching staff and the amazing history, I instantaneously loved everything about Yale. The soccer program is emerging as one of the best in the Ivy League under Coach Stannard, and I think it will be the best place for me to develop and compete for championships for the next four years.”
Stannard on Orson: “Two years ago I wasn’t sold that Jamie was someone that I felt could help our program. However, he matured and developed immensely during his junior year and did very well at our ID camp last summer and also allowed us to get to know him better. It says a lot about his character and competitive drive.
“Jamie has good size, moves pretty well, and has a good left foot. He’s very coachable and we like his ability to play as a center back or left back. He’s a physical defender and also reads the game pretty well. With the loss of Justin Lobe as the first choice left back the past four years, the position is open and will be very competitive. Jamie has the chance to be in that mix.”
