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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ed Port | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1999 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth | Reading, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 (1.86 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018-2019 | Genesee Community College | 40 | (28) |
| 2020-2021 | Nebraska-Omaha | 28 | (6) |
| 2022 | Jacksonville | 14 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Slough Town FC | 5 | (1) |
| 2024 | Wokingham & Embrook | 3 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Edward "Ed" Port (born 19 June 1999) is an English Footballer known for his playmaking ability, technical skill, and prolific assist record at the collegiate level in the United States. He played at Genesee Community College, University of Nebraska Omaha, and Jacksonville Dolphins, as well as several Clubs in England.
Early Life
[edit]Ed Port was born and raised in England. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong passion and talent for football, which led him to pursue a competitive playing career both domestically and abroad.
College Career
[edit]Genesee Community College (2018–2019)
[edit]Port enrolled at Genesee Community College in New York for the 2018 NJCAA season. In his freshman year, he led the NJCAA with 21 assists in 19 games, along with 8 goals.[1]. His performance earned him several accolades[2]:
- All-Conference First Team
- All-Region First Team
- NJCAA All-American Second Team
- United Soccer Coaches All-American First Team
In his sophomore season (2019), Port had a record-breaking year[3][4], registering:
- 31 assists, 21 Goals in 21 games (school and national record)
- 52 career assists (NJCAA national record)
- 5 assists in a single game (school record)
- Most goals (3) and assists (5) in a single game combined (school record)
He helped GCC reach the NJCAA National Semi-Finals in both 2018 and 2019, narrowly losing to Richland Thunder Ducks each time. Port earned additional honours that season[5]:
- All-Conference First Team & Player of the Year
- All-Region First Team
- NJCAA & USC All-American First Team
- GCC Male Athlete of the Year 2019
University of Nebraska Omaha (2020–2021)
[edit]Port transferred to University of Nebraska Omaha[6] for the 2020 season, which was postponed due to COVID-19 and played in Spring 2021[7]. Ed Port joined the Omaha Mavericks for this historic campaign, contributing to what became the program’s most successful season in its NCAA Division I history. The Mavericks advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) 3–2 away from home at Greensboro Stadium in the first round[8].
Port began that match on the bench but came on in the first half and assisted Omaha’s first-ever NCAA Tournament goal, scored by teammate Nil Ayats. The Mavericks ultimately fell to Stanford University in overtime in the next round.
During the regular season, Port was a regular starter, starting every match for the Mavericks and tallying 4 assists[9], including the game-winning goal in the Dodge Street Derby against local rivals Creighton University[10] — a fixture Omaha had never previously won during their Division I era. Port's performances this season earnt him a place on the Summit League All-New Comer Team[11].
Port also became the first British player in Omaha men’s soccer history and the first British player to score a goal for the program.
In his second season (fall 2021), Port was deployed in a deeper midfield role to capitalize on his creativity and vision. Some of his standout moments of the season came in a 3–1 midseason friendly victory over MLS side Sporting Kansas City[12], where his performance was noted for composure and playmaking. He also scored a late winner against Midland University[13], adding to his highlight reel, and turned in notable performances against Tulsa University and Indiana Hoosiers.
The Mavericks' 2021 season ended in the Summit League semi-finals, falling to Oral Roberts University[14].
Jacksonville University (2022)
[edit]Port transferred to Jacksonville University in Florida for the Spring 2022 semester[15], joining the team ahead of the Fall 2022 NCAA Division I season. Initially recruited as a left wing-back, Port transitioned to a striker role during preseason and competed as a forward throughout the campaign.
He missed the opening match of the season due to injury, but went on to appear in 14 games, recording 3 goals and 3 assists. Port was consistently noted as a standout individual, praised by commentators and coaching staff for his technical ability and in-game intelligence.
Return to England
[edit]Following his return, Port signed for Slough Town F.C. after a successful trial[16]. Slough Town compete in the National League South, the sixth tier of English football. He featured in several matchday squads and made appearances in cup competitions and friendly matches[17].
In late 2024, Port also played for Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C., a semi-professional side, mainly for enjoyment[18]. He later chose to step away from competitive football, citing personal growth, shifting priorities, and a desire to pursue new ventures beyond the game.
Personal Life and Legacy
[edit]Ed Port is known for his humble mindset, visual processing intelligence, and systems thinking approach to life and sport. His story resonates with many aspiring athletes who balance passion, adaptation, and transformation beyond the game[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ed Port". Genesee Community College Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "NJCAA Stats Site". NJCAA Stats Site. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "NJCAA Stats Site". NJCAA Stats Site. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Sports". The New Courier. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Hiago Barros de Souza and Ed Port Named All-Americans". Genesee Community College. 2019-12-17.
- ^ "Ex-Burghfield Player Ed Port Playing in NCAA". www.burghfieldfootballclub.com. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Summit League announces postponement of fall sports". thesummitleague.org. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Omaha Downs No. 23 UNC-Greensboro For First NCAA Tournament Win In Program History". Omaha Athletics. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Ed Port - Men's Soccer". Omaha Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Falls At Caniglia Field To UNO, 3-0". Creighton University Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "#SummitMSOC all-league and individual awards announced". thesummitleague.org. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "2021 Men's Soccer Schedule". Omaha Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Port Nets Game Winner vs. Midland". Omaha Athletics. 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Mavericks Fall In Semifinal vs. Oral Roberts". Omaha Athletics. 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Ed Port - 2022 - Men's Soccer". Jacksonville University. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Ed Port". Slough Town FC. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Ed Port - Player profile". www.transfermarkt.com. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Football Web Pages". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ "Ed Port". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-05-03.