Jordan Gafa

Jordan C. Gafa (born June 19, 1990) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Jacksonville Armada FC.

Career

College and Amateur
Gafa spent his entire collegiate career at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  After redshirting his freshman year in 2008, Gafa made seven appearances for the Tar Heels in 2009 and tallied his first collegiate goal on October 28 in a 7-0 victory over Stetson University.  In 2010, Gafa made 19 appearances with three starts in the midfield and finished the year with a goal and an assist.  In 2011, Gafa moved to right back and appeared in all 26 matches, starting in 24.  He tallied two goals and two assists that year including a game-winning goal against rivals NC State in the ACC Quarterfinal.  He was part of a defense that allowed only 18 goals all season and 2011 and ranked 11th in the nation with a 0.66 Goals Against Average.  The Tar Heels went on to win the National Championship, their second in school history, defeating UNC Charlotte 1-0.  In his final season with North Carolina, Gafa started in all 22 matches and finished the year with two goals and four assists. From 2008-2012, Gafa went on to four straight College Cups and just fell short of a fifth appearance after being eliminated in the Elite 8 versus Indiana in 2012.

During his collegiate career, Gafa also played in the USL Premier Development League for Orange County Blue Star and Carolina Dynamo.

Professional
After going undrafted in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Gafa joined MLS side Columbus Crew on a preseason trial.  However, his trial turned out to be unsuccessful. 

On March 27, 2013, Gafa signed his first professional contract, joining NASL club Tampa Bay Rowdies on a two-year deal.  He made his professional debut a month later on April 27, coming on as an early sub for Jay Needham who left the match in the 12th minute with an injury.  The Rowdies went on to win the match 2-1.

On March 19, 2015, Gafa signed with Jacksonville Armada FC. He was released on February 4, 2016.

Honors

University of North Carolina
 Atlantic Coast Conference Regular Season Champions (1): 2011
 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Champions (1): 2011
 NCAA College Cup Champions (1): 2011

Carolina Dynamo
 USL PDL Atlantic Division Champions (1): 2012
 USL PDL Eastern Conference Champions (1): 2012

Personal
Gafa is married to Hailey Peschel Waitt, daughter of Gateway, Inc. co-founder Ted Waitt.

References

External links
Tampa Bay Rowdies bio
University of North Carolina bio

Category:1990 births
Category:Living people
Category:American soccer players
Category:North Carolina Tar Heels men's soccer players
Category:Orange County Blue Star players
Category:Carolina Dynamo players
Category:Tampa Bay Rowdies players
Category:Jacksonville Armada FC players
Category:Association football defenders
Category:Soccer players from California
Category:USL League Two players
Category:North American Soccer League players