BIOGRAPHY
Jake Keegan (KEE-gin) joins Hearts of Pine as a free agent on a performance-based contract after his time with Northern Colorado Hailstorm in USL League One.
Keegan’s journey in the game began with his father, a former UC Davis player who coached him throughout his youth. Growing up in East Fishkill, New York, he developed his skills with East Fishkill Thunder before playing collegiately at Binghamton University.
A seasoned professional, Keegan has played 12 seasons across Ireland, Germany, Canada, and the United States, amassing 350 career appearances, 135 in USL League One, and 97 professional goals. He ranks sixth all-time in USL League One appearances and third in goals scored (30). His career also includes championship-winning campaigns, lifting the 2024 Jägermeister Cup with Hailstorm and the 2020 USL League One title with Greenville Triumph.
Eager to immerse himself in Portland’s passionate soccer culture, Keegan sees Hearts of Pine as a club that can unite the city behind the team. Having heard great things about Portland and its surrounding areas, he looks forward to experiencing everything the city has to offer.