Justin Rasmussen — Empire FGA Profile

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Justin Rasmussen (age 25) is an American left-back currently playing for Oakland Roots SC in the USL Championship. **Grand Canyon University (2018-2021)**: Elite college career. **First United Soccer Coaches All-America selection** in program history (Spring 2021). Senior year: **9 goals, 6 assists**. **WAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year**. **All-WAC First Team**. **Hermann Trophy watch list** (nation's top player award). Attacking left-back with elite offensive output. **2022 MLS SuperDraft**: Selected **27th overall by Portland Timbers**. Professional career begins. **Portland Timbers (2022-2023)**: **15 MLS appearances** over 2 seasons. Gained top-flight experience. Developed at MLS level. Age 23-24 - early pro years. **Oakland Roots SC (2024-Present)**: Signed ahead of **2024 USL Championship Season**. Age 25 - current club. USL Championship regular. Continuing development. Modern attacking left-back - offensive contributions from fullback position. Strong in attack (9 goals in college senior year). Age 25 - entering prime years for fullback. College pedigree (All-American, Hermann Trophy watch list). MLS experience (15 apps). Now USL Championship. Prosport Management client (Kevin Weinress). Developing American left-back with offensive qualities.

Career Highlights: Grand Canyon All-American (1st in program history) • Hermann Trophy Watch List • 27th Pick 2022 MLS Draft • 15 MLS Apps (Portland Timbers) • Oakland Roots SC • WAC Offensive POY • 9 Goals (College Senior Year)

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)7.3

STK (Steekpass)7.2

RDS (Poacher)7.5

KEY (Key Pass Metric)7.4

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)7.1

VRP (Vision Pass)7.3

HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.2

UNP (Unpredictable Pass)7.1

DGP (Danger Generation)7.5

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)7.4

TAC (Tackling)7.5

INT (Interceptions)7.3

CLE (Clearances)7.4

BLO (Blocks)7.2

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)7.6

DRB (Dribbling)7.4

POI (Positional Intelligence)7.3

CPX (Composure)7.2

MOB (Mobility)7.7

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Rasmussen's tactical DNA mapped across legendary coaching philosophies.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental) 7.4/10 Guardiola Positional (Philosophy_07_Guardiola_Positional) 7.3/10 Cruyff Intelligence (Philosophy_01_Cruyff_Intelligence) 7.2/10 Menotti Artistry (Philosophy_43_Menotti_Artistry) 7.3/10 Michels Total (Philosophy_02_Michels_Total) 7.5/10 Simeone Cholismo (Philosophy_46_Simeone_Cholismo) 7.6/10 Mourinho Warfare (Philosophy_57_Mourinho_Warfare) 7.5/10 Sacchi Pressing (Philosophy_18_Sacchi_Pressing) 7.4/10 Bielsa Intensity (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity) 7.7/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeESFP (Entertainer)

StyleAttacking Left-Back

Mobility7.7

Offensive Output7.5

Analysis

**Grand Canyon All-American** (1st in program history). **Hermann Trophy watch list**. Senior year: **9 goals, 6 assists**. **27th pick 2022 MLS Draft**. **15 MLS apps** (Portland). Now **Oakland Roots SC** (USL). Age 25 - prime years. Modern attacking fullback with offensive qualities. College pedigree, MLS experience. Prosport Management client.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2018-2021 | Grand Canyon University

🎓 Elite college career. **First United Soccer Coaches All-America selection** in program history (Spring 2021).

Spring 2021 | Senior Year Excellence

⚽📊 9 GOALS, 6 ASSISTS - Senior season. **WAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year**. **All-WAC First Team**. **Hermann Trophy watch list** (nation's top college player award). Attacking left-back with elite offensive output.

2022 | MLS SuperDraft

⚽ 27th OVERALL PICK - PORTLAND TIMBERS - Selected in 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Professional career begins. MLS arrival after stellar college career.

2022-2023 | Portland Timbers (MLS)

📊 15 MLS APPEARANCES - Over 2 seasons with Portland Timbers. Gained top-flight MLS experience. Age 23-24 - early professional development.

2024 | Oakland Roots SC

⚽ OAKLAND ROOTS SC - USL CHAMPIONSHIP - Signed ahead of 2024 USL Championship Season. Left Portland for regular playing time. Age 25 - current club.

2024-Present | USL Championship Career

🏃 USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR - Playing regularly for Oakland Roots. Continuing development. Modern attacking left-back. Age 25 - entering prime years.

📈 Career Statistics

Club/Level	Years	Apps	Goals (Assists)
Grand Canyon Univ	2018-2021	College	All-American
Senior Year (2021)	GCU	1 Season	9 goals, 6 assists
Portland Timbers	2022-2023	15	MLS Experience
Oakland Roots SC	2024-Present	USL Champ	Regular Starter
Career: 15+ MLS Apps • All-American • Hermann Trophy Watch List • 27th Draft Pick

Major Honors

🎓

All-American

GCU 2021 (1st Ever)

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Hermann Trophy

Watch List 2021

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27th Draft Pick

MLS 2022

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9 Goals 6 Assists

Senior Year 2021

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WAC Offensive POY

Preseason 2021

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All-WAC First Team

2021

⚽ Recent Performances

Recent career progression and performances.

Season	Competition	Role	Performance
2024	USL Championship	Left-Back	Oakland Roots SC Regular
2023	MLS	LB	Portland Timbers
2022	MLS	Left-Back	15 Total MLS Apps
2021	College	Senior Year	9 Goals, 6 Assists (All-American)
Career	Total	LB	MLS Draft → USL Championship

🌟 Iconic Matches

Career-defining performances and achievements.

Spring 2021 | All-American Selection

🏆🎓 FIRST ALL-AMERICA SELECTION IN GCU HISTORY - **United Soccer Coaches All-America** honor. First player in Grand Canyon University program history to earn All-American status. Historic achievement for player and program.

2021 | Senior Year Dominance

⚽⚽⚽ 9 GOALS & 6 ASSISTS - SENIOR SEASON - Incredible offensive output for a left-back. **WAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year**. **All-WAC First Team**. Attacking fullback with goal-scoring threat.

2021 | Hermann Trophy Recognition

🏆 HERMANN TROPHY WATCH LIST - Named to watch list for Hermann Trophy (nation's top college player award). Elite recognition. Put on national radar ahead of draft.

Jan 2022 | MLS SuperDraft

⚽🏆 27th OVERALL PICK - PORTLAND TIMBERS - Selected in 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers. Professional career begins. College accolades translated to pro opportunity.

2022-2023 | MLS Experience

📊 15 MLS APPEARANCES with PORTLAND TIMBERS - Gained valuable top-flight experience over 2 seasons. Learned professional game at MLS level. Age 23-24.

2024 | Oakland Roots SC

⚽ OAKLAND ROOTS SC - USL CHAMPIONSHIP - Signed ahead of 2024 season. Regular playing time. Continuing development at age 25. USL Championship platform.

📊 Player Comparison (vs USL Championship LBs)

Justin Rasmussen vs USL Championship Left-Backs

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

Age25 Years Old

PositionLeft-Back (LB)

NationalityUnited States 🇺🇸

Legacy

ClubOakland Roots SC

Draft27th Pick MLS 2022

AgencyProsport (Kevin Weinress)

Rating76.5 - Attacking LB

Career Path