Topic: Jason Garey

Jason Garey (born July 19, 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer (MLS). He was a member of the MLS Cup 2008 championship team with the Crew.

Garey, who grew up in Gonzales, Louisiana, attended St. Amant High School and played for the Baton Rouge Soccer Club. He continues to hold Louisiana high school records for most goals in a season (73) and in a career (170). Garey played college soccer at the University of Maryland. In his senior season, he scored 22 goals in 25 games, was named a first-team All-American, won the Hermann Trophy as the best college player, and led the Terrapins to the College Cup.

Garey was drafted by Columbus Crew in the first round (third overall) at the 2006 MLS SuperDraft, and has remained with the Ohio team ever since, winning the MLS Cup in 2008.