Introduction
Evan James (born June 19, 1990 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian soccer player.
Career
College and Amateur
James played 25 games for the Charlotte 49ers in 2011, and was a starter for 23 games. He totaled five goals and seven assists. In 2011, he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team and the NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team. In 2008, he was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team. James played club soccer for the Oakville SC and was part of the Oakville Blue Stars for 4 years prior to joining the Charlotte program. He won the U21 Ontario Cup with Oakville.
While in college, James appeared for USL PDL club Hamilton FC Rage in 2011, making eight appearances and scoring two goals.
Professional
Evan James was selected 1st overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed by the Montreal Impact on March 1, 2012
Evan James was released by the Montreal Impact on November 2, 2012.
International
James made his debut for the Canada U23 national team in 2012.
James made his senior team debut on January 26, 2013 in a friendly against Denmark as a second half sub for Dwayne De Rosario, the game ended as a 4-0 defeat.
Honors
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Atlantic 10 Conference All Rookie Team (2008)