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Blake Pope (born April 11, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club North Texas SC.

Blake Pope

Personal information
Full name	Blake Pope
Date of birth	(2003-04-11) April 11, 2003 (age 19)
Place of birth	Prosper, Texas, United States
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	North Texas SC
Number	12
Youth career
2015–2016	D.C. United
2016–2019	FC Dallas
2019–2021	Charlotte Independence
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Charlotte Independence	10	(0)
2022–	North Texas SC	23	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 23, 2022

Career

Born in Prosper, Texas, Pope began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United before joining the FC Dallas system in 2016.[1] In 2019, Pope joined the Charlotte Independence youth academy.[1] In 2021, it was announced that Pope had committed to playing college soccer for the Charlotte 49ers.[2] Pope later de-committed from playing at UNC Charlotte.[3]

On April 29, 2021, Pope signed an academy deal with the Charlotte Independence, allowing him to play matches in the USL Championship while maintaining his NCAA eligibility.[2] He made his senior debut for the club on May 1 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, coming on as a 78th minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat.[4]

On March 4, 2022, Pope signed with MLS Next Pro club North Texas SC ahead of their 2022 season.[5]

Career statistics

As of match played May 14, 2021[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Charlotte Independence	2021	USL Championship	2	0	0	0	—		2	0
Career total			2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

References

External links

• Profile at Charlotte Independence

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