Mechack Jérôme facts for kids
Jérôme with Haiti in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | April 21, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Liancourt, Haiti | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Union Omaha | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Baltimore SC | ||
| 2009–2010 | SC Mirandela | 4 | (0) |
| 2010 | Austin Aztex FC | 3 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Orlando City SC | 34 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Sporting Kansas City | 12 | (0) |
| 2014 | Montreal Impact | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | Charlotte Independence | 17 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | Jacksonville Armada | 81 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | El Paso Locomotive | 51 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Indy Eleven | 55 | (0) |
| 2024– | Union Omaha | 19 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008– | Haiti | 78 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 25, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 27, 2022 |
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Mechack Jérôme (born April 21, 1990) is a professional soccer player from Haiti. He plays as a defender for the USL League One club Union Omaha.
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Mechack Jérôme's Club Career
Mechack Jérôme started his soccer journey playing for Baltimore SC in Haiti's top league, the Ligue Haïtienne. Later, he moved to Portugal to play for Mirandela in the Portuguese Second Division.
Playing in the United States
In 2010, a coach from Austin Aztex noticed Jérôme during a friendly match against the Haiti national team. He then signed with Austin Aztex in June 2010. His first game for them was on September 11, 2010.
Before the 2011 season, the team got new owners. They moved the club to Orlando, Florida, and renamed it Orlando City. The team then joined the USL Pro league. Jérôme signed a longer contract with Orlando City in September 2011.
Moving to Major League Soccer
On February 28, 2013, Jérôme joined Sporting Kansas City, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS). MLS is the highest level of soccer in the United States and Canada. He stayed with them until March 2014.
Later in 2014, he signed with Montreal Impact, another MLS team, but he was released a few weeks later.
Playing in Other Leagues
In May 2015, Jérôme signed with Charlotte Independence in the United Soccer League. Then, in September 2015, he moved to Jacksonville Armada FC in the North American Soccer League. He stayed with Jacksonville for the 2016 season.
On January 21, 2019, Jérôme joined El Paso Locomotive, a new team in the USL Championship. He continued to play for El Paso in 2020.
In December 2021, it was announced that Jérôme would join Indy Eleven for the 2022 season. He played for Indy Eleven until his contract ended in November 2023.
Current Club: Union Omaha
On January 30, 2024, Mechack Jérôme signed with Union Omaha. This team plays in USL League One. He played his first game for Union Omaha on March 16, 2024, helping them win 2–1.
Mechack Jérôme's International Career
Mechack Jérôme has also played for his home country, Haiti. He represented Haiti in youth tournaments, like the 2007 CONCACAF U17 Tournament and the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He made his first appearance for the senior Haiti national team in 2008. He was part of the Haitian team that played in the 2008 Caribbean Championship. His team also qualified for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is a big tournament for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean. He has continued to represent Haiti in many international matches.
Career Statistics
This table shows the goals Mechack Jérôme has scored for the Haiti national team.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 18 November 2014 | Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica |  Cuba |
1–0 | 2–1 | 2014 Caribbean Cup |
| 2 | 4 September 2015 | Grenada National Stadium, St. George's, Grenada |  Grenada |
2–1 | 3–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 9 November 2016 | Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti |  French Guiana |
1–0 | 2–5 | 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 4 | 11 June 2019 | Centro de Alto Rendimiento, Alajuela, Costa Rica |  Guyana |
1–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Honours and Achievements
Mechack Jérôme has won several championships with his teams:
- Baltimore SC
- Ligue Haïtienne: 2007
- Orlando City
- USL Pro: 2011
- Sporting Kansas City
- MLS Cup: 2013
Personal Life
In October 2024, an incident occurred at Mechack Jérôme's home in Bellevue, Nebraska.
