Jay Demerit

About

American soccer defender who played for the US national team from 2007 to 2011 and joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2011.

Before Fame

He played college soccer at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1998 to 2001.

Trivia

His life was the subject of the documentary "Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story," which highlights his rise through the soccer ranks.

Family Life

He was born to Karen and John DeMerit. He married professional skier Ashleigh McIvor.

Associated With

He played alongside Landon Donovan on the US national team from 2007 to 2011.