Jackson
Stephens

Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Height: 6-foot
Previous: Austin FC Academy

Bio: Born in Boise, Idaho, Jackson Stephens is a midfielder who developed through the Austin FC Academy. A technically sound central midfielder, Stephens has earned opportunities to train and compete with professional environments while continuing his development at the academy level. In 2025, he signed an amateur agreement with Austin FC II, allowing him to train and appear with the MLS NEXT Pro side while maintaining his amateur eligibility. His pathway through elite academy soccer and exposure to professional competition reflects a strong developmental foundation as he continues to grow his game.

Timeline: In 2024, Stephens joined the Austin FC Academy, part of MLS NEXT, where he trained in one of Major League Soccer’s top youth development environments and competed against other elite academies across the country. In March 2025, Stephens signed an amateur agreement with Austin FC II, the club’s MLS NEXT Pro team. The agreement allowed him to train and compete with the professional reserve side while maintaining his academy eligibility, giving him valuable experience in a professional training environment.