Joseph
Hanson

Position: Striker
Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon (CA)
Height: 6-foot-3
Previous: Treaty United

Bio: Born in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Joseph Hanson is a forward known for his athleticism, attacking versatility, and ability to play across multiple roles in the front line. Hanson developed through the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy system, progressing through one of Major League Soccer’s leading youth development pathways before moving into the professional ranks. He has since gained experience in North American and European competitions, including MLS NEXT Pro, the Canadian Premier League, and the League of Ireland First Division. Notably, Hanson became the first player from Yukon to sign and play professionally, representing a milestone for soccer development in Canada’s northern territories.

Timeline: Hanson developed in Canada’s youth soccer system before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in 2019, progressing through the club’s youth structure and eventually earning opportunities with the organization’s reserve side. In 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2, the club’s MLS NEXT Pro team. He made his professional debut during the club’s inaugural season and went on to make over 30 appearances and score three goals across the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Ahead of the 2024 season, Hanson signed with Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League, where he made 10 league appearances and became the first player from Yukon to appear in the Canadian Premier League, marking another milestone in his career. In February 2025, Hanson moved to Europe by signing with Treaty United FC in the League of Ireland First Division. During the 2025 campaign, he made more than 20 appearances in league and cup competitions, scoring key goals, including a playoff winner against Cobh Ramblers as the club reached the promotion playoffs.