Club/High School
Played for West Orange High School where he was named national Gatorade Player of the Year, earned United Soccer Coaches National Player of the Year … Scored 18 goals during his high school senior season while playing in central defense … Led the Mountaineers to a 22-2 record and the Section 1, Group 4 state championship this past season ... Scored 18 goals and tallied five assists despite being a defensive anchor as a center back ... Led a back line that recorded 10 shutouts and surrendered only 14 goals on the year ... Ranked as the nation’s No. 58 recruit by Prep Soccer, he was a 2026 TopDrawer Soccer U19 MLS Next Flex Best Performer honoree for club play.
Personal
Full name: Marcus David Swann Jackson …Born in West Orange, New Jersey … Aspires to become a therapist or guidance counselor … Son of Damian and Rebecca Jackson … Has an older sister Ella, and a younger brother Drew … Chose to attend UCLA because of the great education UCLA provides and the high quality soccer.
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