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Aziel Christopher Jackson (born October 25, 2001), also known as AZ, is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United, on loan from Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok.
Jackson joined the New York Red Bulls academy in 2014, where he played until 2017. In 2017, he moved with his family to France, subsequently joining the Toulouse academy until 2018. He also spent time with Championnat National 3 side Blagnac. In 2019, he returned to the United States, joining the Crossfire FC academy, as well as training with Seattle Sounders FC in 2020.
On April 30, 2021, Jackson signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer club Minnesota United FC, who acquired his rights from New York Red Bulls in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. On August 24, 2021, Jackson was loaned to USL League One side North Carolina FC.
On March 23, 2022, it was announced Jackson would spend the season with Minnesota United FC 2, the club’s MLS Next Pro side.
On November 7, 2022, Jackson was traded to St. Louis City SC in exchange for…
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