Tommy Williamson

Youth

Williamson was born in Anaheim Hills, California. He played youth soccer as part of the USSDA academy team Strikers FC in Irvine, forgoing high school soccer at Villa Park High School. Williamson was in the top 10 in his division's scoring table during the 2015–16 season, scoring 18 goals in 34 games and tallying 12 assists. He graduated with a 4.3 GPA and accepted a scholarship to play soccer for the University of California, Berkeley.

College and amateur

In three full seasons with the Golden Bears, Williamson scored 9 goals and tallied 1 assist in 45 appearances, earning All PAC-12 Honors in 2019. Williamson was also selected as a Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention in 2018. Williamson missed his senior season in 2020 due to the Pac-12 Conference being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, he graduated with a B.A. in legal studies. In 2018, Williamson appeared for USL PDL side Orange County SC U23.

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Williamson was drafted 12th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes. On April 23, 2021, Williamson was officially signed by the Earthquakes. The same day, he was sent on a season-long loan to USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Williamson made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, starting against Tampa Bay Rowdies, becoming the first player in Riverhounds history born after the club's formation. On June 15, 2021, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–0…