Cal Jennings

Cal Jennings (born May 17, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship.

Early life and college Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Jennings attended Roswell High School where he played two seasons for the school's soccer team. He also spent a season with U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Georgia United. He scored his first and only goal of his freshman season on October 8 against the Memphis Tigers in a 2–3 defeat. He ended the season tied as the NCAA Division I top-scorer. However, in late February, he was released from the club's pre-season camp without earning a first-team contract. A few months later, on July 13, Jennings joined USL Championship club Memphis 901.

Jennings made his professional debut for Memphis 901 on July 15, coming on as a 62nd-minute substitute during a 3–0 defeat against Birmingham Legion. He then scored his first goal for the club on July 18 against Atlanta United 2 during a 2–2 draw.

Jennings ended his first season scoring a hat-trick on October 3 against Birmingham Legion. His three goals helped the club to a 3–1 victory. This was part of a scoring run in which Jennings scored in four games in a row, netting eight goals.

Los Angeles FC On December 4, 2020, Jennings joined USL Championship club Indy Eleven for the 2021 season. However, on March 9, 2021, it was announced that Jennings had signed with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC without playing a game for Indy Eleven. To make the signing, Los Angeles FC traded their natural third-round selection in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft for Jennings's college rights from FC Dallas.

Tampa Bay Rowdies On January 26, 2023, Jennings signed with USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies. He left Tampa Bay following their 2024 season.

Charleston Battery On February 18, 2025, Jennings signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery. On 1 December, 2025, Jennings left Charleston Battery.

FC Ryukyu In January 2026, Jennings signed with J3 League side FC Ryukyu in Okinawa, Japan.

Sacramento Republic FC On August 14, 2026 Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship announced they had signed Jennings to a contract.

Career statistics

Honors Los Angeles FC MLS Cup : 2022 Supporters' Shield: 2022

individual USL Championship All-League First-team: 2023 USL Championship All-League Second-team: 2024 AAC Offensive player of the year: 2018, 2019 First-team All-American: 2018, 2019 NCAA Top goalscorer: 2019