Eryk Williamson

Eryk Tyrek Williamson (born June 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Early career Williamson attended the University of Maryland, where he played in the 2015–2017 seasons, appearing in 58 matches and scoring 14 goals. In 2017, he was awarded the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year and was a member of the All-Big Ten First Team. Williamson was linked with a move to Schalke in early 2018, but Schalke never made an offer. He made his professional debut as a member of Portland Timbers 2 on April 4, 2018, against Tulsa, and scored his first goal on May 12 of that year against Tacoma.

He made his debut for the Timbers senior team as a substitute on June 2, 2018, against the Los Angeles Galaxy, earned his first start on June 26, 2019, against Montreal, and scored his first goal on September 20, 2020, against Seattle. Williamson was a key member of the Timbers team that won the MLS is Back tournament in 2020.

Williamson had a great start to the 2021 season, highlighted by a MLS Team of the Matchday performance against San Jose where he had 2 assists.

On January 15, 2025, Williamson was dealt to Charlotte FC in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money.

International career Williamson appeared for the United States U-20 team 20 times in 2017, including 5 appearances at the U-20 World Cup and 6 at the U-20 CONCACAF Championship (which the U.S. won), and played for the U-23 team once in 2019.

He made his debut with the senior national team on July 11, 2021, in a Gold Cup game against Haiti.

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International

Honors Portland Timbers MLS is Back Tournament: 2020

United States U20 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship: 2017

United States CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2021

Individual Big Ten Midfielder of the Year: 2017 All-Big Ten First Team: 2017