Blake Pope

Blake Pope is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder and defender for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers .

Career

Born in Prosper, Texas, Pope began his career in the youth academy of D.C. United before joining the FC Dallas system in 2016. In 2019, Pope joined the Charlotte Independence youth academy. In 2021, it was announced that Pope had committed to playing college soccer for the Charlotte 49ers. Pope later de-committed from playing at UNC Charlotte.
On April 29, 2021, Pope signed an academy deal with the Charlotte Independence, allowing him to play matches in the USL Championship while maintaining his NCAA eligibility. He made his senior debut for the club on May 1 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat.
On March 4, 2022, Pope signed with MLS Next Pro club North Texas SC ahead of their 2022 season. He signed a new one-year contract with Portland in November 2024.