JOVAN GORMAN-CARTER

Joined Tonka United: 2026


Staff Coach

Jovan Gorman-Carter serves as a Staff Coach for Tonka United, bringing a wide-ranging soccer background as a player, coach, and leader. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jovan has experience across youth, high school, club, collegiate, amateur, semi-professional, and international soccer environments.


Jovan’s playing career includes time at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, NPSL, UPSL, and international club levels. His experience has taken him from Creighton University and St. Olaf College to clubs in Brazil, Spain, and Minnesota. He was part of a Creighton University team that won the Big East Conference Championship and reached the NCAA National Tournament Quarterfinals.


As a coach, Jovan has worked with players across multiple levels of the game, including youth development, club, high school, and men’s soccer. His coaching background includes Shakopee Soccer Club, Minnesota United’s Youth Development Program, Watertown Mayer High School, ISSE, and Shakopee UPSL.


Coaching & Leadership Highlights

  • Shakopee UPSL Men’s Head Coach, 2026
  • Shakopee Soccer Club Coaching Staff, 2017–2026
  • Minnesota United Youth Development Program Coach, 2024–2026
  • Watertown Mayer High School Girls Varsity Coach, 2025
  • ISSE Coaching Staff, 2014–2026


Playing Career

  • Shakopee SA, UPSL Division I, 2024–2025
  • Vlora FC, UPSL Premier / National Amateur Cup, 2022–2023
  • Alicante CF, Regional Preferente, Spain, 2020
  • Minnesota Twin Stars, NPSL, 2019
  • St. Olaf College, NCAA Division III, 2016–2018
  • Creighton University, NCAA Division I / Big East, 2014
  • Goiânia Esporte Clube U23, Brazil, 2012


Playing Highlights

  • Big East Conference Champion
  • NCAA National Tournament Quarterfinalist
  • Minnesota SuperCup Finalist
  • UPSL Premier Midwest West Regular Season Champion
  • UPSL Premier Midwest West Section Finalist
  • USASA National Amateur Cup Region II Quarterfinalist


Education & Licensure

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Economics, St. Olaf College


Fun Fact: Jovan has lived in six countries: the United States, France, Paraguay, Brazil, Spain, and Uruguay.


Favorite Teams: U.S. Men’s National Team, Minnesota United FC, and FC Barcelona