Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jacori Hayes was born on June 29, 1995 in Andrews Field, Maryland. He is a midfielder in Major League Soccer.

Hayes was a four-year starter for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. At Wake Forest, he made 84 appearances, scoring 15 goals and picking up 15 assists.
Hayes was selected by FC Dallas in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft on January 13, 2017. He made his professional debut in FCD's match against Sporting Kansas City on March 11, 2017. On April 14, 2018, Hayes scored his first MLS goal against New England Revolution.

Hayes was traded to Minnesota United on January 21, 2020, in exchange for a third-round MLS SuperDraft pick. Hayes made his MNUFC debut on July 28, 2020 against Columbus Crew in the MLS is Back Tournament.  He made his first start and scored his first MNUFC goal in the MLS is Back Tournament on August 1st against the San Jose Earthquakes.  He scored his first regular season goal on September 6th versus Real Salt Lake and provided his first assist of the regular season on October 18th in a game against the Houston Dynamo.