Jacob Thomas (born February 14, 1977 in Austin, Texas) is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Career After one season of college soccer, playing for the Saint Louis University, Thomas played for the Austin Lone Stars in the USISL. In 1999 Thomas went to Germany and joined Dritte Liga club Eintracht Braunschweig where he played for the next five years, including one season in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2004, he moved to VfB Lübeck, where he remained for two seasons. On March 28, 2006 he was signed by the Columbus Crew. He was released after the 2009 season. Personal life Thomas married his wife Franziska, the daughter of former Eintracht Braunschweig player Franz Merkhoffer, during his time in Braunschweig. Thomas has two sons, both soccer players. References External links 1977 births Living people American expatriate soccer players American expatriate soccer players in Germany Saint Louis Billikens men's soccer players Soccer players from Austin, Texas USISL players Austin Lone Stars players VfB Lübeck players Eintracht Braunschweig players Columbus Crew players 2. Bundesliga players Major League Soccer players Association football forwards Association football midfielders American soccer players