Ethan Jacobs, hailing from Bay Village, Ohio, went to Bay High School, where he was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-County, First Team All-Region, First Team All-Area, First Team All-State, and National All-American. In 2023, Ethan committed to California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he made 16 appearances, starting 4 matches, and scoring 1 goal. For the 2024 season, Ethan transferred to Bellarmine University. In his first season with Cleveland SC, he made 8 appearances and scored 2 goals, including one in his debut against Niagara 1812 on May 25, 2024.