Thomas Hasal (born July 9, 1999) is a Canadian professional soccer player who most recently played as a goalkeeper for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.

Born in Cambridge, Ontario, Hasal moved with his family to Ottawa when he has a year old, where he began playing soccer at age five.^[1] He then moved to Calgary at age seven, Edmonton at age eight, and Saskatoon at age nine.^[1] He played with youth club Aurora SC in Saskatchewan for a year, later joining the Whitecaps FC Saskatchewan Academy Centre in 2013, and also played for the Saskatchewan provincial team in 2014 and 2015.^[2][3] In August 2016, he joined the Whitecaps Residency Academy and later joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 developmental squad in 2018.^[4][5] In 2016, he led the U19 team to the Academy Championship semi-finals.^[6] In 2016 and 2017, he was named the Saskatchewan Soccer Association Male Youth Player of the Year.^[7]

In March 2019, he signed a professional contract with Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer as a homegrown player through 2020, with club options for 2021 and 2022.^[8][9] Initially serving as the third-string goalkeeper, he made his debut on July 19, 2020, coming on as a substitute against the Seattle Sounders FC, early in the second half of an MLS is Back Tournament group stage match after an injury to Maxime Crépeau.^[10][11] He made his first start in the next match on July 23, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory.^[12][13] He led the team to the Round of 16, where they were defeated in penalty kicks by Sporting Kansas City, following a 0–0 draw, with Hasal finishing the tournament with no goals against in regulation.^[14][15] Despite the loss, he was named Man of the Match and was selected to the MLS Team of the Week.^[16] After the tournament, he was named a finalist for the MLS is Back Tournament Golden Glove, Best XI, and Save of the Tournament.^[17][18] Hasal would take over the starting role in Crepeau's absence, but would lose that role after suffering a fractured tibia and concussion, in September 2020.^[19][20] Following the return of Crepeau, Hasal began the 2021 season in a backup role.^[21][22]

In 2022, he extended his contract through the 2023 season, with club options for 2024 and 2025.^[23][24] Following the trade of starter Maxime Crepeau, Hasal began the 2022 season as the Whitecaps' first-choice goalkeeper.^[25][26][27] However, on May 8, he suffered a fractured finger, putting him out of action.^[28] On June 25, he joined the second team Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro in their match against San Jose Earthquakes II in his first game back.^[29] After the 2023 season, Hasal's contract option for the 2024 season would be declined by the Whitecaps, ending his time with the club.^[30]

Hasal made his debut in the Canadian youth program in October 2016 when he was called up to the Canada U18 team.^[1] In 2017, he was called up to the Canadian U20 team for a pair of friendly tournaments in January 2017,^[31][32] where he saved a penalty against El Salvador.^[33] He was then named to the roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.^[34][35] At the CONCACAF Championship, he played every minute in Canada's three matches.^[36] He was then named to the roster for the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.^[1] In January 2020, Hasal was named to a camp with the Canada U23 team,^[37] before being named to the provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.^[38]

In November 2022, he was called up to the Canada senior team for the first time, ahead of a friendly against Bahrain,^[39][40] although he did not appear in the match.^[41]

Hasal is of Czech descent, both his parents are first generation emigrants from the Czech Republic.^[42][43] His grandfather František was a former goalkeeper and introduced Hasal to soccer.^[14][44]

As of August 18, 2023^[45]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

• Canadian Championship: 2023^[46]