Paul Blanchette

Paul Angelo Blanchette (born April 16, 1994) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Oakland Roots SC in the USL Championship.

College
Blanchette played four years of college soccer at Loyola Marymount University between 2012 and 2015.

Semi-professional
While at college, Blanchette appeared for USL PDL sides Portland Timbers U23s and Des Moines Menace.

Following college, Blanchette continued in the PDL with Burlingame Dragons for their 2016 season, before transferring to Finnish Kakkonen side PEPO Lappeenranta in January 2017.

In 2018, Blanchette returned to the PDL again, playing with Santa Cruz Breakers.

Blanchette spent 2019 with NPSL side New York Cosmos.

Professional
On March 7, 2020, Blanchette signed for USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. He made his debut the following day, starting in a 1–5 loss to LA Galaxy II. RGVFC opted to decline their contact option on Blanchette following the 2020 season.

On July 6, 2021, Blanchette joined Oakland Roots SC.

In the 2023 Season, Blanchette earned 2nd Team All League honors as well as Oakland Roots SC Player of the Year.