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"Omar Cummings scored the third goal of his career to put the Rapids up 3-0 in the 67th minute. Cooke played a perfect ball as the Jamaican held up his run to stay onside. The speedster than took a touch around Cronin and deftly put the ball in the back of the net." - as Colorado whipped LA Galaxy and David Beckham 4-0 in the season opener.
#14 Omar Cummings - Forward Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Born: 7/13/82 in Bodles Crescent, Jamaica
College: Cincinnati
Last Club: --
SEASON STATS
GPGOALSASSISTS1 1 0
Aquired: Drafted by Colorado in 3rd round, 31st pick overall, the 2007 MLS SuperDraft.
Bio: Omar Cummings joined the Rapids in 2007 after being drafted in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. The rookie is a dangerous offensive threat for the Rapids, and has emerged in his first season as a super-sub, threatening opposing teams’ defenses with his dribbling skills and blazing speed.
MLS HIGHLIGHTS
2007: Posted two goals in the regular season, placing him tied for fourth on the team…Establishing himself into the first team was no problem this season for the talented first-year player; he appeared in 11 matches, logging 182 total minutes…He also recorded two goals and two assists for the defending champion Rapids Reserves this year…Highlight of 2007 was scoring the game-winning goal at Chivas USA on Oct. 14 in the 90th minute, giving Colorado the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive, and earning bragging points for Colorado as the only team to defeat Chivas at home during the 2007 regular season.
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
Cummings was a two-time unanimous All-Big East selection in his two years at Cincinnati…Before joining the Bearcats, Cummings, earned NJCAA All-American honors at Cincinnati State.
PERSONAL
Was awarded the Rapids’ 2007 Rookie of the Year Award in October for his stellar play in his first year with the club…Was born and grew up in his native country of Jamaica…Majored in criminal justice at Cincinnati.
#14 Omar Cummings - Forward Height: 5-10 Weight: 165
Born: 7/13/82 in Bodles Crescent, Jamaica
College: Cincinnati
Last Club: --
SEASON STATS
GPGOALSASSISTS1 1 0
Aquired: Drafted by Colorado in 3rd round, 31st pick overall, the 2007 MLS SuperDraft.
Bio: Omar Cummings joined the Rapids in 2007 after being drafted in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. The rookie is a dangerous offensive threat for the Rapids, and has emerged in his first season as a super-sub, threatening opposing teams’ defenses with his dribbling skills and blazing speed.
MLS HIGHLIGHTS
2007: Posted two goals in the regular season, placing him tied for fourth on the team…Establishing himself into the first team was no problem this season for the talented first-year player; he appeared in 11 matches, logging 182 total minutes…He also recorded two goals and two assists for the defending champion Rapids Reserves this year…Highlight of 2007 was scoring the game-winning goal at Chivas USA on Oct. 14 in the 90th minute, giving Colorado the victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive, and earning bragging points for Colorado as the only team to defeat Chivas at home during the 2007 regular season.
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
Cummings was a two-time unanimous All-Big East selection in his two years at Cincinnati…Before joining the Bearcats, Cummings, earned NJCAA All-American honors at Cincinnati State.
PERSONAL
Was awarded the Rapids’ 2007 Rookie of the Year Award in October for his stellar play in his first year with the club…Was born and grew up in his native country of Jamaica…Majored in criminal justice at Cincinnati.
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