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    Hodges off to MLS

    Hodges off to MLS

    Published: Thursday | February 18, 2010 0 Comments and 0 Reactions


    Devon Hodges in action for Rivoli.





    André Lowe, Senior Staff Reporter National striker Devon Hodges is on the verge of signing a long-term contract with US Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Colorado Rapids after leaving the island yesterday to join up with the team's officials.
    The bulky forward will the team's facilities and get acquainted with the staff over the next two days before joining up with the rest of the team in Arizona, where a pre-season camp is being staged.
    Officials close to the deal confirmed that the club has made an offer for the player and that discussions are ongoing as it relates to personal terms and a transfer fee. Everything is expected to be finalised within days as the Rivoli hitman gets set to join fellow Reggae Boy Omar Cummings at the club.
    Hodges, who made his debut for Jamaica in a May 2009 friendly match against El Salvador and scored his first international goal in his second match against Panama, was elated with the development.
    "I am elated about this. I have been on this for a long time so Im determined to just continue keeping the focus. I have waited for the right time and I believe that now is the right time. I just have to do this to make all my and supporters proud," Hodges said, shortly before boarding his flight to Colorado.
    A technical team from the Rapids was in Jamaica before the Reggae Boyz recent friendly international against to have a closer look at the striker, and were left impressed with his showing at training sessions and the actual game.
    The 25-year-old is determined to make his mark at the club and remove any doubts about nervousness ahead of his trip. He also took time out to mention the input of Cummings in his development and growth in the national programme.
    "I am not nervous, I believe that I have had enough international experience under my belt, so I just have to go there and do my thing," said Hodges. "Omar Cummings is a good friend of mine. We reason a lot whenever we get a chance to and he has been very supportive of me, especially when we are on the national camp. He shows me the guidelines and so forth, and gives me a lot of tips to improve my game."
    Top scorer
    Hodges who started his at Wadadah before his move to Rivoli, ended last season as the league's top scorer with 24 goals and still holds the record for most goals in a single game after he bagged 10 goals during Rivoli's 15-0 win over Invaders in the 2004-2005 season.
    Rivoli's vice-president Ansel Smart confirmed the offer and explained that it was the club's goal to produce players fit for the international market.
    We are in discussions with the club and we hope to have an agreement very soon," Smart stated. "It is something that we want as a club - to develop players for international level. That is one of the mission of the club."
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    Very happy for the yute and hope a long-term deal will be worked out. He is one that I've been touting for quite a while as being good enough to play overseas and be a regular on the ReggaeBoyz team.

    I actually got wind of the news this past weekend. Both Hodges and another yute were being considered (not only for US pro leagues) to be given contracts. I hope the other yute also gets the nod as I think he also is among the best we have to offer! Just watch the ride!
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    • #3
      Great news for him, and he should be advised that MLS ballers do not receive guaranteed contracts.
      Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else - Vince Lombardi

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      • #4
        I said the inclusion of Omar Cummings, Adderly and Ryan Johnson can only help our local forward to show them how to position themselves and move off the ball.

        Good luck to the youth.
        • Don't let negative things break you, instead let it be your strength, your reason for growth. Life is for living and I won't spend my life feeling cheated and downtrodden.

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        • #5
          Colorado "soccer" franchises have been very good to Jamaican players. We've had quiet a few go through that state. Nice to see him link up with Cummings. Especially with the chance of Connor Casey making the trek to the WC it is a really nice opportunity for him. I know no one really follows mls but in the 2nd half of the season the Rapids suffered from a complete lack of goals. They lost Colin Clarke and another midfielder and the goals just vanished. As well as cummings and casey work well together they are not purest finishers out there so they need their fair of chances created. I think Hodges is the first move in solving that issue as they'll need a player like him to finish off that one chance that comes the rapids way should they experience another situation where they lose one or two midfielders for an extended stretch of time. - T.K.
          No need to thank me forumites.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by T.K. View Post
            Colorado "soccer" franchises have been very good to Jamaican players. We've had quiet a few go through that state. Nice to see him link up with Cummings. Especially with the chance of Connor Casey making the trek to the WC it is a really nice opportunity for him. I know no one really follows mls but in the 2nd half of the season the Rapids suffered from a complete lack of goals. They lost Colin Clarke and another midfielder and the goals just vanished. As well as cummings and casey work well together they are not purest finishers out there so they need their fair of chances created. I think Hodges is the first move in solving that issue as they'll need a player like him to finish off that one chance that comes the rapids way should they experience another situation where they lose one or two midfielders for an extended stretch of time. - T.K.
            Remind me of our players who moved on to greater things?
            ...and of the financial input to the Jamaica football industry?

            Just asking! ...not hating! It certainly is good for the players to leave the local salaries!
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Karl View Post
              Remind me of our players who moved on to greater things?
              ...and of the financial input to the Jamaica football industry?

              Just asking! ...not hating! It certainly is good for the players to leave the local salaries!
              Karl those are questions I don't have the answers to. My only point is that a good number of Jamaican players have played for the old Colorado Foxes franchise and the Colorado Rapids. That is why I said the state has been good to Jamaican players. - T.K.
              No need to thank me forumites.

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              • #8
                Darn it. I can't read. I just realized he's actually trying out for the Rapids and has not been added to the team. Reading is fundamental they tell me. - T.K.
                No need to thank me forumites.

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                • #9
                  fundamental ...... but apparently it's overrated.

                  Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving; it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe. Thomas Paine

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