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August 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ten overseas based players have been invited by National Coach Theodore Whitmore to join their local counterparts for preparation for upcoming international friendly against Costa Rica to be held on September 5, 2010.
The contingent of invitees from overseas has amongst it Reggae Boyz who have been particularly impressive in their respective leagues recently. Notable inclusions are Nicholas Addlery (Puerto Rico Islanders) who last played for Jamaica in its 1-0 win over El Salvador in the 2009 Gold Cup and Omar ‘Ratty’ Daley (Bradford City FC) who last played in February 2009 against Nigeria. Luton Shelton (Valarenga FC) who was the lone goal scorer in the Reggae Boyz last victory over Canada on home soil has also been invited.
The international friendly against Costa Rica represents the Reggae Boyz continuing preparation for the 2014 World Cup. This preparation will include Jamaica’s defence of its Digicel Caribbean Cup Title in November 2010 and the Gold Cup in 2011.
The game will be played at the ‘Office’ beginning at 6:00pm. Patrons are asked to note the game time, 6:00pm. Tickets which go on sale on Monday August 30 are priced: Grandstand $3,000 and $2,500 and Bleachers $1,000.
The full list of overseas based players who will join the local based core will be:
1. Donovan Ricketts – LA Galaxy (USA)
2. Shavar Thomas – Kansas City Wizards (USA)
3. Ryan Johnson – San Jose Earthquates (USA)
4. Omar Daley – Bradford City FC (UK)
5. Omar Cummings – Colorado Rapids (USA)
6. Dane Richards – New York Red Bulls (USA)
7. Demar Phillips – Aalesund FC (NORWAY)
8. Jason Morrison – Stromgodset IL (NORWAY)
9. Luton Shelton – Valarenga FC (NORWAY)
10. Nicholas Addlery – Puerto Rico Islanders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ten overseas based players have been invited by National Coach Theodore Whitmore to join their local counterparts for preparation for upcoming international friendly against Costa Rica to be held on September 5, 2010.
The contingent of invitees from overseas has amongst it Reggae Boyz who have been particularly impressive in their respective leagues recently. Notable inclusions are Nicholas Addlery (Puerto Rico Islanders) who last played for Jamaica in its 1-0 win over El Salvador in the 2009 Gold Cup and Omar ‘Ratty’ Daley (Bradford City FC) who last played in February 2009 against Nigeria. Luton Shelton (Valarenga FC) who was the lone goal scorer in the Reggae Boyz last victory over Canada on home soil has also been invited.
The international friendly against Costa Rica represents the Reggae Boyz continuing preparation for the 2014 World Cup. This preparation will include Jamaica’s defence of its Digicel Caribbean Cup Title in November 2010 and the Gold Cup in 2011.
The game will be played at the ‘Office’ beginning at 6:00pm. Patrons are asked to note the game time, 6:00pm. Tickets which go on sale on Monday August 30 are priced: Grandstand $3,000 and $2,500 and Bleachers $1,000.
The full list of overseas based players who will join the local based core will be:
1. Donovan Ricketts – LA Galaxy (USA)
2. Shavar Thomas – Kansas City Wizards (USA)
3. Ryan Johnson – San Jose Earthquates (USA)
4. Omar Daley – Bradford City FC (UK)
5. Omar Cummings – Colorado Rapids (USA)
6. Dane Richards – New York Red Bulls (USA)
7. Demar Phillips – Aalesund FC (NORWAY)
8. Jason Morrison – Stromgodset IL (NORWAY)
9. Luton Shelton – Valarenga FC (NORWAY)
10. Nicholas Addlery – Puerto Rico Islanders
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