Devon Williams (footballer)
Devon Chesterton "Speedy" Williams (born 8 April 1992) is a Jamaican professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks and the Jamaica national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Devon Chesterton Williams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 80 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | St. George's | ||
| 2010–2011 | Real Mona | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Robert Morris Colonials | 71 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23 | 9 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | New York Red Bulls II | 39 | (2) |
| 2017–2020 | Louisville City | 106 | (9) |
| 2021–2022 | Miami FC | 51 | (3) |
| 2023– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011 | Jamaica U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2010– | Jamaica | 35 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 June 2022 | |||
Career
Youth and college
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Williams began his career in the youth ranks of St. George's College. While with St.George's Williams led the school to two youth championships in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, he joined Real Mona F.C. and remained at the club through 2014. In 2011 Williams accepted an offer to play college soccer for Robert Morris Colonials. Williams was handed the number 10 shirt and in his four years with the Colonials he appeared in 71 matches scoring 6 goals and recording 15 assists.[2] During the 2014 season Williams also played with Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23.[3]
Professional career
New York Red Bulls
After a lengthy trial with the club, Williams signed with New York Red Bulls II on 8 July 2015.[4] He made his debut for the club on 18 July 2015, appearing as a starter in a 2–0 victory over Harrisburg City Islanders.[5] The following week Williams recorded his first assist for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers.[6] On 12 August 2015, Williams recorded his second assist of the season when he spotted Stefano Bonomo with a perfect cross into the box which was headed in helping NYRB II to a 1–1 draw against Charlotte Independence.[7] On 22 August 2015, Williams scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York to a 2–0 victory over Toronto FC II.[8]
On 6 July 2016, he made his New York Red Bulls debut in a mid-season friendly against Mexican powerhouse Club America. The Red Bulls went on to win the match by a 2–0 score.[9] On 12 August 2016 Williams scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 5–1 victory over Orlando City B.[10]
Louisville City FC
On December 26, 2021, Louisville City FC announced that they had signed Williams for the 2017 season.[11] Williams made his debut for Louisville on March 25, 2017, in a 0–0 draw versus Saint Louis FC.[12] Williams scored his first goal for Louisville on September 10, 2017, during a 3–0 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC.[13]
Miami FC
On January 8, 2021, Williams was signed by USL Championship side Miami FC ahead of the 2021 season.[14] Williams made his debut for his new team on May 2, 2021, during a 2–1 victory over Loudoun United FC.[15] He scored his first goal for Miami on May 15, the only goal in a victory over his former club, New York Red Bulls II.[16] On August 17, 2021, Williams was named USL Championship Player of the Week for week 17 of the 2021 season in recognition of his brace scored against Pittsburgh in a 3–2 victory for Miami.[17]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
On 22 December 2022, it was announced that Williams would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2023 season.[18]
International career
Williams has represented Jamaica at the U-20 national team level, making five appearances for his country. On 11 August 2010, he made his first international appearance with the senior national team, appearing in a 3–1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago.[19]
Career statistics
- As of 21 July 2022
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
| Total | 36 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 | |
| Louisville City | 2017 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | |
| Total | 91 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 9 | |
| Miami FC | 2021 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 3 | |
| Career total | 166 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 14 | |
International
- As of match played 7 October 2021[20]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 1 | |
International goals
- Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.[20]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 October 2019 | Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica | Aruba | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |
Honors
Club
Individual
References
- ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Jamaica" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 9. Retrieved 21 May 2019 – via Bernews.
- ^ "Speedy Williams Robert Morris Colonials". rmucolonials.com/.
- ^ Cameron Koubek (8 October 2020). "Top Ten: League Two Products of the 2020 USL Championship Season". uslleaguetwo.com. SportsEngine, Inc. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Red Bulls II sign Academy Devon "Speedy" Williams". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls defeat Harrisburg City 2-0". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Match Recap: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ . uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ . uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ "USL Match Recap: NYRB II Downs Orlando City B, 5-1". newyorkredbulls.com. New York Red Bulls. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Speedy Williams Darts for Louisville". uslsoccer.com. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "LOUISVILLE CITY VS. SAINT LOUIS 0 - 0". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS VS. LOUISVILLE CITY 0 - 3". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Communications, Miami FC (8 January 2021). "Three-Time USL Championship Final-Winner Devon "Speedy" Williams Joins Miami FC". Miami FC. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "MIAMI FC VS. LOUDOUN UNITED 2 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "NEW YORK RB II VS. MIAMI FC 0 - 1". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 17". 17 August 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (22 December 2022). "Speedy Williams makes move to Colorado Springs". USL Championship.
- ^ "Jamaica defeats T&t 3-1". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Devon Williams". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ Murray, Nicholas (November 14, 2017). "Louisville's Late Winner Claims USL Cup Victory". www.uslsoccer.com. USL. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ Arlia, John (November 8, 2018). "Spencer's Strike Leads Louisville to Second Straight USL Cup". www.uslsoccer.com. Louisville, KY: USL. from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Yates, Dominique (28 October 2020). "A record four Louisville City FC players earn All-League First Team honors". www.courier-journal.com. Louisville, KY: Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
Forward Cameron Lancaster, midfielder Devon "Speedy" Williams, defender Sean Totsch and goalkeeper Ben Lundt were named among the league's best 11 players as voted on by club management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market
External links
- Speedy Williams rmucolonials.com player profile
- Devon Williams at National-Football-Teams.com
- Devon Williams at Soccerway