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Je-Vaughn Watson

Je-Vaughn Watson

Jamaican footballer (born 1983)

Je-Vaughn Tidley Watson (born 22 October 1983) is a retired Jamaican footballer.

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Club career

Sporting Central Academy

Watson attended Garvey Maceo High School and turned professional in 2005. He spent six years playing with Sporting Central Academy in the Jamaica National Premier League, eventually becoming the club's captain.

Houston Dynamo

Watson had trials in England and Denmark, but after training with the club during the 2011 pre-season, Watson signed with Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer on 15 April;[4] he made his Dynamo debut on 23 April 2011 in a 1–1 tie with Chicago Fire. He became the first Sporting Central player to secure a professional contract overseas.[5] Watson appeared for Houston in the 2011 MLS Cup and CONCACAF Champions League competitions.

FC Dallas

Watson was traded to FC Dallas on 19 February 2013 in exchange for a second-round 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick.[6] His contract was terminated on 18 February 2016.[7] On 4 March 2016, it was announced that Watson had resigned with Dallas and then been traded to New England Revolution for a third-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

New England Revolution

Watson played two seasons with the Revolution.[8] His option was declined at the end of the 2017 season.[9]

OKC Energy FC

In 2019, Watson signed for OKC Energy FC.[10]

Austin Bold FC

In September 2020, Watson signed with USL Championship side Austin Bold.[11]

Humble Lions

In August 2021, Watson returned to Jamaica to play for JPL side, Humble Lions.[12]

International career

Watson made his international debut for the Jamaica national team on 26 July 2008 in a friendly against El Salvador and has since gone on to make 13 appearances for the Reggae Boyz. He played in Jamaica's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Honduras.

Career statistics

Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.[13]
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Honours

Jamaica

Houston Dynamo

References

  1. [1]
    "Reggae Boyz squad for Copa America". Jamaica Football Federation. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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    FIFA.com
  3. [3]
    "Je-Vaughn Watson (Player)".
  4. [4]
    "Dynamo sign F Koke, MF Watson".
  5. [5]
    Sporting's Watson seals MLS deal – Jamaica Observer
  6. [6]
    "FC Dallas signs Brazilian Michel; acquires Je-Vaughn Watson | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013.
  7. [7]
    "FC Dallas and Je-Vaughn Watson mutually agree to terminate the defender's contract | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 21 February 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Je-Vaughn Watson heads to the New England Revolution after trade with FC Dallas | MLSSoccer.com".
  9. [9]
    "Je-Vaughn Watson | MLSsoccer.com".
  10. [10]
    "Energy FC Sign MLS Veteran, Jamaican International Je-Vaughn Watson". 9 May 2019.
  11. [11]
    "Austin Bold Fc Add Je-Vaughn Watson to 2020 Usl Championship Roster". 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  12. [12]
    "Jamaica Observer Limited". 9 August 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Watson, Je-Vaughn". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 February 2017.


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