JAMAICA TO CO-HOST MLS CARIBBEAN COMBINE

On Friday, Jan. 11, MLS expansion-club FC Cincinnati will have the first overall selection in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft in Chicago.

Prior to the SuperDraft, coaches and technical directors from around the league will take the opportunity to prepare by attending the 2019 adidas MLS Player Combine in Orlando, Fla. The Combine will be held from January 3-9.

In addition to the showcase in Florida, MLS will also conduct the dual-location 2018 MLS Caribbean Combine in Kingston, Jamaica (Oct. 15-18) and Bridgetown, Barbados (Oct. 22-25)

The MLS Caribbean Combine is a result of the partnership between MLS and Concacaf that serves as a pathway for some of the best players, under the age of 24, in the Caribbean area to showcase their talent for MLS clubs. Through an expanded format, this scouting opportunity has grown from one event, featuring 22 players from 15 countries, to two events this year featuring 40 players from up to 30 countries, with 20 players taking part both in Kingston and Bridgetown. The most highly touted prospects will be named MLS Caribbean Combine Most Valuable Players and will earn invitations to the adidas MLS adidas Player Combine in Orlando. MLS Caribbean Combine participants will be coached by Trinidad hero and one of the top goal scorers in MLS history, Stern John, as well as legendary Jamaican National Team and MLS stars Andy Williams, Wolde Harris, and Shavar Thomas. The Caribbean area has continually produced breakout MLS stars, including playoff-bound Jamaican-born New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence who participated in the inaugural Caribbean Combine.

In Jamaica, sessions are being held as follows:

October 16

10:00 am to 11:30am & 4:30 pm to 6:00pm

Edward Seaga Sports Complex

October 17

10:00 am to 11:30am

Edward Seaga Sports Complex

4:30pm to 6:00pm

Anthony Spalding Sports Complex