Devon Williams (footballer)

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Devon Williams (footballer)

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Devon Williams
Personal information

Full name	Devon Chesterton Williams^[1]
Date of birth	(1992-04-08) 8 April 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Kingston, Jamaica
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Lexington SC
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)
2023–2024	Colorado Springs Switchbacks	66	(0)
2025–	Lexington SC	0	(0)
International career^‡
2011	Jamaica U20	5	(0)
2010–	Jamaica	35	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 April 2024

Devon Chesterton "Speedy" Williams (born 8 April 1992) is a Jamaican professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Lexington SC and the Jamaica national team.

Career

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Youth and college

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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

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New York Red Bulls

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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

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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

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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

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On 22 December 2022, it was announced that Williams would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2023 season.^[18] Williams was a member of the Switchbacks team that won the league championship in the 2024 season.

Lexington SC

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On 12 DEcember 2024, Williams signed with Lexington SC ahead of the team's first season competing in the USL Championship.^[19]

International career

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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.^[20]

Career statistics

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As of 21 July 2022

Club	Season	League		Playoffs		US Open Cup		CONCACAF		Total
Club	Season	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

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As of match played 7 October 2021^[21]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
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

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Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.^[21]

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

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Club

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New York Red Bulls II

USL Cup (1): 2016

Louisville City FC

USL Cup (2): 2017,^[22] 2018^[23]

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

USL Cup (1): 2024

Individual

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USL Championship All League First Team: 2020^[24]

References

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^ "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.
^ "Bonomo's finish earns NYRB II draw with Charlotte". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
^ "Bonomo Leads Red Bulls II To Victory In Toronto". 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. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. 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.
^ Lilian, D. "Winningest Player in USL Championship History, Devon "Speedy" Williams, Joins Lexington Sporting Club USL Championship Men's Team". LexSporting.com. Lexington SC. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
^ "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. Archived 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

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Speedy Williams rmucolonials.com player profile
Devon Williams at National-Football-Teams.com
Devon Williams at Soccerway

v t e Lexington SC – current squad
4 Jackson 6 Caputo 8 Yankam 9 Liadi 17 Lancaster 21 Lue Young 23 Campuzano 32 Diouf 77 Brown Epps Goldthorp Ketterer Stauffer Williams Head coach: Darren Powell Assistant coach: Javier Cano Goalkeeping coach: Chris Barocas

v t e Jamaica squad – 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finalists
1 Blake (c) 2 Topey 3 Hector 4 Lewis 5 Powell 6 Orgill 7 Bailey 8 Foster 9 Morris 10 Mattocks 11 Nicholson 12 Flemmings 13 Miller 14 Francis 15 Watson 16 Vassell 17 Lowe 18 Brown 19 Magee 20 Lawrence 21 Lambert 22 Williams 23 Knight Coach: Whitmore

v t e Jamaica squad – 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
1 Blake 2 Walker 3 Hector 4 Bell 5 Powell 6 Moore 7 Bailey 8 Fisher 9 Burke 10 De Cordova-Reid 11 Nicholson 12 Flemmings 13 Barnes 14 Gray 15 Turgott 16 Johnson 17 Lowe 18 Morrison 19 Mariappa 20 Lawrence 21 Magee 22 Williams 23 Taylor Coach: Whitmore

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