Je-Vaughn Watson

Je-Vaughn Watson
Watson with FC Dallas in 2012
Personal information
Full name Je-Vaughn Tidley Watson[1]
Date of birth (1983-10-22) 22 October 1983 (age 41)[2]
Place of birth Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2011 Sporting Central Academy
2011–2012 Houston Dynamo 41 (1)
2013–2015 FC Dallas 78 (6)
2016–2017 New England Revolution 41 (1)
2018 Charlotte Independence 21 (1)
2019 Oklahoma City Energy 16 (0)
2020 Austin Bold 5 (0)
2021 Humble Lions 3 (0)
International career
2008–2022 Jamaica 95[3] (4)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up 2015 United States–Canada Team
Runner-up 2017 United States Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 24 February 2012 Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica  Cuba 2–0 3–0 Friendly
2. 25 March 2016 Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica  Costa Rica 1–0 1–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 11 October 2016 Leonora Stadium, Leonora, Guyana  Guyana 1–2 4–2 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification
4. 26 July 2017 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States  United States 1–1 1–2 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honours

Jamaica

Houston Dynamo

References

  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.
  2. ^ FIFA.com
  3. ^ "Je-Vaughn Watson (Player)".
  4. ^ "Dynamo sign F Koke, MF Watson". Archived from the original on 4 November 2012.
  5. ^ Sporting's Watson seals MLS deal – Jamaica Observer
  6. ^ "FC Dallas signs Brazilian Michel; acquires Je-Vaughn Watson | FC Dallas". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013.
  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. ^ "Je-Vaughn Watson heads to the New England Revolution after trade with FC Dallas | MLSSoccer.com".
  9. ^ "Je-Vaughn Watson | MLSsoccer.com".
  10. ^ "Energy FC Sign MLS Veteran, Jamaican International Je-Vaughn Watson". 9 May 2019.
  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. ^ "Jamaica Observer Limited". 9 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Watson, Je-Vaughn". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 February 2017.


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