Alvas Elvis Powell (born 18 July 1994) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. A native of the parish St. Thomas, he attended Paul Bogle High School and gained recognition in the Da Costa Cup competition.
_(cropped).jpg) Alvas with FC Cincinnati in 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Alvas Elvis Powell[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 July 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Danvers Pen, St. Thomas, Jamaica[2] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Right-back | |||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | FC Cincinnati | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Portmore United | 10 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | → Portland Timbers (loan) | 20 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | → Sacramento Republic (loan) | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2018 | Portland Timbers | 101 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | FC Cincinnati | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Inter Miami | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Al-Hilal Club | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Philadelphia Union | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | FC Cincinnati | 57 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Jamaica U17 | 8 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Jamaica U20 | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012– | Jamaica | 52 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 July 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club career edit
Portmore United edit
Powell began his career with Portmore United; he made his senior debut after January 2012.[3] In 2013, Powell went out on loan to Portland Timbers in the MLS, which was extended through December 2014.[4] On 30 August 2014, he scored his first goal for the Timbers in a 3–0 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps.[5]
FC Cincinnati edit
On 27 December 2018, Powell was traded to FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2019 season, in exchange for $250,000 of General Allocation Money.[6]
Inter Miami CF edit
On 19 November 2019, Powell was selected second overall by Inter Miami in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft.[7] Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.[8]
Al-Hilal Club edit
On 27 January 2021, Powell signed with Sudan Premier League side Al-Hilal Club.[9] On 30 March 2021, Powell, through his agent, requested have his contract with the club terminated due to his "inability to cope with the atmosphere in Sudan."[10]
Philadelphia Union edit
After training with the club in May and June, Powell signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia Union on 10 June 2021.[11] On June 23, Powell debuted for the Union as a substitute in a 1–0 win over visiting Columbus Crew SC.[12] Following the 2021 season, Powell's contract option was declined by Philadelphia.[13]
Return to FC Cincinnati edit
On 17 December 2021, Powell re-joined former club FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2022 season.[14] At the conclusion of the season, Cincinnati announced they were exercising Powell's contract option, keeping him at the club through the 2023 season.[15]
International career edit
He made his international debut with the Jamaica national team in 2012.[16] He previously played at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He helped the Reggae Boyz to capture the 2014 CFU Caribbean Football Unions (men's) title beating Trinidad and Tobago in penalties.[17]
Personal life edit
In 2015, Powell received his U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[18]
Career statistics edit
- As of 17 February 2021
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | CONCACAF Champions League | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Portland Timbers | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | |
| Total | 121 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 135 | 6 | |
| FC Cincinnati | 2019 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Inter Miami | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Major League Soccer Career Total | 138 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 152 | 6 | |
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | CAF Champions League | Total | |||||
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman) | 2021 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sudan Premier League Career Total | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 140 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 155 | 6 | |
International goals edit
- Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.[16]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 9 September 2019 | Synthetic Track and Field Facility, Leonora, Guyana |  Guyana |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B |
| 2. | 2–0 |
Honors edit
Jamaica
- Caribbean Cup winner: 2014
Portmore United
Portland Timbers
- MLS Cup: 2015[19]
- Western Conference (playoffs): 2015[20]
FC Cincinnati
References edit
- ^ "Jamaica's 40 player provisional list to Copa Centenario". Jamaica Football Federation. 3 May 2016. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "From Danvers Pen to Portland Timbers Alvas Powell is rising to the occasion". Jamaica Observer. 7 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ Oshane Tobias (23 January 2012). "What's the story with Alvas Powell?". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Alvas Powell | Portland Timbers". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ^ "Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers | MLS MatchCenter". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ^ "FCC Acquires Alvas Powell from Portland Timbers | FC Cincinnati". Archived from the original on 28 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ "2019 Expansion Draft results: Inter Miami, Nashville SC make their picks". Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Inter Miami CF announces roster decisions following inaugural season". intermiamicf.com. Inter Miami CF. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Jamaica's Alvas Powell swaps Inter Miami for Al Hilal Omdurman". BBC Sport. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/hilal.alsudan.official [user-generated source]
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Alvas Powell". philadelphiaunion.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ Marjorie Elzey (23 June 2021). "Photo Essay: Philadelphia Union win over Columbus Crew (1-0)". phillysoccerpage.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Announce 2022 Roster Decisions | Philadelphia Union".
- ^ "FC Cincinnati sign defender Alvas Powell via free agency | MLSSoccer.com".
- ^ "FC Cincinnati announce roster decisions ahead of 2023 season". 15 November 2022.
- ^ a b Alvas Powell at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Alvas Powell – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ Jamie Goldberg [@Jamiebgoldberg] (13 February 2015). "For those interested in international roster spots, both Alvas Powell & Norberto Paparatto are now green card holders #RCTID" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ McCauley, Kim (6 December 2015). "Goals, screw-ups, stats and more: Everything great from the MLS Cup Final". SBNation.com. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Blue, Molly (1 December 2015). "Portland Timbers, fans celebrate Western Conference Championship". Oregonlive.com. Retrieved 13 February 2019.