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Mount Pleasant Football Academy
Mount Pleasant Football Academy is a Jamaican professional football club based in the parish of Saint Ann. The club currently plays in the Red Stripe Premier League. History Formed in 2016 by Peter Gould, Mount Pleasant Football Academy, formerly known as “Stush in the Bush”, is nestled in the hills of St Ann, less than five minutes from the Runaway Bay main road, and has brought back football hype to the parish for the first time since Benfica FC participated in the 2010/2011 season. The club gained promotion for the first time to the Red Stripe Premier League via the playoffs on July 1, 2018 by finishing second in the four team table. Players Current squad References {{Jamaican Soccer Football clubs in Jamaica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Saint Ann's Bay is a settlement in Jamaica, the capital of Saint Ann Parish. It had a population of 10,961 at the 1991 census. Musicians Floyd Lloyd and Burning Spear, and Marcus Garvey were born in the town. History When Christopher Columbus first came to Jamaica in 1494, he landed on the shores of St. Ann's Parish. He returned to Jamaica on his fourth voyage and was eventually marooned for one year at St. Ann's Bay (June 1503 – June 1504), which he called Santa Gloria. A statue of Christopher Columbus is located near the town’s main traffic intersection to commemorate the discovery of the bay. The first Spanish settlement in Jamaica was also at Sevilla la Nueva, now called Seville, just to the west of Saint Ann's Bay. Established by Juan de Esquivel, the first Spanish Governor of Jamaica, St Ann's Bay became the third capital established by Spain in the Americas. The first sugar mills were established by the Spaniards in Sevilla la Nueva before 1526. After 1655, whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Ann Parish
Saint Ann is the largest parish in Jamaica. It is situated on the north coast of the island, in the county of Middlesex, roughly halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island. It is often called "the Garden Parish of Jamaica" on account of its natural floral beauty. Its capital is Saint Ann's Bay. Saint Ann comprises New Seville, the first Spanish settlement in Jamaica. Saint Ann is the birthplace of reggae singers Floyd Lloyd, Burning Spear, Busy Signal, Bryan Art, Romain Virgo, Rashawn Dally, Chezidek, Shabba Ranks, Justin Hinds, Perfect, and Bob Marley. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, one of the seven recipients of Jamaica's Order of National Hero, was also born there. History Saint Ann is one of the oldest populated areas in the island of Jamaica tracing back to 600–650 A.D. It is believed to be the earliest Taino/Arawak settlement in Jamaica. When Christopher Columbus first came to Jamaica in 1494, he landed on the shores of Saint Ann at Discovery Bay, J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their descenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodore Whitmore
Theodore Eccleston Whitmore, OD (born 5 August 1972) is a Jamaican former professional footballer. He is the former head coach of Jamaica national football team. Club career Whitmore attended St. James High School in Montego Bay, Jamaica. During his late teens, he worked as a Baked Goods delivery assistant with National Continental Foods, now National Baking Company, in Montego Bay before moving on to play football in the Jamaica National Premiere League. By default, he left his job at National Continental foods after the salesperson he worked for was terminated for stabbing a defenseless office employee in early 1992. As a very skillful and creative for a player despite his tall frame, he started his club career at Montego Bay Boys Club, and has since played for Violet Kickers and Seba United in his native Jamaica. He was signed on a free by English league side Hull City following a one-week trial with the club, where he played together with compatriot Ian Goodison, until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Premier League
The National Premier League, also known for sponsorship purposes as the Red Stripe Premier League, is sanctioned by the Jamaican Football Federation as the top division for men's association football in Jamaica. Contested between 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Jamaica's regional Super Leagues where the two lowest placed teams are relegated to their corresponding local second division league. History The National Premier League was formed in 1973 to serve as the top tier of Jamaican professional club football. The league's inaugural season kicked off on September 22, 1973 as the ''Kingston Major League'', and finished with Santos F.C. as the first title winners. 13 different clubs have been crowned champions of Jamaica. With Portmore United being the most successful team with 7 national titles. To date, the league has produced four Caribbean champions: Portmore United (2005, 2019) and Harbour View (2004, 2007). As of the 2020 seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 National Premier League
The 2018–19 National Premier League is the 45th season of the National Premier League, the top division football competition in Jamaica. The season began on 16 September 2018 and will end on 29 April 2019. Portmore United are the defending champions, having won their 6th title last season. Teams Sandals South Coast FC and Boys' Town finished 11th and 12th in last season's competition and were relegated to their respective regional Super Leagues, the Western Super League and KSAFA Super League respectively. At the end of last season, the champions of the four Super Leagues participated in a promotion playoff double round robin tournament. Dunbeholden F.C. and Mount Pleasant Football Academy finished 1st and 2nd after the playoff and were promoted to the National Premier League for this season. Regular season Results Regular Home Games Additional Home Games Playoffs Bracket Results Quarterfinals Mount Pleasant Football Academy, Mount Pleasant F.A. p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladale Richie
Ladale Osagie Richie (born 30 July 1989) is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Mount Pleasant Football Academy, as a central defender. Club career Born in Clark's Town, Richie has played club football for Village United, Montego Bay United and Mount Pleasant Football Academy. He served as captain of Mount Pleasant. International career He was first called up to the Jamaican national team in September 2015, making his international debut in 2016. In August 2017 new national team coach Theodore Whitmore Theodore Eccleston Whitmore, OD (born 5 August 1972) is a Jamaican former professional footballer. He is the former head coach of Jamaica national football team. Club career Whitmore attended St. James High School in Montego Bay, Jamaica. D ... announced his intention to utilise more locally based players, including Richie. in August 2018 he became the new national team captain. References 1989 births Living people Jamaican men's footballers Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricardo Morris (footballer, Born 1992)
Ricardo Wayne Morris (born 2 November 1992) is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Portmore United, as a midfielder. Club career Morris has played club football for Portmore United, Tampa Bay Rowdies and Montego Bay United. In March 2010, Morris had heart surgery. In 2019, Morris went on loan to VPS in Finland. International career He made his international debut for Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispan ... in 2014. International goals :''Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.'' Honors Winner RSPL (2): 2017–18, 2018–19 References 1992 births Living people Jamaican men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Portmore United F.C. players Tampa Bay Rowdies players Montego Bay United F.C. players Vaas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trivante Stewart
Trivante Vicent Stewart (born 22 March 2000) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serbian club Radnički Niš and the Jamaica national team. Amateur and school career Stewart started his career with DB Basovak in his hometown of Spanish Town before going on to play football at Innswood High School and Charlie Smith High School, the latter of which he represented in the Manning Cup. Professional career He started his professional career with UWI, before a move to Molynes United in 2022. Mid-way through the 2022 season, he moved to Mount Pleasant, where he flourished, scoring five goals in his first four games for the Saint Ann Parish-based club. On 17 August 2023, Stewart officially joined Italian side Salernitana on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract with the club, with a further option. In the process, he became the third Jamaican footballer to ever play in Serie A, as well as the first one to join it from his own national le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicque Daley
Nicque Daley (born 19 October 2000) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward. Early life and education Daley attended Clarendon College in Jamaica. Career Club On 22 March 2019, Daley joined USL Championship side Charleston Battery on a four-year deal after playing with Cavalier SC Cavalier Soccer Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaica National Premier League. The team is based in Kingston, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Stadium East Field. History Cavalier were ... in his native Jamaica. Following the 2022 season, Daley was released by Charleston. International Daley played for Jamaica under-20 national team in 2018 and the under-23 team in 2019. References External links * 2000 births Living people Jamaican men's footballers Jamaican expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Charleston Battery players USL Championship players Men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevaughn Isaacs
Kevaughn Isaacs (born 12 January 1996) is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Mount Pleasant, as a midfielder. Career Isaacs has played club football for Mile Gully, Humble Lions and Mount Pleasant. He made his international debut for Jamaica in 2018. References 1996 births Living people Jamaican men's footballers Jamaica men's international footballers Humble Lions F.C. players Mount Pleasant Football Academy players National Premier League players Men's association football midfielders {{Jamaica-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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