EL PASO, Texas, CMC- Reggae Boy goalkeeper Jahmali Waite has joined El Paso Locomotive FC for the new United Soccer League Championship season after spending two seasons at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
The 25-year-old, the current understudy to Jamaica number one Andre Blake, made 50 appearances for Riverhounds as they reached as far as the quarter-finals last season after finishing top of the Eastern Conference.
Waite logged ten clean sheets to be instrumental in helping Riverhounds take the Players’ Shield – awarded to the side with the best regular season record.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jahmali to El Paso,” said head coach and technical director Brian Clarhaut.
“He had a fantastic season with Pittsburgh in 2023 and has had impressive games with Jamaica internationally.
“Jahmali has excellent reflexes and athleticism and is naturally very powerful, which helps him own the goal box.
“Jahmali has tremendous potential and is a top, proven USL goalkeeper who we think will be critical for our goals and ambitions in 2024.”
Waite made his international debut against Cameroon 15 months ago and has since made eight appearances for Jamaica.
And ahead of his potential move from the East Coast to the southern United States, Waite said he was already harboring thoughts of success. “I’m super excited to continue growing and develop my skills in a new environment,” Waite said.
“I’m hoping to bring positive energy and great qualities that will hopefully help the team win a championship.” The Championship season gets underway on March 9.
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