Reggae Lady Jody Brown is about to transition from collegiate to skilled soccer after signing a three-year contract with reigning Portuguese champions Benfica.
The previous Florida State standout expressed her pleasure and pleasure about reaching her lifelong dream.
“I’m proud and honoured to signal my first skilled contract with a giant establishment resembling Benfica. Being an expert has all the time been my dream since I began enjoying in Jamaica,” Brown stated.
JFF president praises Brown
Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Soccer Federation, praised Brown and counseled Benfica for securing her companies. “This signing augurs effectively for Jody’s private growth and the event of the nationwide group. Jody is a nationwide treasure, she is younger however very skilled, and Benfica has completed effectively to get her signature. I hope she scores numerous targets,” Ricketts acknowledged.
Throughout her tenure at Florida State College, Brown helped the group seize 4 consecutive Atlantic Coast Championships (ACC) Ladies’s Soccer titles and the NCAA Division 1 titles in 2021 and 2023. She has additionally represented Jamaica on the Underneath-15, Underneath-17, and Underneath-20 ranges.
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Reggae Girlz assistant coach Xavier Gilbert highlighted Brown’s distinctive abilities. “What stands out essentially the most is her tempo, creativity, and the way thrilling she could be on the ball. It’s actually a superb feeling to see how she handles herself in shut areas on the soccer,” Gilbert stated.
Already featured in two FIFA World Cups
On the senior degree, Brown debuted at 16 years previous and has already featured in two FIFA World Cups. Gilbert emphasised her coachability and flexibility on the sphere. “Her goalscoring means could be very a lot up there. She will play wherever throughout the offensive entrance line, together with the number-10 place within the midfield. Brown is a dynamic participant, as typically she isn’t used as an out-and-out striker, therefore why we haven’t seen extra targets from her,” he famous.
Trying forward, Brown is anticipated to play a big position within the Reggae Girlz’ campaigns for the 2027 FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Nations League. “She’s positively a pressure to be reckoned with within the attacking line, and we count on her to simply come out, execute, and provides the same old perspective that she normally shows,” Gilbert added.
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As Brown embarks on this new chapter with Benfica, the Jamaican soccer neighborhood eagerly anticipates her continued success and influence on each the membership and nationwide group ranges.
