MEMPHIS, Tennessee, CMC – United Soccer League outfit Memphis 901 FC introduced on Thursday it had signed Jamaican ahead Neco Brett to a multi-year deal.
The switch, topic to USL and United States Soccer Federation approval, sends Brett from the Birmingham Legion, one other USL outfit, and continues the development of English-speaking Caribbean gamers getting alternatives within the League.
“We’re delighted to welcome Neco to Memphis,” 901 FC assistant sporting director Caleb Patterson-Sewell mentioned. “Neco is a confirmed purpose scorer at this degree and brings a wealth of expertise.
“All through our discussions, we realized much more about Neco, his want to win a championship, and what he brings concerning mentality. We’re getting a pushed participant searching for one other large season, and we’re delighted it’s with us.”
Brett ranks third on the USL Championship all-time scoring checklist with 85 objectives in additional than 200 appearances.
The 32-year-old put away 12 objectives in 32 matches for Birmingham final season, together with a hat-trick in below quarter-hour on the pitch in opposition to FC Tulsa.
Brett started his skilled profession in Jamaica and performed for the nationwide Beneath-17 and Beneath-20 groups earlier than taking part in for Robert Morris College on the American school circuit from 2012 to 2015. The Portland Timbers chosen him within the second spherical of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.
901 FC open the USL Championship common season in opposition to Las Vegas Lights FC on March 9 at AutoZone Park.
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