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Junior Flemmings
Flemmings playing for New York Red Bulls II
Personal information
Full name Junior Flemmings
Date of birth (1996-01-16) 16 January 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 77
Youth career
Tivoli Gardens F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Tivoli Gardens F.C. 25 (10)
2016– New York Red Bulls II 23 (7)
International career
2013-2014 Jamaica U17 9 (4)
2015 Jamaica U20 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Junior Flemmings (born 16 January 1996) is a Jamaican footballer who plays as a forward for New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League.

Career

Early Career

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Flemmings began his career in the youth ranks of Tivoli Gardens F.C..

Tivoli Gardens

In 2013 he made his debut for the first team in the National Premier League.[1] He was unpaid during the 2013 season with Tivoli Gardens to ensure that he wouldn't ruin his chances of playing collegiate soccer in the United States.[2] During the 2015-2016 season Flemmings led Tivoli Gardens in scoring with 8 goals, including a late game winner on 23 November 2015 which helped his club to a 2-1 victory over Boys' Town FC. [3]

New York Red Bulls II

After months of speculation,[4] Flemmings signed with New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League on 25 March 2016.[5] On 2 April 2016, during his first appearance, Flemmings recorded his first goal and assist with the club in a 2-0 victory against Louisville City FC.[6] On 22 May 2016 Flemmings scored a late match winner helping New York to a 1-0 victory against FC Montreal. [7] On 12 August 2016 Flemmings helped New York to a 5-1 victory over Orlando City B, scoring one goal and being a constant threat throughout the match. [8]

International

Flemmings has represented Jamaica at the U-20 and U-17 national team level, serving as captain of the U-17's. [9]

He received his first full National Team call up in November 2015 and was named to the 18-player match roster for Jamaica’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Panama, but was an unused substitute.

Honors

Club

United States New York Red Bulls II

Individual

  • RSPL Young player of the season: 2015-2016

Career statistics

As of 26 June 2016
Club Season League League Cup Domestic Cup Continential Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2016 23 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 7
Career total 23 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 7

References

  1. ^ "Junior Flemmings to get Opportunity in RSPL". jamaicafootballfederation.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Flemming Plays It Safe - JC Manning Captain Avoids Salary, Signing With TG To Keep US Scholarship Option Open". Jamaica-Gleaner.com.
  3. ^ "Flemmings late strike carries Tivoli past Boys' Town". jamaicaobserver.com. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  4. ^ Fido, Austin (26 November 2015). "Report: Junior Flemmings says he will join New York Red Bulls in January". Once A Metro. SB Nation. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls II sign Junior Flemmings". NewYorkRedBulls.com. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Red Bulls II Take Impressive Win in Louisville". uslsoccer.com. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  7. ^ "USL MATCH RECAP: Red Bulls II Maintain Road Perfection with 1-0 win at FC Montreal". newyorkredbulls.com.
  8. ^ "USL Match Recap: NYRB II Downs Orlando City B, 5-1". newyorkredbulls.com.
  9. ^ "Junior Flemmings profile". jamaicafootballfederation.com. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
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