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Jamaica's Lambert Joins Rising FC

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 08/10/17, 5:43PM EDT

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Made four appearances at recent 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup

PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising Football Club announced on Thursday the addition of Jamaican international Kevon Lambert to the club’s squad. Lambert, a midfielder, was joined in signing by defender Doueugui Jean Marie Mala. The duo’s signings are pending visa and ITC approval.

Lambert, 20, recently made his international debut with the Jamaican National Team on February 16, 2017, against Honduras. He started four matches during the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, including a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Canada at the University of Phoenix Stadium. He also appeared in the Gold Cup final against the United States as a substitute.

Mala, 23, most recently played in the Côte d'Ivoire Ligue 1 with Williamsville Athletic Club based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. His club finished just three points out of the top spot in the league and qualified for the 2018 CAF Champions League.

In addition to the signings, Phoenix Rising FC also released three players; forward Mike Seth and defenders Uchenna Uzo and Brock Granger.

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