Fury FC Acquire Ottawa Native and Canadian International Jamar
Published on July 20, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
OTTAWA, ON - Ottawa Fury FC have acquired Ottawa native and Canadian International midfielder Jamar Dixon, the club announced Wednesday pending ITC approval. Dixon comes to Ottawa after spending the last two years in Finland playing FF Jaro. "Being a local player, Jamar was on our radar for a while," said head coach Paul Dalglish. "He's somebody we really wanted to bring in and was highly recommended by the Canadian National team and Julian de Guzman, so we are very excited to have him." "He's really versatile with his ability to play outside or central. We are delighted to bring another quality player and the fact that he's a local player is always a bonus." 2016 has proved a big year for Dixon who featured in 31 matches for FF Jaro in the Veikkausliiga - Finland's premier league - and made his international debut for Canada against the United States in February. The 27-year-old is delighted by this new opportunity. "I'm happy to be a part of Ottawa Fury FC. This has always been a dream to play for a professional team in my city and I'm excited to get started," said Dixon. "Hopefully this move will also give me more exposure for the national team. At this point in my career, I think it's a positive move and a great step to be playing back home, especially in the NASL which is growing so quickly." "I want to thank and recognize everyone who made this possible especially my former club FF Jaro for all the support they gave me since the first day I signed." Dixon played his youth soccer with Ottawa St. Anthony's and Gloucester Hornets. Dixon then spent four years with the St. Francis Xavier X-Men in Nova Scotia before making the move to Europe. The 5-foot-10 midfielder began his professional career in Sweden with fourth division side BW 90 IF in 2013. The Ottawa native remained in Scandinavia, but moved east to Finland a year late to join FF Jaro. Fury FC will close out their two-game road trip next Saturday, July 23 in Jacksonville, before returning to TD Place on July 27 against the Carolina RailHawks to start a stretch that will see them play six of their next 8 games at home. Fall Season tickets are available r9n76pYxV0AdfQPiGIQtrWsyxX1KHN64yLIL_WscIgEuPpQ], calling 613-232-6767 x1 or in person at the TD Place Box Office. The Fall Season schedule is available here w&ch8_W8MbMr9n76pYxV0AdfQPiGIQtrWsyxX1KHN64yLIL_WscIgEuPpQ]. The Particulars: Name: Jamar Dixon Position: Midfielder Height: 5-10 Foot: Right Age: 27 (June 5, 1989) Place of birth: Ottawa, ON Status: Domestic Previous Club: FF Jaro (Finland) Twitter: N/A ~~~~~
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