Jamaican International Omar Cummings Signed by San Antonio

Published on March 27, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release


SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Friday, March 27, 2015) - The San Antonio Scorpions have signed Jamaican international and former Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Omar Cummings, team President/GM Howard Cornfield and Head Coach Alen Marcina announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Omar is a proven goal scorer that has the ability to stretch defenses with his speed and movement," said Marcina. "His impressive resume from MLS includes; leading the league in assists, being recognized as an MLS All-Star, and winning MLS Cup. He also brings significant experience leading the Jamaican National Team, so he is a great signing for our club and we are delighted to welcome him to the Scorpions. The addition of Omar is a significant step towards defending our title in 2015."

The 5'10", 165 lb Cummings compiled career totals of 42 goals, 30 assists, and 11,902 minutes played in 185 MLS games. In 2009 with the Colorado Rapids, he tied for the league lead with 12 assists and for an encore the following year, he scored a career-high 14 goals. He won MLS Cup with the Rapids in 2010, was an MLS All-Star in 2011 when the opponent was Manchester United, and he has scored in both CONCACAF Champions League and the MLS Playoffs.

"Players like Omar don't come around every day," said Cornfield. "He was once called the most dangerous forward in MLS and is a great addition to the team. He's an affable gentleman off-the-field and our fans will love him. We are delighted to welcome him to the Scorpions family."

Cummings is a native of Old Harbor, Jamaica, and has scored seven goals in 35 appearances for the Reggae Boyz. He played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati where he compiled career totals of 13 goals plus16 assists and was the first All-American in school history.

"How many teams can you actually say that they play to support a non-profit - Cummings asked rhetorically. "Coach Marcina really wanted me here; my family is in Houston so I am closer to them. San Antonio is a great choice for me."

The Rapids selected Cummings in the third round of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft and he made his professional debut for the Rocky Mountain side late that year. Prior to joining the Scorpions, he appeared for the Colorado Rapids (MLS) and the Houston Dynamo (MLS).

With the signing, the Scorpions now have nineteen players on the roster for 2015:

GK - Sattler, Kempin

D - DeRoux, James, Zea, Attakora

M - Menjivar, Castillo, Forbes, Soto, Cruz, Chavez, Tsiskaridze, Gibson

F - Elizondo, Hassli, Zahorski, Palomeque, Cummings

The 2015 San Antonio Scorpions season is presented by deeproot Funds. The Scorpions will play the Costa Rica U-23 National Team in an international friendly March 28th at Toyota Field. San Antonio will begin defense of their 2014 North American Soccer League (NASL) Championship when the NASL Spring Season kicks off on April 4 at Toyota Field against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. For information on Scorpions season tickets, call 210-495-8686 or visit SAScorpions.com.

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