Phoenix Rising Adds Jack Barmby for 2020 Season
December 10, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release
PHOENIX - Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that midfielder Jack Barmby has signed with the club for the 2020 season pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract will not be made public.
"I'm really looking forward to getting into the season to progress on what the club has achieved in previous years," Barmby said. "I look forward to meeting all the supporters."
Barmby most recently played with USL Championship side San Antonio FC. He appeared in 32 matches (26 starts, 2,418 minutes played) and scored eight goals while tallying three assists in 2019.
He spent the previous three seasons in the Portland Timbers organization, suiting up for both the Timbers and Timbers 2. He appeared in 32 matches and scored seven goals for the USL Championship side and made 29 appearances with one goal for the MLS club.
Barmby signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in 2013 when he was 18 years-old. During his first three professional seasons, he had loan spells with English clubs Hartlepool United, Rotherham United, and Notts County.
The 25-year old has also represented England at the U-16, U-18, U-19, and U-20 levels with ten total appearances stretching from 2009 to 2015.
With the addition of Barmby, Rising FC has 15 players officially signed for the 2020 season.
2020 Phoenix Rising Roster
José Aguinaga
Solomon Asante
Jack Barmby
Kyle Bjornethun
Joey Calistri
A.J. Cochran
Joe Farrell
Junior Flemmings
Adam Jahn
Owusu-Ansah Kontor
Kevon Lambert
Austin Ledbetter
Zac Lubin
Santi Moar
Corey Whelan
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