Alvas Elvis Powell (born 18 July 1994) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. A native of the parish St. Thomas, he attended Paul Bogle High School and gained recognition in the Da Costa Cup competition.
Club career Portmore United Powell began his career with Portmore United; he made his senior debut after January 2012. In 2013, Powell went out on loan to Portland Timbers in the MLS, which was extended through December 2014. On 30 August 2014, he scored his first goal for the Timbers in a 3–0 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
FC Cincinnati
On 27 December 2018, Powell was traded to FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2019 season, in exchange for $250,000 of General Allocation Money.
Inter Miami CF On 19 November 2019, Powell was selected second overall by Inter Miami in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.
Al-Hilal Club On 27 January 2021, Powell signed with Sudan Premier League side Al-Hilal Club. On 30 March 2021, Powell, through his agent, requested have his contract with the club terminated due to his "inability to cope with the atmosphere in Sudan."
Philadelphia Union After training with the club in May and June, Powell signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia Union on 10 June 2021. On June 23, Powell debuted for the Union as a substitute in a 1–0 win over visiting Columbus Crew SC. Following the 2021 season, Powell's contract option was declined by Philadelphia.
Return to FC Cincinnati On 17 December 2021, Powell re-joined former club FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2022 season. At the conclusion of the season, Cincinnati announced they were exercising Powell's contract option, keeping him at the club through the 2023 season.
International career He made his international debut with the Jamaica national team in 2012. He previously played at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He helped the Reggae Boyz to capture the 2014 CFU Caribbean Football Unions (men's) title beating Trinidad and Tobago in penalties.
Personal life In 2015, Powell received his U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsIncludes MLS Cup playoffsNational cupIncludes U.S. Open CupLeague cupIncludes Leagues CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPortmore United2013Red Stripe Premier League––––2Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup020Portland Timbers2013MLS50–10––602014MLS152–––101622015MLS3106010––3802016MLS230–––302602017MLS23220–––2522018MLS24230–––272Total121611020–401386Sacramento Republic FC (loan)2014USL Pro30––––30FC Cincinnati2019MLS130––––130Inter Miami2020MLS4010–––50Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman)2021Sudan Premier League– – –– 1Appearance in CAF Champions League 010Philadelphia Union2021MLS5020––1080FC Cincinnati2022MLS2802020––3202023MLS250205030–3502024MLS20030–20312812025MLS25040–20303402026MLS120–––41161Total123011070701021582Career Total 156 6 25 0 907 0 18 2 3158
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsJamaica2012202013702014902015502016302017902018–20191422020–202180202210Total582
Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Powell goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Alvas PowellNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Synthetic Track and Field Facility, Leonora, Guyana1–04–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B22–0
Honors
Jamaica Caribbean Cup winner: 2014
Portmore United Jamaica National Premier League: 2012
Portland Timbers MLS Cup: 2015 Western Conference (playoffs): 2015
FC Cincinnati Supporters' Shield: 2023
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