Greenville, SC (December 23, 2021) – The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club has signed midfielder Venton Evans, pending league and federation approval. Evans, a Jamaican national, spent the 2021 season with USL League One’s Fort Lauderdale CF.
Evans heads to the Upstate after making 21 appearances for Ft. Lauderdale CF in 2021, starting 16 matches and logging 1,453 minutes for the David Beckham-owned club Evans compiled four goals and two assists during the campaign, including scoring a goal in his debut against North Texas SC.
“We are excited to welcome Venton Evans to our Greenville Triumph roster,” said head coach John Harkes. “He possesses a unique balance of power, speed and technical ability, and will be a dynamic force in our team. We look forward to giving Venton a platform to develop in our competitive system and to enjoy the family culture that we have created in Greenville.”
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Evans began his career with Portmore United of the Jamaica National Premier League. Evans made 50 appearances over three seasons with Portmore, winning two league titles. He moved to UWI FC in 2020, appearing in eight matches during the shortened season. Evans also made multiple appearances for the U-22 Jamaican National Team in 2019.
Evans becomes Greenville’s eleventh signee for 2022, joining Jake Keegan, Lucas Coutinho, and eight returning starters from the club’s 2021 roster. Triumph SC’s full schedule was recently released, and the club will begin its’ 2022 regular season on April 2nd against Fuego FC at Legacy Early College in West Greenville.
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