Devon Williams

Devon Chesterton "Speedy" Williams (born 8 April 1992) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and the Jamaica national team.

Earlier career Youth and college Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Williams began his career in the youth ranks of St. George's College. While with St.George's Williams led the school to two youth championships in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, he joined Real Mona F.C. and remained at the club through 2014. In 2011 Williams accepted an offer to play college soccer for Robert Morris Colonials. Williams was handed the number 10 shirt and in his four years with the Colonials he appeared in 71 matches scoring 6 goals and recording 15 assists. During the 2014 season Williams also played with Pittsburgh Riverhounds U23.

Club career New York Red Bulls After a lengthy trial with the club, Williams signed with New York Red Bulls II on 8 July 2015. He made his debut for the club on 18 July 2015, appearing as a starter in a 2–0 victory over Harrisburg City Islanders. The following week Williams recorded his first assist for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–3 victory over Richmond Kickers. On 12 August 2015, Williams recorded his second assist of the season when he spotted Stefano Bonomo with a perfect cross into the box which was headed in helping NYRB II to a 1–1 draw against Charlotte Independence. On 22 August 2015, Williams scored his first goal as a professional, helping New York to a 2–0 victory over Toronto FC II.

On 6 July 2016, he made his New York Red Bulls debut in a mid-season friendly against Mexican powerhouse Club America. The Red Bulls went on to win the match by a 2–0 score. On 12 August 2016 Williams scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 5–1 victory over Orlando City B.

Louisville City FC On 26 December 2021, Louisville City FC announced that they had signed Williams for the 2017 season. Williams made his debut for Louisville on 25 March 2017, in a 0–0 draw versus Saint Louis FC. Williams scored his first goal for Louisville on 10 September 2017, during a 3–0 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC.

Miami FC On 8 January 2021, Williams was signed by USL Championship side Miami FC ahead of the 2021 season. Williams made his debut for his new team on 2 May 2021, during a 2–1 victory over Loudoun United FC. He scored his first goal for Miami on 15 May, the only goal in a victory over his former club, New York Red Bulls II. On 17 August 2021, Williams was named USL Championship Player of the Week for week 17 of the 2021 season in recognition of his brace scored against Pittsburgh in a 3–2 victory for Miami.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks On 22 December 2022, it was announced that Williams would join USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the 2023 season. Williams was a member of the Switchbacks team that won the league championship in the 2024 season.

Lexington SC On 12 December 2024, Williams signed with Lexington SC ahead of the team's first season competing in the USL Championship.

International career Williams has represented Jamaica at the U-20 national team level, making five appearances for his country. On 11 August 2010, he made his first international appearance with the senior national team, appearing in a 3–1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago.

Career statistics

International

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 October 2019 Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica 1–0 2–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B

Honors Club New York Red Bulls II USL Cup (1): 2016

Louisville City FC USL Cup (2): 2017, 2018

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC USL Cup (1): 2024

Individual USL Championship All League First Team: 2020