Below is a statement from Portland Timbers defender Alvas Powell regarding his departure from Jamaica National Team camp during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
“Firstly, I would like to sincerely apologize to the people of Jamaica, the JFF and my teammates. I am truly sorry this situation has occurred, as I wanted to play for my country in the Gold Cup. Unfortunately, things were not handled right and I take full responsibility for my actions, but this wasn’t to do with lack of playing time. At this time, I do not want to say anything further out of respect for my teammates and the JFF. It is our first priority to make sure the team is concentrating on the task at hand, which is advancing in the Gold Cup.
“Hopefully I can work through these things with the manager and federation as representing my country is an honor and something I take great pride in, and in the future I very much want to be a part of my country’s national team. I am confident the Boyz will continue to have success and I am 100 percent behind the team.”
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Statement from Portland Timbers defender Alvas Powell


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