Teen Phenom Reid and Inter Miami’s Fray Ignite New Energy in Reggae Boyz Squad
The dawn of a new era has begun for Jamaica’s national football team as two new talents, seventeen-year-old Seymour Reid and Inter Miami’s defender Ian Fray, join the senior Reggae Boyz squad. Their inclusion marks a significant step forward as Jamaica prepares for crucial upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Curaçao and Bermuda.
Reid’s Record-Breaking Journey
For Seymour Reid, this call-up is a dream realised. After reaching a milestone as the youngest Jamaican to score in Major League Soccer, surpassing a record previously held by Alvas Powell, the gifted forward is now on the brink of his senior international debut. “That news is just a dream come true,” Reid expressed, reflecting on his remarkable ascent. At just 17, Reid has already donned the national colors at the CONCACAF Under-17 Qualifiers earlier this year, marking him as a pioneering figure—the first player born in 2008 to join Jamaica’s senior team.
Fray’s Family Legacy and Professional Growth
Ian Fray, a composed defender with deep Jamaican roots, adds both composure and class to Jamaica’s defense. At 22, Fray has had the unique opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, bringing invaluable experience to the table. Football runs through Fray’s veins; his father, Michael Fray, and sister, Marlee Fray, have both represented Jamaica at youth levels. Although new to the senior team, Fray is familiar with Kingston’s National Stadium, having played there in the CONCACAF Club Championships with Inter Miami earlier this year. “My first practice session went well, and I am gelling already with the players,” Fray notes, eager to leave his mark.
Road to Curaçao and Future Ambitions
Both Reid and Fray have traveled with the Reggae Boyz to Curaçao, where they aim to continue Jamaica’s momentum in the 2026 World Cup qualifying journey. Their inclusion not only bolsters tactical depth but also signals a fresh chapter of renewal, ambition, and youthful promise for Jamaican football.
As these young talents wear their national colors, they do more than play; they pledge to write new chapters filled with courage, determination, and the unwavering dream of World Cup success.
