Omar Cummings
Jamaican footballer (born 1982)
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Omar Cummings (born 13 July 1982) is a former Jamaican international footballer who played as a forward. He spent his entire professional career in the United States.
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Cummings with Colorado Rapids in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 July 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Old Harbour, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Rivoli United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Cincinnati State College | ||
| 2005–2006 | Cincinnati Bearcats | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2012 | Colorado Rapids | 148 | (39) |
| 2013–2014 | Houston Dynamo | 37 | (3) |
| 2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 29 | (10) |
| 2016–2017 | FC Cincinnati | 20 | (3) |
| Total | 234 | (55) | |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Jamaica | 35 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Youth and amateur
Cummings attended Jonathan Grant High School, Cincinnati State College and the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in criminal justice.[1]
Professional
Cummings was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft as a Round 3, number 31 overall pick.[2] On 4 September 2010, Cummings scored two goals to help the Rapids to a 3–0 victory over Chivas USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The performance led to him being voted as Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 23 of the MLS season by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR).[3] On 27 December 2010, it was announced that the Colorado Rapids had granted Cummings permission to trial with English Premier League club Aston Villa.[4] On 17 January 2011, Aston Villa manager Gérard Houllier announced that Cummings had impressed on the trial.[5] Due to work permit issues, a deal did not proceed.[6]
Having returned to play for Colorado again in 2010, Cummings made his 100th MLS appearance for the Rapids on 30 April 2010, in a game against Chicago Fire.
On 22 December 2012 Cummings was traded to Houston Dynamo in exchange for Nathan Sturgis and allocation money.[7] He remained with Houston for two years.
In 2015, Cummings signed with San Antonio Scorpions of the North American Soccer League.[8] He enjoyed a successful season, scoring 10 goals in 29 matches.
On 21 January 2016, Cummings signed with expansion side FC Cincinnati of the United Soccer League.[9]
On 23 July 2017, FC Cincinnati announced that Cummings would be retiring from professional soccer.[10] He played his final match the following day in an international friendly against Valencia CF. During the match's halftime, the club honored Cummings with a brief ceremony and presented him with a framed jersey.[11] Following his retirement, Cummings joined the front office of FC Cincinnati working on youth academy and community initiatives.[12]
International
Cummings made his international debut for Jamaica in July 2008.[2]
International goals
- As of 30 March 2011[13]
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 November 2008 | Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands |  Cayman Islands |
0 – 1 |
0 – 2 |
International Friendly |
| 2 | 19 November 2008 | Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica |  Canada |
3 – 0 |
3 – 0 |
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 10 July 2009 | FIU Stadium, Miami, USA |  El Salvador |
0 – 1 |
0 – 1 |
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 4 | 7 September 2010 | Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, USA |  Peru |
1 – 1 |
2 – 1 |
International Friendly |
| 5 | 5 December 2010 | Stade d'Honneur de Dillon, Fort-de-France, Martinique |  Guadeloupe |
1 – 1 |
1 – 1 |
2010 Caribbean Championship |
| 6 | 29 March 2011 | Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador | El Salvador |
1 – 3 |
2 – 3 |
International Friendly |
| 7 | 2 September 2011 | Quito, Ecuador |  Ecuador |
1 – 4 |
2 – 5 |
International Friendly |
Personal life
Cummings is the cousin of fellow soccer players Rafe Wolfe, Wolry Wolfe and Kemeel Wolfe.[14]
Cummings holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.[15]