Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz group Captain, Andre Blake, lately accomplished his means of naturalization, thereby turning into a citizen of the US.
Acknowledged as a three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the 12 months, Blake efficiently handed his naturalization examination earlier this month.
The ceremony, held on Monday, July 24, noticed Blake, alongside together with his spouse and two youngsters, swearing in as US residents.
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The household, who’ve made the US their dwelling for the previous 12 years, now maintain twin citizenship of each Jamaica and the US.
Overwhelmed by the momentous event, Blake expressed that turning into a US Citizen is “unimaginable”.
“It’s been my household’s dwelling for the previous 12 years. Our youngest was the one US citizen, and now all 4 of us grow to be residents. Having an American passport is a privilege, and I’m proud to be a US citizen, a Philadelphian, and naturally, as all the time, Jamaican. It’s the perfect of each worlds, and I can’t wait to see what the longer term holds,” Blake continued.
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Head coach Jim Curtin’s praises for newly minted U.S. citizen, Andre Blake
Commenting on this vital milestone in Blake’s life, Philadelphia Union’s Head Coach Jim Curtin shared that Blake has been an “exemplary athlete and individual, each on and off the sphere.”
“He’s a real Philadelphian already and has been for a few years, and for him to now have official citizenship is particular for him and his household. His management, dedication to his neighborhood, and unimaginable expertise make him somebody we would like in our metropolis and on our subject ceaselessly. We prolong an enormous congratulations to Andre, and we’re fortunate to have him,” Curtain added.
Andre Blake’s soccer profession
With a stellar file of 231 mixed MLS common season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs appearances, Blake stands because the longest-tenured participant since being drafted from the College of Connecticut in 2014.
Earlier this season, he surpassed former teammate Ray Gaddis for essentially the most begins in group historical past.
Within the earlier yr, Blake marked a major milestone by turning into the primary participant in MLS historical past to win the MLS Goalkeeper of the 12 months title 3 times.
Blake’s extraordinary efficiency additionally earned him the 2022 John Wanamaker Athletic Award and a spot as a four-time MLS All-Star. His achievement as the primary males’s soccer participant to obtain the distinguished Wanamaker award since its inception in 1961 additional enhanced his profession.