Inter Miami’s Ian Fray gets Reggae Boyz call-up for World Cup qualifiers

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican national football team, known as the Reggae Boyz, has unveiled its 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October, as confirmed by head coach Steve McClaren. The roster includes Inter Miami’s Ian Fray and 17-year-old Seymour Reid from New York City FC, both earning their first call-ups to the national team. The squad also welcomes the return of seven key players who missed the previous two matches in the Concacaf final round of World Cup qualifying. Among the returning stars are captain and goalkeeper Andre Blake, defenders Joel Latibeaudiere, Ethan Pinnock, and Amari’i Bell, as well as midfielder Bobby Reid and strikers Ruman Burrell and Demarai Gray. However, several players, including Leon Bailey, Mikhail Antonio, and Warner Brown, were excluded due to injuries. Jamaica, currently leading their four-team group after winning their first two matches, will face Curacao on October 10 in an away game before hosting Bermuda at the National Stadium in Kingston on October 15. McClaren emphasized the challenge posed by Curacao, led by former Netherlands coach Dick Advocaat, and highlighted the team’s Dutch-style play and home advantage on an artificial surface. Despite these factors, McClaren remains focused on maintaining Jamaica’s momentum in the qualifiers.