Ian Fray, a defender for Inter Miami, is determined to assist Jamaica, the country of his heritage, in securing a spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Born and raised in the United States, Fray is eligible to represent Jamaica through his Jamaican father. The 23-year-old has been included in the Reggae Boyz 26-man squad for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers, with matches against Curacao on Friday and Bermuda on Tuesday at the National Stadium. Although Fray was previously called up during the September international window, he did not join the team after discussions with Inter Miami. This time, however, he has traveled to Jamaica and participated in the team’s training session at Sabina Park. Fray, who is versatile enough to play as a center back, full back, or defensive midfielder, expressed his satisfaction with the acclimatization process. ‘It’s been really nice. There’s a lot of energy, the guys are really welcoming; it’s been really fun,’ he said. Fray comes from a family with a strong connection to Jamaican football; his father, Michael, played for the youth team, and his sister, Marlee, has represented the Reggae Girlz at the under-20 and under-17 levels. Ian is now focused on continuing this family legacy and helping Jamaica end its nearly three-decade absence from the World Cup. ‘Six points out of two games? You can’t ask for a better start than that,’ he remarked. Despite the talent in the Jamaican squad, Fray is unlikely to be star-struck, as he plays alongside some of the greatest footballers of all time at Inter Miami, including Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez. Fray is also looking forward to playing in front of the home fans next week, recalling the sold-out crowd at the National Stadium during Inter Miami’s match against Cavalier FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. ‘To be able to represent my country here in Jamaica, I’m really excited for it,’ he said. Jamaica currently leads the group with six points after victories over Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago last month. Two more wins would secure their place in the World Cup.