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{{short description|Jamaican footballer (born 1981)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Shavar Thomas
| name = Shavar Thomas
| image = Shavar Thomas in Toronto 2010.jpg
| image = Shavar Thomas in Toronto 2010.jpg
| image_size = 200
| image_size = 200
| fullname = Shavar Thomas
| fullname = Shavar Thomas
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|1|29}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1981|1|29}}
| birth_place = [[Hannah Town, Jamaica|Hannah Town]], Jamaica
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]], Jamaica
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1997–1999
| youthyears1 = 1997–1999
| youthclubs1 = [[The Hotchkiss School|Hotchkiss Bearcats]]
| youthclubs1 = [[The Hotchkiss School|Hotchkiss Bearcats]]
| youthyears2 = 1999–2001
| youthyears2 = 1999–2001
| youthclubs2 = [[Hazard United]]
| youthclubs2 = [[Hazard United]]
| youthyears3 = 2001–2002
| youthyears3 = 2001–2002
| youthclubs3 = [[Connecticut Huskies]]
| youthclubs3 = [[Connecticut Huskies]]
| years1 = 2003
| years1 = 2003
| clubs1 = [[Dallas Burn]]
| clubs1 = [[Dallas Burn]]
| caps1 = 15
| caps1 = 15
| goals1 = 1
| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2004–2006
| years2 = 2004–2006
| clubs2 = [[Kansas City Wizards]]
| clubs2 = [[Kansas City Wizards]]
| caps2 = 76
| caps2 = 76
| goals2 = 2
| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2007
| years3 = 2007
| clubs3 = [[Los Angeles Galaxy]]
| clubs3 = [[Los Angeles Galaxy]]
| caps3 = 0
| caps3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2007–2009
| years4 = 2007–2009
| clubs4 = [[C.D. Chivas USA|Chivas USA]]
| clubs4 = [[C.D. Chivas USA|Chivas USA]]
| caps4 = 63
| caps4 = 63
| goals4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2010
| years5 = 2010
| clubs5 = [[Philadelphia Union]]
| clubs5 = [[Philadelphia Union]]
| caps5 = 1
| caps5 = 1
| goals5 = 0
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2010–2011
| years6 = 2010–2011
| clubs6 = [[Sporting Kansas City]]<ref>Team was known as ''Kansas City Wizards'' in 2010</ref>
| clubs6 = [[Sporting Kansas City]]<ref>Team was known as ''Kansas City Wizards'' in 2010</ref>
| caps6 = 19
| caps6 = 19
| goals6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2012
| years7 = 2012
| clubs7 = [[Montreal Impact]]
| clubs7 = [[Montreal Impact (2012–2020)|Montreal Impact]]
| caps7 = 15
| caps7 = 15
| goals7 = 0
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2013
| years8 = 2013
| clubs8 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]]
| clubs8 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]]
| caps8 = 9
| caps8 = 9
| goals8 = 0
| goals8 = 0
| totalcaps = 198 | totalgoals = 3
| totalcaps = 198
| totalgoals = 3
| nationalyears1 = 1999–2001
| nationalyears1 = 1999–2001
| nationalteam1 = [[Jamaica national under-20 football team|Jamaica U20]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Jamaica national under-20 football team|Jamaica U20]]
| nationalcaps1 = 10
| nationalcaps1 = 10
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2003–2004
| nationalyears2 = 2003–2004
| nationalteam2 = [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica U23]]
| nationalteam2 = [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica U23]]
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 1999–2012
| nationalyears3 = 1999–2012
| nationalteam3 = [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica]]
| nationalteam3 = [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica]]
| nationalcaps3 = 52
| nationalcaps3 = 52
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| manageryears1 = 2017–
| manageryears1 = 2017–2019
| managerclubs1 = [[Portmore United F.C.]]
| managerclubs1 = [[Portmore United F.C.|Portmore United]]
| manageryears2 = 2019–2022
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| medaltemplates =
| managerclubs2 = [[Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association|Turks and Caicos]]
| pcupdate = April 6, 2013
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| medaltemplates =
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| ntupdate = March 3, 2011
| pcupdate = 9 March 2022
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| ntupdate = 3 March 2011
| managerclubs3 = [[FC Cincinnati 2]] (assistant)
| manageryears3 = 2022–
}}
}}


'''Shavar Thomas''' (born 29 January 1981 in [[Hannah Town]]) is a Jamaican [[Association football|footballer]] who most recently played for [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] in the [[North American Soccer League]].
'''Shavar Thomas''' (born 29 January 1981) is a retired Jamaican [[Association football|footballer]] and current assistant coach of [[FC Cincinnati 2]] of [[MLS Next Pro]].


==Career==
==Career==

===Amateur and college===
===Amateur and college===
Thomas played as a youth for [[Hazard United]] in Jamaica and at [[The Hotchkiss School]] in [[Lakeville, Connecticut]]. He played [[college soccer]] at the [[University of Connecticut]]. He played two seasons, 2001 and 2002, and was named an [[NSCAA]] second team All-American his sophomore year.
Thomas played as a youth for [[Hazard United]] in Jamaica and at [[The Hotchkiss School]] in [[Lakeville, Connecticut]]. He played [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at the [[University of Connecticut]]. He played two seasons, 2001 and 2002, and was named an [[NSCAA]] second team All-American his second year.


===Professional===
===Professional===
After that year, Thomas entered the [[2003 MLS SuperDraft]], where he was selected 10th overall by [[Dallas Burn]]. Thomas struggled in his first year, often appearing raw, but finished the season with 14 starts and 1252 minutes for the Burn. In the offseason, Thomas was traded to [[Kansas City Wizards]] in exchange for [[Eric Quill]] and [[Carey Talley]]. In his second year, Thomas established himself as a solid defender, playing center back for one of the league's best defensive teams. He finished the season with 1880 minutes in 22 starts. Thomas continued as a starter in 2005 and 2006. On 23 March 2007, Thomas was traded to [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] for a conditional second-round draft pick. On 3 May 2007, he was traded to [[C.D. Chivas USA|Chivas USA]] for a second-round pick in the [[2009 MLS SuperDraft]].
After that year, Thomas entered the [[2003 MLS SuperDraft]], where he was selected 10th overall by [[Dallas Burn]]. Thomas struggled in his first year, often appearing raw, but finished the season with 14 starts and 1252 minutes for the Burn. In the offseason, Thomas was traded to [[Kansas City Wizards]] in exchange for [[Eric Quill]] and [[Carey Talley]]. In his second year, Thomas established himself as a solid defender, playing center back for one of the league's best defensive teams. He finished the season with 1880 minutes in 22 starts. Thomas continued as a starter in 2005 and 2006. On 23 March 2007, Thomas was traded to [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] for a conditional second-round draft pick. On 3 May 2007, he was traded to [[C.D. Chivas USA|Chivas USA]] for a second-round pick in the [[2009 MLS SuperDraft]].


Thomas was selected by [[Philadelphia Union]] in the [[2009 MLS Expansion Draft]] on 25 November 2009.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7718268&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Union select 10 players in expansion draft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219090040/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7718268&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp |date=19 February 2010 }}</ref> He was traded to his former club [[Kansas City Wizards]] on 30 June 2010 in exchange for two [[MLS SuperDraft]] picks and allocation money.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kansas City Wizards Media Relations |url=http://www.kcwizards.com/news/2010/06/wizards-re-acquire-defender-shavar-thomas |title=Wizards Re-Acquire Defender Shavar Thomas &#124; Sporting Kansas City |publisher=Kcwizards.com |date=2010-06-30 |accessdate=2012-01-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708234628/http://www.kcwizards.com/news/2010/06/wizards-re-acquire-defender-shavar-thomas |archivedate=8 July 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Thomas was selected by [[Philadelphia Union]] in the [[2009 MLS Expansion Draft]] on 25 November 2009.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7718268&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Union select 10 players in expansion draft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219090040/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20091125&content_id=7718268&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp |date=19 February 2010 }}</ref> He was traded to his former club [[Kansas City Wizards]] on 30 June 2010 in exchange for two [[MLS SuperDraft]] picks and allocation money.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kansas City Wizards Media Relations |url=http://www.kcwizards.com/news/2010/06/wizards-re-acquire-defender-shavar-thomas |title=Wizards Re-Acquire Defender Shavar Thomas &#124; Sporting Kansas City |publisher=Kcwizards.com |date=30 June 2010 |accessdate=20 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708234628/http://www.kcwizards.com/news/2010/06/wizards-re-acquire-defender-shavar-thomas |archivedate=8 July 2010 }}</ref>


Thomas remained with Kansas City through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the [[2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft]]. Thomas was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.
Thomas remained with Kansas City through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the [[2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft]]. Thomas was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.


Thomas signed with new MLS franchise [[Montreal Impact]] on 20 January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactmontreal.com/fr/news/2012/01/jamaican-defender-shavar-thomas-joins-impact|title=Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas joins the Impact|date=20 January 2012|publisher=}}</ref> On 2 November 2012 Montreal announced that Thomas would not be returning to the club in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2012/11/roster-update-25-players-make-trip-italy|title=Mise à jour de l'effectif: 25 joueurs avec l’équipe en Italie|date=2 November 2012|publisher=}}</ref> He entered the [[2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft]] and became a free agent after going undrafted in both rounds of the draft.
Thomas signed with new MLS franchise [[Montreal Impact (2012–2020)|Montreal Impact]] on 20 January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactmontreal.com/fr/news/2012/01/jamaican-defender-shavar-thomas-joins-impact|title=Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas joins the Impact|date=20 January 2012}}</ref> On 2 November 2012 Montreal announced that Thomas would not be returning to the club in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2012/11/roster-update-25-players-make-trip-italy|title=Mise à jour de l'effectif: 25 joueurs avec l'équipe en Italie|date=2 November 2012}}</ref> He entered the [[2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft]] and became a free agent after going undrafted in both rounds of the draft.


In 2013, Thomas was invited to [[D.C. United]]'s training camp as a trialist, but wasn't offered a contract. It was announced on 11 March 2013 that Thomas signed with the [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] for the NASL's Spring season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strikers.com/index.php/news/873-strikers-sign-former-jamaican-national-team-captain-shavar-thomas-and-re-sign-captain-toni-stahl.html|title=Home - Fort Lauderdale Strikers|website=www.strikers.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730150105/http://www.strikers.com/index.php/news/873-strikers-sign-former-jamaican-national-team-captain-shavar-thomas-and-re-sign-captain-toni-stahl.html|archivedate=30 July 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2013, Thomas was invited to [[D.C. United]]'s training camp as a trialist, but wasn't offered a contract. It was announced on 11 March 2013 that Thomas signed with the [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] for the NASL's Spring season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strikers.com/index.php/news/873-strikers-sign-former-jamaican-national-team-captain-shavar-thomas-and-re-sign-captain-toni-stahl.html|title=Home – Fort Lauderdale Strikers|website=strikers.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730150105/http://www.strikers.com/index.php/news/873-strikers-sign-former-jamaican-national-team-captain-shavar-thomas-and-re-sign-captain-toni-stahl.html|archivedate=30 July 2013}}</ref>


After leaving Fort Lauderdale, Thomas went on trial with [[Brunei DPMM FC|Brunei DPMM]] of the [[S.League]] in November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=runei DPMM FC to trial a global list of stars|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3960/asia/2013/11/22/4422233/brunei-dpmm-fc-to-trial-a-global-list-of-stars|website=www.goal.com|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref>
After leaving Fort Lauderdale, Thomas went on trial with [[Brunei DPMM FC|Brunei DPMM]] of the [[S.League]] in November 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=runei DPMM FC to trial a global list of stars|url=http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3960/asia/2013/11/22/4422233/brunei-dpmm-fc-to-trial-a-global-list-of-stars|website=goal.com|accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref>


===International===
===International===
Thomas appeared for the Jamaican U-20's in the [[2001 FIFA World Youth Championship]] in [[Argentina]] and looked poised to break into a major role with the [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaican national team]], while captaining the 2004 Olympic squad. He currently has 49 caps, and has represented the team at every level.
Thomas appeared for the Jamaican U-20's in the [[2001 FIFA World Youth Championship]] in Argentina and looked poised to break into a major role with the [[Jamaica national football team|Jamaica national team]], while captaining the 2004 Olympic squad. He currently has 49 caps, and has represented the team at every level.


He captained the Jamaican team to the [[2010 Caribbean Championship]] in Martinique.
He captained the Jamaica national team to the [[2010 Caribbean Championship]] in Martinique.


==Management==
==Management==
===Portmore United===
In August 2017, Thomas was named coach of [[Portmore United F.C.]] of the [[Red Stripe Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/shavar-thomas-replaces-linval-dixon-portmore-united |title=Shavar Thomas replaces Linval Dixon at Portmore United |publisher=Loop Jamaica |date=1 August 2017 |accessdate=28 December 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228173043/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/shavar-thomas-replaces-linval-dixon-portmore-united |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/portmore-edge-panama-8217-s-cd-plaza-amador-in-concacaf-league_106712?profile=1511|title=Portmore edge Panama's CD Plaza Amador in CONCACAF League|website=Jamaica Observer}}</ref> Thomas's [[2017–18 National Premier League#Regular season|first season]] leading Portmore was a great success finishing first in the table, 15 points clear of second place [[Arnett Gardens]]. After two successive runners-up finishes in prior seasons, Thomas's Portmore won the final, beating [[Waterhouse F.C.]] in penalties, earning the club's sixth title overall, and first since 2012.<ref name=2017-18title>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/RSPL_final:_Portmore_United_2018_champions?profile=1228 |title=RSPL final: Portmore United 2017/18 champions |first=Sherdon |last=Cowan |website=Jamaica Observer |date=23 April 2018 |accessdate=28 December 2019}}</ref>


Thomas's Portmore saw continued success during the 2018–19 season, finishing top of the table and winning the final for the club's seventh title and Thomas's second.<ref name=2018-19title>{{cite web |url=http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/portmore-united-retain-rspl-title-final-marred-object-throwing |title=Portmore United retain RSPL title in final marred by object-throwing |first=Melton |last=Williams |website=Loop Jamaica |date=29 April 2019 |accessdate=28 December 2019 |archive-date=4 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504155700/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/portmore-united-retain-rspl-title-final-marred-object-throwing |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In August 2017, Thomas was named coach of Portmore United F.C. in Jamaica.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/portmore-edge-panama-8217-s-cd-plaza-amador-in-concacaf-league_106712?profile=1511|title=Portmore edge Panama's CD Plaza Amador in CONCACAF League|first=Jamaica Observer|last=Limited|website=Jamaica Observer}}</ref>


The 2017-18 title earned Portmore qualification to the [[2019 Caribbean Club Championship]]. Going undefeated through the tournament, Thomas's Portmore secured the 2019 Caribbean Club Championship, earning the club's second title from the competition, and first since 2005.<ref name=2019CCCtitle>{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsmax.tv/index.php/football/regional/item/38025-portmore-united-tops-concacaf-caribbean-club-championships |title=Portmore United tops CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championships |first=Leighton |last=Levy |website=SportsMax |date=17 May 2019 |accessdate=28 December 2019 |archive-date=28 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228180801/https://www.sportsmax.tv/index.php/football/regional/item/38025-portmore-united-tops-concacaf-caribbean-club-championships |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Achievements==

===Turks and Caicos===
Thomas left Portmore at the conclusion of the 2019 season of competition to join coaching staff in [[Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tcifootballassociation.com/blog/2019/8/4/tcifa-strengthens-technical-team-with-the-addition-of-coach-shavar-thomas |title=TCIFA Strengthens Technical Team with the Addition of Coach Shavar Thomas |publisher=Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association |date=4 August 2019 |accessdate=28 December 2019}}</ref>

=== FC Cincinnati 2 ===
In 2022, Thomas joined FC Cincinnati 2 as an assistant coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-2-hire-shavar-thomas-as-assistant-coach|title=FC Cincinnati 2 hire Shavar Thomas as Assistant Coach &#124; FC Cincinnati}}</ref>


===CD Chivas USA===
==Achievements==
===Club===
====CD Chivas USA====
*'''[[MLS Supporters' Shield]]'''
*'''[[MLS Supporters' Shield]]'''
**'''Runners-up''' (1): 2007
**'''Runners-up''' (1): 2007
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**'''Winners (Regular Season)''' (1): 2007
**'''Winners (Regular Season)''' (1): 2007


===Kansas City Wizards/Sporting KC===
====Kansas City Wizards/Sporting KC====
*'''[[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup]] (1):''' [[2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|2004]]
*'''[[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup]] (1):''' [[2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|2004]]
*'''[[Major League Soccer]] Western Conference Championship (1):''' [[2004 Major League Soccer season|2004]]
*'''[[Major League Soccer]] Western Conference Championship (1):''' [[2004 Major League Soccer season|2004]]
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*'''[[Caribbean Cup]] Winner (2):''' [[2008 Caribbean Championship|2008]], [[2010 Caribbean Championship|2010]]
*'''[[Caribbean Cup]] Winner (2):''' [[2008 Caribbean Championship|2008]], [[2010 Caribbean Championship|2010]]


===Portmore United===
===Managerial===
====Portmore United====

*'''[[National Premier League]] Winner (2):''' [[2017–18 National Premier League|2017–18]],<ref name=2017-18title/> [[2018–19 National Premier League|2018–19]]<ref name=2018-19title/>
Manager
*'''[[Caribbean Club Championship]] Winner (1):''' [[2019 Caribbean Club Championship|2019]]<ref name=2019CCCtitle/>

*'''[[National Premier League]] Winner (1):''' [[2018–19 National Premier League|2018]] *'''[[cfu club championship]] winner (1):''' [[2019]] <ref>http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20180423/portmore-win-rspl-title-after-dramatic-penalty-shootout-win</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Shavar Thomas
Personal information
Full name Shavar Thomas
Date of birth (1981-01-29) 29 January 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1997–1999 Hotchkiss Bearcats
1999–2001 Hazard United
2001–2002 Connecticut Huskies
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003 Dallas Burn 15 (1)
2004–2006 Kansas City Wizards 76 (2)
2007 Los Angeles Galaxy 0 (0)
2007–2009 Chivas USA 63 (0)
2010 Philadelphia Union 1 (0)
2010–2011 Sporting Kansas City[1] 19 (0)
2012 Montreal Impact 15 (0)
2013 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 9 (0)
Total 198 (3)
International career‡
1999–2001 Jamaica U20 10 (0)
2003–2004 Jamaica U23 5 (0)
1999–2012 Jamaica 52 (0)
Managerial career
2017–2019 Portmore United
2019–2022 Turks and Caicos
2022– FC Cincinnati 2 (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 March 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 March 2011

Shavar Thomas (born 29 January 1981) is a retired Jamaican footballer and current assistant coach of FC Cincinnati 2 of MLS Next Pro.

Career

[edit]

Amateur and college

[edit]

Thomas played as a youth for Hazard United in Jamaica and at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut. He played college soccer at the University of Connecticut. He played two seasons, 2001 and 2002, and was named an NSCAA second team All-American his second year.

Professional

[edit]

After that year, Thomas entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, where he was selected 10th overall by Dallas Burn. Thomas struggled in his first year, often appearing raw, but finished the season with 14 starts and 1252 minutes for the Burn. In the offseason, Thomas was traded to Kansas City Wizards in exchange for Eric Quill and Carey Talley. In his second year, Thomas established himself as a solid defender, playing center back for one of the league's best defensive teams. He finished the season with 1880 minutes in 22 starts. Thomas continued as a starter in 2005 and 2006. On 23 March 2007, Thomas was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy for a conditional second-round draft pick. On 3 May 2007, he was traded to Chivas USA for a second-round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.

Thomas was selected by Philadelphia Union in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft on 25 November 2009.[2] He was traded to his former club Kansas City Wizards on 30 June 2010 in exchange for two MLS SuperDraft picks and allocation money.[3]

Thomas remained with Kansas City through the 2011 season. At season's end, the club declined his 2012 contract option and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Thomas was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.

Thomas signed with new MLS franchise Montreal Impact on 20 January 2012.[4] On 2 November 2012 Montreal announced that Thomas would not be returning to the club in 2013.[5] He entered the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft and became a free agent after going undrafted in both rounds of the draft.

In 2013, Thomas was invited to D.C. United's training camp as a trialist, but wasn't offered a contract. It was announced on 11 March 2013 that Thomas signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers for the NASL's Spring season.[6]

After leaving Fort Lauderdale, Thomas went on trial with Brunei DPMM of the S.League in November 2013.[7]

International

[edit]

Thomas appeared for the Jamaican U-20's in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina and looked poised to break into a major role with the Jamaica national team, while captaining the 2004 Olympic squad. He currently has 49 caps, and has represented the team at every level.

He captained the Jamaica national team to the 2010 Caribbean Championship in Martinique.

Management

[edit]

Portmore United

[edit]

In August 2017, Thomas was named coach of Portmore United F.C. of the Red Stripe Premier League.[8][9] Thomas's first season leading Portmore was a great success finishing first in the table, 15 points clear of second place Arnett Gardens. After two successive runners-up finishes in prior seasons, Thomas's Portmore won the final, beating Waterhouse F.C. in penalties, earning the club's sixth title overall, and first since 2012.[10]

Thomas's Portmore saw continued success during the 2018–19 season, finishing top of the table and winning the final for the club's seventh title and Thomas's second.[11]

The 2017-18 title earned Portmore qualification to the 2019 Caribbean Club Championship. Going undefeated through the tournament, Thomas's Portmore secured the 2019 Caribbean Club Championship, earning the club's second title from the competition, and first since 2005.[12]

Turks and Caicos

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Thomas left Portmore at the conclusion of the 2019 season of competition to join coaching staff in Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association.[13]

FC Cincinnati 2

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In 2022, Thomas joined FC Cincinnati 2 as an assistant coach.[14]

Achievements

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Club

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CD Chivas USA

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Kansas City Wizards/Sporting KC

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Jamaica

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Managerial

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Portmore United

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References

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  1. ^ Team was known as Kansas City Wizards in 2010
  2. ^ Union select 10 players in expansion draft Archived 19 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Kansas City Wizards Media Relations (30 June 2010). "Wizards Re-Acquire Defender Shavar Thomas | Sporting Kansas City". Kcwizards.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas joins the Impact". 20 January 2012.
  5. ^ "Mise à jour de l'effectif: 25 joueurs avec l'équipe en Italie". 2 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Home – Fort Lauderdale Strikers". strikers.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013.
  7. ^ "runei DPMM FC to trial a global list of stars". goal.com. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  8. ^ "Shavar Thomas replaces Linval Dixon at Portmore United". Loop Jamaica. 1 August 2017. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  9. ^ "Portmore edge Panama's CD Plaza Amador in CONCACAF League". Jamaica Observer.
  10. ^ a b Cowan, Sherdon (23 April 2018). "RSPL final: Portmore United 2017/18 champions". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  11. ^ a b Williams, Melton (29 April 2019). "Portmore United retain RSPL title in final marred by object-throwing". Loop Jamaica. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  12. ^ a b Levy, Leighton (17 May 2019). "Portmore United tops CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championships". SportsMax. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  13. ^ "TCIFA Strengthens Technical Team with the Addition of Coach Shavar Thomas". Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  14. ^ "FC Cincinnati 2 hire Shavar Thomas as Assistant Coach | FC Cincinnati".
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Jamaica national football team captain
2011– 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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