Name: Osei Telesford.
Position: Defender.
Club: Puerto Rico Islanders (Puerto Rico, Apr-2008 to present).
DOB: 30-Nov-1983, San Juan, Trinidad.
Height: 5-10
Previous Clubs: (Joe Public FC, Trinidad), Carolina Dynamo (USA), Chicago Fire (USA, 30-Mar-2007 to 03-Mar-2008).
Previous Schools: Trinity High School (Trinidad), Liberty University (USA).
Hometown: San Juan, Trinidad.
Note: Scored his first T&T senior team goal in a 2-2 all draw vs Jamaica in a friendly in Kingston on March 26th 2008. Returns for his final year of eligibility ... a technically-gifted player and exceptional athlete ... has outstanding leadership qualities ... named 2006 Premier Development League Defender of the Year this summer … has a great knowledge of the game and ability to play anywhere on the field.
Telesford won the best defender award for the Joe Public 20 and under team in 2000 …earned a spot on the 20 and under national squad for Trinidad … named to the Trinidad National 23 and under squad in July 2003 … Made is T&T senior debut for T&T vs Barbados on the 12th of January 2007 in the 2007 Digicel Cup.
Joe Brown, Head Coach (Carolina Dynamo) said. “Over the past three years, I have watched Osei mature and become a player ready for Professional Football at any level. Osei has the leadership to organize the back line, good in the air, a strong ball winner and a strong defender with the skills and leadership to have success at the Pro Level.”
Jeff Alder, Head Coach (Liberty University) said. “His ability to make others around him better is a characteristic he displays on a daily basis. He is the single most competitive player that I have ever been associated with during my 15 years of coaching. His versatility and high soccer IQ will allow him to have a long and successful career as a professional soccer player.” Played only two games for the Chicago Fire during his time there due to injuries.

List of awards:

2007: Drafted in the 2nd round, 21st overall, by the Chicago Fire in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. Joined Chicago Fire (MLS) on a permanent deal.
2006: Chosen to represent the T&T in Digicel Cup in January 2007
2006: Named NSCAA All South Region First Team
2006: Named Premier Development League Defender of the Year; PDL All-League 1st Team; PDL All-Big South Conference 1st Team; Liberty Team Captain; Carolina Dynamo Team Captain
2006: Participated in TTFF training camp
2005, 2006: Big South All-Tournament Team
2005: Big South Atlantic Region
2003, 2005, 2006: Big South 1st Team All-Conference
2005: Virginia College Sports Information Directors Team All-State
2004: Big South 2nd Team All-Conference
2004: Eastern Conference Champions and National Semi-finalist
2003: Named to the Trinidad Tobago and National U23 Team
2002: Participated in world under 20 qualifying Tournament (3 games/ 3 starts)

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