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Title: Julius James Thread
Post by: biga84 on March 08, 2008, 06:18:59 PM
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Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: che on March 08, 2008, 06:30:12 PM
Here's an interview on the MLS site:

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/...pe=v_free&_mp=1

The video link is dead.
Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: Themanfriday on March 08, 2008, 06:42:13 PM
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Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: WestCoast on March 08, 2008, 06:46:30 PM
Here's an interview on the MLS site:

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/...pe=v_free&_mp=1

The video link is dead.

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Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: che on March 08, 2008, 06:52:31 PM
Here's an interview on the MLS site:

http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/...pe=v_free&_mp=1

The video link is dead.

see if this link is working for you (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/shows/t280/030708_tfc_1st_kick_julius_james.wmv&w_id=16579&catCode=shows&type=v_free&_mp=1)


thanks, Julius sounds like a real humble guy.
Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: WestCoast on March 08, 2008, 06:56:36 PM
yeah
Julius go buss dem in TFC
Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: Sam on March 08, 2008, 07:39:07 PM
Anyone know if Julius James ever show up for T&T ? I know he was called up by Maturana. A good player he is developing to be, give him time though, he's still a kick and boom player, he needs to learn to be more composed and play better passes from the back, but a big player he will turn out to be one day.
Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: morvant on March 08, 2008, 08:01:57 PM
Anyone know if Julius James ever show up for T&T ? I know he was called up by Maturana. A good player he is developing to be, give him time though, he's still a kick and boom player, he needs to learn to be more composed and play better passes from the back, but a big player he will turn out to be one day.

he nursing a knock on he knee. he running on it but wont be playing again on it until next week. after the season start he could study trini football. but he did get a call from anton.
Title: Re: Julius James
Post by: Storeboy on March 09, 2008, 10:54:47 AM
Seems like a really good guy eside being a good player.  Let's all wish him good health and good luck for a long, successful football career.
Title: MLS First Kick 2008: Julius James
Post by: Tallman on March 10, 2008, 07:20:36 AM
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Title: Julius James live on AM 790 tonight (Wed, Dec 17)
Post by: Tallman on December 17, 2008, 06:47:05 AM
Dynamo All Access with Glenn Davis
houston.mlsnet.com


Dynamo all access with Glenn Davis airs Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. CT (8-10 PM EST, 9-11 PM TT) on AM 790 (http://www.790kbme.com/). Guests for the show include newly acquired defender Julius James, Houston coach Dominic Kinnear, and coach of the NCAA Champion Maryland Terrapins Sasho Cirovski. The call in number for the show is 713-212-5790.

(http://houston.mlsnet.com/images/2008/12/16/NO3oeKUB.jpg)
Title: Julius James talks about his experience in 2009 with the National Team
Post by: Tallman on December 11, 2009, 09:01:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/tkUorYYIHhU
Title: Julius James Thread
Post by: Flex on October 29, 2010, 07:46:40 AM
James: Soca Warriors committed to good results.
T&T Guardian Reports.


DC United defender Julius James says his national team-mates all have each other’s back as they prepare for next week’s Digicel Caribbean Cup qualifiers.

The Maloney-born James joined the Soca Warriors live-in camp on Tuesday night and had his first two sessions on Wednesday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.

Speaking after the session, James said at this point his main focus is helping guide T&T through to the Finals in Martinique next month.

“The main objective for myself and every other player is to win all three matches and get this phase out of the way and then move on to the finals next month.

“Whichever venue we play at, we have to buckle down and play the football that will bring us results,” James said.

“We have a bunch of guys in camp who are committed to the task and they realise the importance of playing well and getting good results especially in front of the home fans.

We know the home crowd will be keen to see the team play especially after all the talk that has been passing around regarding the recent results.

“I think we are progressing well and that was noticeable in the last match away to Jamaica. We have a good mix of overseas and local-based players and we will have each other’s back out there on the playing field,” James added.
Title: Julius James will use international experience to enhance club form in 2011
Post by: Tallman on December 07, 2010, 05:33:54 PM
Julius James will use international experience to enhance club form in 2011
By Alex Caulfield (dcunited.com)


For Julius James, 2010 has been a rewarding and taxing year all at the same time. United's physical central defender enjoyed personal success amid the Black-and-Red's collective struggles, while advancing his career with the Trinidad and Tobago National Team. In regards to the latter, James recently finished up a three-match stint in the 2010 Digicel Cup - a Caribbean competition that allows its victor to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Much like his D.C. United career, James' role with his National Team has increased over time, and now he is a trusted starter for the Soca Warriors.

Unfortunately Trinidad and Tobago fell at the final hurdle, losing two of its last three matches to Cuba and Grenada. On November 26, James' side went down 2-0 to the Cubans, and two days later Grenada triumphed 1-0. Trinidad and Tobago did manage to salvage a 1-0 win over Martinique on November 30, but it was too little too late, as Jamaica ultimately went on to claim the Gold Cup entry.

Prior to leaving Washington for National Team duty, James had this to say about Trinidad and Tobago's progress in 2010, "Yeah, things have been going pretty well with the National Team. We have been playing well, progressing in the tournament, and the coaching has been good. Our coach was happy with the way we have been playing, but he's not satisfied because we haven't done as well as we expect [in the tournament]. The country is not happy about it, the fans are not happy, there is a lot of pressure about it from the government to do better."

That pressure will have surely increased following the nation's exit from the Digicel tourney, a competition that Trinidad and Tobago has won eight times. Still, James' season with United was strong, and he recognizes that he is only emerging as a National Team regular.

"The fact that I got called into the National Team for the [Digicel] tournament, this being my first year with the team, my first time getting called in, it has been a huge honor."

In 2010 James played in 22 games for the Black-and-Red, starting 16 of those contests and solidifying his position in central defense alongside Dejan Jakovic in the second half of the season. He even scored the match-winning goal at BMO Field against his old club Toronto FC on September 11. According to James, his National Team experience is only going to improve his MLS performances in 2011 after he gets a brief respite.

"You get the recognition and experience on an international stage, and it only helps you when you come back to the club season. I am going to take two weeks to do nothing, my body is feeling [the effects of] this year. I have to take a bit of break to get my body right to be able to start back up in January, but I know we are all looking forward to it."
Title: Julius James could prove valuable asset for Columbus
Post by: fish on March 17, 2011, 08:29:35 PM
James could prove valuable asset for Columbus.
By: Craig Merz MLSsoccer.com.


OBETZ, Ohio – Julius James may have found a new home with the Crew, and could play at his former residence in Saturday’s season opener.

The Trinidad international was cut by D.C. United in February but was signed by the Crew on Feb. 28 to add depth to the defense. Now, with center back Andy Iro recovering from a groin injury, the former University of Connecticut standout could be paired with Chad Marshall when the team opens the season at RFK Stadium.

“It’s a twist of fate that we are playing DC in the opener,” James said. “When one door closes, another door opens. Things worked out. I was without a team for only about 10 days.”

James scored two goals in 31 matches for D.C. United the past two seasons, and was surprised by his release. He said coach Ben Olsen told him he was expendable after the club was forced to sign goalkeeper Pat Onstad to a short-term contract after injuries to goalkeeper Steve Cronin.

“[Olsen] told me wasn’t going to play me in the season,” James said. “He thought it was the best move in my career and he needed a roster spot for a goalkeeper.”

The Crew was happy to take James, who has also played for Toronto FC and the Houston Dynamo.

“Look at the three clubs he played for,” Crew coach Robert Warzycha said. “He was a starter for all of them. He is a good player. He can help us a lot, especially because we lost [Eric] Brunner to the Expansion Draft. He brings a lot of experience.”

Injuries to Iro and left back Shaun Francis have opened the way for James to earn a spot in the starting lineup.

“Before they brought me in, they asked me if I’m comfortable being able to work from behind and compete because they have their guys already,” James said.

“Obviously, everyone wants to start, but I don’t mind working on improving my game to become a starter. As [long] as I can help the group, I will do anything I can.”

Technical director Brian Bliss said James was acquired for more than cover in case of injuries.

“He’s a guy who’s going to fight for a starting spot, and if he’s not, he’s going to give us big time depth that we lost with Brunner,” said Bliss. “It’s not like he’s been a spot player for three years. He can start.”

James has speed that the Crew has lacked in the central defense, but he said he has other strengths.

“I am aggressive," he said. “I talk a lot. I like to organize. I really like bringing intensity to the game. In the game of soccer if you intensify your game the guys around you also intensify their game. It spreads like wildfire.
Title: Re: Julius James could prove valuable asset for Columbus
Post by: Flex on April 28, 2011, 05:34:00 AM
James happy to be part of the ‘Crew’
By: Shaun Fuentes.


Columbus Crew head coach Robert Warzycha has admitted he was left wondering why defender Julius James was bounced around from team to team in the American MLS.

James, 26, has been to four different clubs since 2008, having played at Toronto FC, Houston Dynamo and DC United. He was released by DC last season despite leading the team in minutes on the field.

He was deemed expendable by DC head coach Ben Olsen. Warzycha said the other clubs’ loss was Crew’s gain.

The likes of Ansil Elcock and Stern John have also been favourites with the Crew while Cornell Glen has also featured there.

“It comes to your mind with any deal,” he said. “I remember when he played for DC how hard it was to play against him.

Every single coach is going to tell you whatever doesn’t work on the other team I can fix it. This is the same thing here.”

James said he has questioned his capabilities at times having been asked to move from club to club but is now settled with the rest of the “Crew”.

“You tend to look at yourself to see exactly what you’ve been doing wrong,” the national team defender said.

“I never could look in the mirror and say I’ve been a bad teammate or a bad person, bad for the locker room, a bad player.

After a while, you just get strong mentally and take it as a new door opening. That’s why I took this opportunity.”
Title: James and Crew happy to be home for a while
Post by: Tallman on August 13, 2011, 07:50:54 AM
Crew happy to be home for a while
By Shawn Mitchell (The Columbus Dispatch)


Crew defender Julius James could have used some comfort food and well-earned couch time after he returned home from a 2-0 loss at Colorado last weekend.

Instead, he found a fridge full of disappointment.

“I came back and looked inside,” James said. “It was not good. There was one beer, a couple of eggs and some bread.”

The slim pickings were a sad symptom of the Crew’s schedule, which sent the team to play Western Conference opponents in five of the previous seven games.

“There was no point in buying groceries,” James said. “You come home, you train for a couple of days and you’re gone again. Things would spoil.”

Such road-dogging ends today when the Crew plays host to the New England Revolution. Four of Columbus’ next five will be played in Crew Stadium.

The Crew will play its final Western Conference road game at Seattle on Aug. 27.

“We are absolutely looking forward to playing some games at home,” James said. “Physically and mentally, it’s very good for us.”

The Crew (9-7-7) did an admirable job during its summer journey. It went 3-3-1, good enough to take over first place in the weaker Eastern Conference.

Second-place Philadelphia (8-5-9) trails the Crew by one point, though the Union has played one fewer game. Third-place New York (6-6-12) and Kansas City (7-7-9) are four points back, within striking distance.

A victory over struggling New England (4-10-9) could help the Crew put some distance between it and its pursuers, but a long list of injured players might temper expectations during this home-heavy stretch.

“If you have injuries it’s never good, but travel (compounds) things,” said Crew coach Robert Warzycha, who has grown weary of talking about the sprains, strains and pulls that have hindered his team this season.

“You only need one goal to win a game. With all the injuries we have, I don’t want to tell our guys that we have to score five times against New England to win the game, because that won’t happen. But I wish it would, for us and our fans and our confidence.”

Potential starters Eddie Gaven (right leg), Rich Balchan (groin), Jeff Cunningham (right knee), Tony Tchani (right knee) and Shaun Francis (groin) are not expected to play tonight.

Dilaver Duka (right ankle), Emilio Renteria (right quadriceps) and Danny O’Rourke (fitness) returned to practice this week but are likely to be nothing more than potential subs.

Robbie Rogers scored the tying goal for the United States in a 1-1 contest with Mexico on Wednesday and later suffered a calf strain, although he is expected to play tonight.

Warzycha will employ another patchwork lineup and hope it can take some pressure off a relatively stable defensive unit.

The Crew has scored 1.04 goals per game, better than only New England and Toronto, both at 0.96.

“Are we still on top of the East?” asked James, perhaps more concerned with getting to the grocery store than checking the standings.

“Can you imagine how many more games we could have won if we scored some more goals? But we still have all the confidence in our attack. We have good attacking players. Sometimes we score. Sometimes we don’t. But at some point, when the pressure is on and the defense really needs them, they’ll pull through.”
Title: FreeKick with Julius James
Post by: Tallman on August 17, 2011, 03:26:59 PM
FreeKick with Julius James
Crew Communications


The Columbus Crew has had a long history with players from Trinidad and Tobago. Ansil Elcock, Cornell Glen and, most notably, Stern John, among others, are a vivid part of the Crew’s rich history. Another Trinidadian is now making his mark with the Black & Gold.

After splitting the last three seasons between four teams, Julius James arrived in Columbus at the end of preseason and immediately made an impact with the Crew’s defense. The 6-0, 180-pound center back stepped right into the starting lineup and helped the club post a franchise-record 414 consecutive shutout minutes and four straight complete shutouts.

We sat down with James and discussed his career, the Trinidad and Tobago National Team, Columbus, his personal heroes and how he once wished he was Italian.

Crew Communications: You’re from Trinidad and Tobago and the Crew has had quite a rich history of Trinidadians playing in Columbus. Were you aware of that tradition?

Julius James: I knew about Stern John’s success here before he went to Europe. I know Cornell [Glen] and played with him in Trinidad and I played against [Ansil] Elcock in a scrimmage back home.

CC: You came to the United States to go to UConn in 2004. Was it difficult to leave your family behind and move to Connecticut?

JJ: When I was in Trinidad I was already part of a national team residency program, so it wasn’t as difficult as you would think. It took a little longer to adjust to the climate and to speak slowly and water down my accent so that people could understand me. I really enjoyed the college experience, though.

CC: You were drafted by Toronto FC in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, but didn’t see a lot of playing time there in your first year in the league. What was that like for you?

JJ: When I was drafted, I knew that there was always a possibility of things not being what you want them to be, and after a great preseason I got two back-to-back injuries. That didn’t help me much in terms of being a starter, so it took me some time to get back from my injuries and to turn into the player that I wanted to be.

CC: You made your professional debut for TFC against the LA Galaxy on May 31, 2008 and scored the game-winner. What do you remember most about that?

JJ: It was a surreal feeling because I had been fighting all season to be in the starting lineup and they brought in an older guy in front of me who got injured about 10-15 minutes into the game. In that sense it was a struggle because there were always guys who were brought in ahead of me in the depth chart. It was tough, because I knew I could play at a better level than some of them. It was a blessing from God that I got my opportunity. My scoring the goal was almost divine intervention because I was at a low point and the goal gave me the boost and the confidence I needed.

CC: In 2009 you were traded to Houston before landing in D.C., where in 2010 you led your fellow defenders in minutes played.

JJ: I was traded [to Houston] for Dwayne De Rosario, so I would say that was my best trade in terms of value. Then when I got to D.C., I played in every game in 2009. The following year, I missed the first few games again because there was another couple of guys who [the coaching staff] felt were going to be a better fit for the team. I went in every day working very hard without complaining and I got my chance. Once I played the first game, I played the rest of the season and led the team in minutes.

CC: How was it to play for a former teammate as your coach?

JJ: When Ben [Olsen] became the head coach I was very happy for him. I vowed that I would give my all for him because I really liked him as a person and as a player. We had a great rapport and I did play my hardest for him – never giving up – for myself, my family and for Ben.

CC: DC’s loss is Columbus’ gain. You've played all but two games so far this season. How does it make you feel to be an important contributor on this new team?

JJ: I am really happy and I feel really blessed. I am a strong believer in God and I believe this is God’s doing.  There was a door that was shut and I felt disregarded, but as the saying goes: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. This exemplifies that saying. Not only did I find a team, but I found a team with a great group of people, with skillful and talented players. Everyone has been so nice to me and it feels like the perfect place to be.

CC: You mention you were in residency with the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 National Team and you have four caps with the first team. Where do you see the T&T soccer program now and where is it going?

JJ: It’s touch and go. We qualified for the World Cup [in 2006] and that is the highest level we achieved. I didn’t go there but I really want to go there one day. We have the potential to be the best team in the Caribbean, together with Jamaica. We have the ability to be top-ranked in the CONCACAF region and, even though I can’t pinpoint the reason, we always seem to fall short. There’s a lot of younger guys coming up and I think we can turn things around, but they need to introduce them into the team. We just got a new head coach and he’ll be in charge of doing that. I would like to get called in to the team and turn this new leaf with the national team. I think that in terms of center backs right now, I may have a good chance

CC: Who are your soccer heroes?

JJ: I love Fabio Cannavaro (the longtime Italian National Team captain and center back). When I was younger I was telling everyone that I was Italian because I loved how they played. I would tell everyone that I was born in Italy and that my parents adopted me. I loved how gutsy the Italian team defended and how strong they were. Dwight Yorke is another player I admired. He really carried the flag for Trinidadian soccer. I also liked (Dutch defender) Jaap Stam. When he played with Dwight Yorke at Manchester United, he caught my eye. He was a very solid player in the back line. Those are the guys who stood out to me growing up.

CC: Aside from God, who you’ve already mentioned, who are your heroes off the field?

JJ: My grandmother – I think she was an angel – and my parents as well. There are obviously icons that I would like to meet such as President Obama, but the first person that comes to mind in terms of a hero is my grandmother.

CC: What do you think of Columbus as a city?

JJ: I’m still getting to know it. It seems very interesting, but I haven’t had a chance to explore it much yet. I really like Grandview, which is where I live, and I like the Short North and Downtown areas. It is quite different from D.C., but I like it because it’s nice and ‘homey’ and the people are great and hospitable.

CC: Last question: Columbus Crew a contender for MLS Cup?

JJ: [without any hesitation] Yes!

(http://www.thecrew.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/primary_image-620x350/image_nodes/2011/04/james_chivas_DL.jpg)
Title: Re: FreeKick with Julius James
Post by: Flex on August 17, 2011, 06:21:06 PM
FreeKick with Julius James
Crew Communications


The Columbus Crew has had a long history with players from Trinidad and Tobago. Ansil Elcock, Cornell Glen and, most notably, Stern John, among others, are a vivid part of the Crew’s rich history. Another Trinidadian is now making his mark with the Black & Gold.

I think they could add Andrei Pacheco and Kevin Adams to that list as well.
Title: Re: FreeKick with Julius James
Post by: Tallman on August 17, 2011, 06:31:31 PM
FreeKick with Julius James
Crew Communications


The Columbus Crew has had a long history with players from Trinidad and Tobago. Ansil Elcock, Cornell Glen and, most notably, Stern John, among others, are a vivid part of the Crew’s rich history. Another Trinidadian is now making his mark with the Black & Gold.

I think they could add Andrei Pacheco and Kevin Adams to that list as well.

Dey probably eh list dem because Pacheco never play ah league match, and Adams play ah grand total of 42 mins over 5 games.
Title: James undergoes shoulder surgery.
Post by: Flex on December 01, 2011, 04:42:17 AM
James undergoes shoulder surgery.
By: Shaun Fuentes.


National team defender Julius James underwent athroscopic surgery on his shoulder in Columbus last month.

The former St Anthony’s College stopper returned to Columbus to have the procedure done a week after T&T’s World Cup qualifying matches against Guyana.

“I opted to get the surgery to prevent further dislocation which happened in the past,” said James. “It was successful and it’s not going to hamper my readiness for the next MLS season but it puts me at ease now regarding future problems.”

The Columbus Crew man touched on the T&T’s untimely exit from the 2014 qualifiers in which he played every qualifying game prior to the 2-0 win over Guyana.

“It just didn’t work out the way we wanted or hoped for and it’s sad for all of us. We have to reflect on it and really come up with answers for going forward.

“We need to ensure we do not ever repeat some of the mistakes we made and also take whatever positives forward with us.

I definitely hope we can improve our position in Concacaf in upcoming tournaments and for 2018, said James who was voted Columbus’s top defender for the 2011 MLS season.
Title: James working hard to come back strong for Crew
Post by: Tallman on January 23, 2012, 07:24:17 PM
James working hard to come back strong for Crew
By Craig Merz (MLSsoccer.com)


Columbus Crew center back Julius James isn't participating in preseason training with his teammates because of his surgically repaired left shoulder. As you might imagine, he's finding his predicament difficult.

“There’s a lot to get excited about in the team,” he told MLSsoccer.com on Monday. “We have a group of older guys that are going to help push everything. I’m just sad I can’t be with the team right now.”

James has been forced to watch his teammates participate in drills and play 7-v-7 at an indoor facility because of an operation on Nov. 18.

“My labrum was torn and I had a bone that chipped off my socket,” he said, adding that his shoulder popped out three times last season. “It was pretty torn up. I needed surgery. There’s no question about it.”

He hopes to start training in about a month with a goal of being cleared to play in late March or early April, meaning he could miss as few as one or as many as four MLS matches.

“I can do most everything with the shoulder,” he said. “I’m not about to make any quick movements or push anyone. I can do everyday movements, I’m just not as strong as I should be to come out here and train with the guys.”

James, who started 31 of 34 matches in 2011 during his first year with the Crew, fills his time strengthening the core muscles in his left shoulder so he can begin lifting with heavier weights. He also works on his fitness by riding a stationary bike while the team is practicing.

He feels the deterioration in his shoulder began years ago.

“I think it’s because I used to swim a lot when I was younger,” he said. “Maybe transitioning into playing soccer, my shoulder wasn’t as strong as it should be.”

It doesn't necessarily help that he plays a physical game and is not afraid of contact when it is necessary.

“In soccer, you fall a lot,” he said. “People don’t understand how much you use your arms in soccer. When you make a slide tackle, you fall on your shoulder and it dislocates. You leverage for headers or are screening off people with your arms.”

The Crew anticipated James’ absence when acquiring Carlos Mendes from New York in December. Danny O’Rourke, Eric Gehrig and Rich Balchan are also candidates to pair with captain Chad Marshall in the central defense.

Camp notes

Chilean midfielder Milan Mirosevic will train for the first time on Tuesday, while the club hopes Costa Rican forward Olman Vargas can make it to Columbus for a few practices before the team departs for Bradenton, Fla., on Jan. 31.

Meanwhile, Chad Marshall missed Monday’s practice because of illness. Defender/midfielder Rich Balchan continues to experience some pain from sports hernia surgery in November and is not training.

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2011/10/james.jpg)
Title: James injury update
Post by: Tallman on March 22, 2012, 07:55:45 PM
James injury update
By Craig Merz (MLSsoccer.com)


Julius James is so close, yet still so far away from returning after offseason reconstructive surgery on his right shoulder.

The Columbus Crew defender is able to stretch with the team before practice but after that he goes inside the training facility to rehab on his own. Once completed, he usually watches the end of the training session from the sideline.

“To warm up a little and not be able to train is ... just difficult,” James said.

There is no timetable for his comeback but the original diagnosis was that he’d miss three or four games. The Crew play their second game on Saturday when they host Montreal in the club’s home opener, but James will likely need another month before he is ready to play.

“He is anxious to be back but we have to be smart,” head coach Robert Warzycha said. “He does some things on the field but he’s not going to be cleared soon.”

James is pushing to get back but he knows it has to be done with caution.

“We’re taking all the necessary steps to make sure I’m healing properly and doing all the exercises we can to strengthen it,” he said. “Unfortunately with this surgery, there is a time period you have to wait for your body to heal up.”

A milestone was reached last week when he fell on the shoulder and got up without pain.

“That shows the surgery was a success,” James said.

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2011/10/james.jpg)
Title: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: mukumsplau on April 05, 2012, 09:06:41 PM
his facebook profile just posted (an hour ago) that he has a collapsed lung and is in the ER. anybody else seeing that? Tallman?
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: royal on April 05, 2012, 09:49:46 PM
saw it on big soccer and all over twitter.Pray that they find out what cause it and for a speedy recovery
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: boss on April 06, 2012, 02:33:31 AM
James warded at hospital after lung collapse in training.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).


National Senior Team defender Julius James is warded at the Riverside Hospital after suffering a lung collapse following a training session on Wednesday with his American Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew.

James said he felt some tightness in his chest and rib area while doing some functional movement exercises at the Columbus  practice field and was taken in for observation at the Doctor before being warded on Thursday.

“It happened while I was doing some functional movement. I just felt some tightness in my chest and ribs. I was observed by the Doctor and then I was sent to ER,” James told TTFF Media from his hospital bed.

“They did a CT scan which showed that there was air between my lung and chest cavity. They carried out a 30 minute procedure. They inserted a tube up into my chest.

"I’m resting comfortably but I will be warded until my right lung goes back into normal function. I hope to be out of here in a day’s time” added James.

The Columbus Crew is handling all James’ medical needs.

The former St Anthony’s College player was on the verge of making a full return to action with the Crew after undergoing reconstructive shoulder surgery late last year.

The 27-year-old James has 15 appearances for T&T and was named Columbus’s top defender for the 2011 MLS Season. A pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung.

When a person has a pneumothorax, he or she usually has sharp chest pains on the side of the lung collapse, and he or she may cough and have shortness of breath. The symptoms can be mild or quite severe, depending upon how collapsed the lung is. If the collapse is large, a person may have a very fast pulse rate and go into shock. A large, untreated pneumothorax can be fatal.

A pneumothorax is usually diagnosed by a chest X-ray. If a pneumothorax is small and if the symptoms are mild and the person is otherwise healthy, no treatment may be necessary other than rest. A large pneumothorax requires hospitalization and placement of a chest tube into the space between the lungs and the ribs which is what James underwent..

The tube removes the air that has collected around the lung that keeps the lung from expanding. Once the air is released, the deflated lung can expand and heal.

"The doctors say it will depend on how long the lung takes to get back to regular size and function will determine how long I remain in Hospital," James said.

Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: weary1969 on April 06, 2012, 06:59:24 AM
LAWD FADDER
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: kaliman2006 on April 06, 2012, 08:19:52 AM
This is a very sad news.

I wish Mr. James a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Mr Fix-it on April 06, 2012, 08:30:57 AM
JJ get better, feel better, play yu ball
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: kicker on April 06, 2012, 09:23:43 AM
Wha goin' on with all this football trauma jed?

Muamba, Petrovic, now Julius...

They say these things does happen in 3's but lawd....

Speedy recovery JJ!!
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Peong on April 06, 2012, 11:54:32 AM
Scary stuff.  Get better soon.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: frico on April 06, 2012, 12:50:43 PM
I have heard of people suffering from collapsed lung before but it was related to excessive smoking of cigerttes,hope he gets over and continue to play his game.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: elan on April 06, 2012, 01:00:09 PM
Get well soon Julius.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Cocorite on April 06, 2012, 02:23:20 PM
So sorry to hear this unfortunate news. Speedy recovery JJ. We certainly wish you the very best.
Title: Julias James recovering from collapsed lung
Post by: socachynee on April 06, 2012, 06:01:26 PM
http://www.thecrew.com/news/2012/04/crew-statement-condition-julius-james

Get well Warrior

Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: ANC2 on April 06, 2012, 06:27:44 PM
Get well soon soldier
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: soccerman on April 06, 2012, 06:34:52 PM
Stay strong and get well soon!
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: elan on April 09, 2012, 10:20:00 AM
Any updates?
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: E-man on April 11, 2012, 02:12:10 PM
Julius Released From Hospital
Shaun Fuentes, TTFF Media

 
United Stated-based defender Julius James is out of hospital and resting comfortably at his home after  suffering a collapsed lung while in training with American MLS club Columbus Crew last week.

James had been warded at the Riverside Hospital  where he received treatment for a spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung) that had been diagnosed on Thursday.

Columbus Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers had issued a statement, saying : "Julius has successfully undergone a corrective procedure to treat a spontaneous pneumothorax . He is resting comfortably and his prognosis for a full recovery is excellent, which is our primary concern. No timeline for his return to action has been established at this time."

James, speaking from his Columbus, Ohio home said he was grateful for the support of his friends and family members as well as the Columbus Crew for its outpouring support. He thanked God for life.

“God is greatest and he has demonstrated that once again,” James told TTFF Media on Wednesday.

“From my teammates and fans in Columbus and around the MLS, my friends and family back home and the FA which contacted me while in hospital, I am thankful for  everyone’s support.  I’m just happy to be doing okay now and hopefully I can be back taking part in physical activity by next month or so,” James added.

The 27-year-old James played 31 matches for Crew last season and was first drafted into the MLS by Toronto FC in 2008. He scored on his MLS debut against LA Galaxy that year. James was named Crew’s top defender for the 2011 MLS season.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Bakes on April 11, 2012, 04:02:51 PM
Good stuff... and good work by Fuentes by staying on top of this and keeping folks informed.
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Deeks on April 11, 2012, 06:39:44 PM
Good news, God Bless!!!!!
Title: Crew defender James recovering from collapsed lung
Post by: Tallman on April 11, 2012, 07:07:22 PM
Crew defender James recovering from collapsed lung
By Craig Merz (MLSSoccer.com)


There’s nothing good that comes from a collapsed lung, but Crew defender Julius James said the response to his recent surgery was uplifting.

He was especially moved by the "get well" banner fans displayed in Crew Stadium during a 4-1 loss to New York last Saturday.

“You definitely feel humbled,” James told MLSsoccer.com in a phone interview from his home in Columbus on Wednesday. “I realized how much the fans care for the players and the organization. I have to say thank you for all the support from the fans, the coaches and teammates and all my friends.”

James, 27, underwent an emergency procedure Thursday after being diagnosed with spontaneous pneumothorax. He was released from the hospital on Sunday and is limited in activities as to not raise his heart rate. He could resume full training, including contact, in about a month.

“As of now I’ll be back running before that,” he said.

Shortness of breath and a heavy feeling in his chest after last Wednesday’s practice led James to seek medical attention. It was first believed he might be suffering cramps in his attempt to return to full strength from shoulder surgery in November, which caused him to miss the first three matches.

“It seems like one thing after another,” he said.

After being looked at by doctors James felt better and more relaxed and returned to training Thursday morning, but once again the symptoms appeared and a CAT scan was scheduled for later in the day.

Once the results were found, James was given sobering news.

“They said, ‘Go straight to the emergency room.’ When that happened I was in shock,” he explained. “I asked if I was okay and if I could play again. That was one of my fears.”

Surgery quickly followed and James was fitted with a tube that ran from chest to rib cage to help facilitate his breathing.

Well wishers were numerous during his stay, including texts from representatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation, and have continued during his recovery. As of Wednesday afternoon his cell phone voicemail was at capacity with messages.

“I’ve very fortunate I’m around a good group of guys,” James said.

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2011/10/james.jpg)
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: Tallman on May 10, 2012, 11:50:42 AM
He's training again.

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389273_10151106521209569_125815419568_13179784_1744027836_n.jpg)
Title: Re: What's going on with Julius James??? Collapsed lung??
Post by: boss on May 10, 2012, 02:17:33 PM
Great news  :beermug:  :thumbsup:
Title: James set to make season debut
Post by: Tallman on May 29, 2012, 04:40:42 AM
James set to make season debut
By Adam Jardy (The Columbus Dispatch)


Tuesday’s paper will have a shortish story on the Crew beginning U.S. Open Cup play later that evening, but as usual there were things that did not make the final cut.

First off, Julius James was active with what looked like the first-team unit in today’s light training session at the team’s training facility in Obetz. When I spoke with him afterward, James used the word “excited” a half-dozen times during the three-plus minutes in which we spoke. The guy has the friendliest demeanor on the team and you can’t help but share his enthusiasm for being on the field once you engage him in conversation.

“It’s such a relief,” he said. “I’m so grateful to God for my health and strength back. I’ve been training pretty hard and doing strength and fitness. The trainers had me going and kept me occupied. Nothing beats playing, but (Tuesday) I have the opportunity to step back in and do what I love.”

After starting in 31 games last season, James underwent shoulder surgery and was projected to miss the first few weeks of the season. He was pronounced fully recovered from the procedure at the beginning of April, only to suffer a collapsed lung that sent him back to the hospital.

Less than two weeks later, however, James was back doing limited work as he regained his fitness.

“They were paying attention to me,” he said. “I couldn’t get my heart rate up too high and stuff like that. I’ve been doing fitness for quite some time.”

James said he is not at much risk of suffering another collapsed lung.

“In my whole lifetime there’s a 15 percent chance, so that’s not bad at all,” he said. “That was just a freak thing and there’s no explanation. There’s nothing I could do to prevent it. It just happens.”

However, head coach Robert Warzycha was coy when noncommittal when asked if James will play against the Dayton Dutch Lions.

“I’m not sure if he’s ready to go,” he said. “His fitness is still coming.”

Also on what looked to be the first unit was rookie forward Ethan Finlay, who has not seen game action since suffering a concussion May 12 against FC Dallas.
Title: Re: James set to make season debut
Post by: Tallman on May 29, 2012, 06:23:09 PM
He's captaining the side tonight.
Title: Re: James set to make season debut
Post by: FireBrand on May 29, 2012, 06:51:29 PM
He's captaining the side tonight.

Birchall and Kevon George also started. According to reports Birchall is having a MOM performance.
Title: Re: James set to make season debut
Post by: Tallman on May 29, 2012, 07:32:04 PM
He's captaining the side tonight.

Birchall and Kevon George also started. According to reports Birchall is having a MOM performance.

All for naught. Dey lorse 2-1.
Title: Re: James set to make season debut
Post by: Andre on May 29, 2012, 07:34:35 PM
plenty of the US cup matches streaming at http://www.mlssoccer.com/us-open-cup.

molino side orlando playing now. streaming on youtube.
Title: Julius James Signs Contract Extension With The Columbus Crew
Post by: JRtheWriter on July 14, 2012, 04:20:14 PM
Julius James signs contract extension with the Columbus Crew.
Goal.Com.


The Columbus Crew announced that they have signed defender Julius James to a multi-year contract extension. Per league policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.

James, a 26-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago, was signed by the Crew in the offseason after being waived by DC United. He started the team's first 15 matches before being sidelined with an injury.

“I am extremely happy to have the organization have that much confidence and interest in me that I have been asked to re-sign,” James said.

“I love Columbus, the fans, my teammates and the organization, and I feel it is a blessing that six months ago I was waived by a team and six months later one of the best teams in the league offers me a contract extension.”

James was originally drafted ninth overall by Toronto in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Connecticut. He has also played for Houston in his MLS career.

“We saw something in Julius before we brought him here,” said Crew head coach Robert Warzycha. “I think he’s a well-proven defender in the league and he obviously blended in very well. We’ve had some success with him [in the lineup] so it makes sense to keep him longer.”

Title: MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends and fines Crew defender Julius James
Post by: Tallman on September 02, 2012, 12:25:44 AM
MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends and fines Crew defender Julius James
thecrew.com


The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Columbus Crew defender Julius James one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for violent conduct in the 78th minute of the Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew  match on Wednesday, August 29.

James will serve his one game suspension during the Crew’s match against the Montreal Impact on Saturday, September 1.

Fines collected will be donated to the charitable partners of MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the MLS Players Union.

(http://www.thecrew.com/sites/columbus/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2012/06/james.jpg)
Title: Five questions with...Julius James
Post by: Tallman on September 26, 2012, 10:35:45 AM
Five questions with...Julius James
By Adam Jardy (The Columbus Dispatch)


Five questions with Crew defender Julius James.

1. If you weren’t playing soccer, what would you be doing with your life?
“Wow. This is my dream, man, from when I started playing and loving it. I started playing when I was 12 so when I started loving it at 13, 14, I never thought about anything else. I’m good at talking to people and I love meeting new people. I have a major and a minor in resource economics and geography so maybe I’d be coaching. I don’t know. I’d be coaching or cooking. I like cooking.

“This is going to sound really stupid, but I never gave it any thought. I put all my eggs in this basket. I have my education so not all my eggs – I didn’t go pro right away – but I didn’t give it much thought.”

2. When did you come to the United States and why?
“I came to the United States when I was 18. It was a stepping stone. I didn’t really plan on graduating, but my parents wanted me to so I had to honor them and take the opportunity of higher education in the United States. It’s not comparable to many things, so it’s a full scholarship and I took the opportunity well and I took care of my parents and their wishes and now I’m taking care of my dreams.”

3. How did you end up at the University of Connecticut?
“They recruited me, but the funny thing is there were two Trinidadians who played at UConn before me and they won a national championship, Brent Rhyham and Darren Lewis, and I looked up to both of them when I was growing up, especially Brent. I always watched TV and it would be snowing and you could see their breath. I was like, ‘Why not go to a school that’s going to be cold to prepare myself?’ UConn was my dream school and one day they came to see us play and my dream came true.

“I’m still living my dream to this day.”

4. You’ve been traded several times. What’s the hardest part about going through that?
“It’s the feeling of being rejected and not wanted, but the more times you get traded you realize it’s that the other team wants you more than the team that has you. You get to flip it a little bit in your mind and say, ‘Wow, this team really wants me and this team really didn’t value me that much.’ You flip it like that.

“The other hard thing is the first couple times I was in a relationship so if you’re in a relationship it’s very difficult. I still thank God I didn’t have a family. A wife and kids, I can only assume it’s even more difficult with that.”

5. In the last year, you’d had shoulder surgery and suffered a collapsed lung. What have those experiences taught you about yourself?
“I kept my faith during all of this. I believe in God strongly and with prayers and belief and faith, I think I made it through. I fought it along the way and I’ve struggled mentally and stuff like that. This is no doubt one of the most difficult years of my career, if not the (most difficult) with injuries and everything. Sometimes you substitute your pain and express it on the field, so when you’re injured you’re not able to do that. You have to pull your strength and exhaust your energy so that you’re not spending time thinking about stuff.

“I kept my faith, man, and God definitely helped me through this. I learned that I’m a pretty strong person.”
Title: Re: Five questions with...Julius James
Post by: elan on September 26, 2012, 11:05:19 AM
Good stuff Julius, keep working man. Positive.
Title: MLS Comeback Player of the Year Nominee: Julius James
Post by: Tallman on October 25, 2012, 05:53:09 PM
MLS Comeback Player of the Year Nominee: Julius James
TheCrew.com


After returning from major shoulder surgery in the offseason, Julius James suffered a collapsed lung in early April during a practice session, sending him to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Despite his lengthy recovery, James has worked his way back into the team during the Crew’s end of season run, playing in 12 matches this year on the backline. Additionally, the central defender has battled further shoulder ailments down the stretch.

In spite of these difficulties, James continues to be a steady contributor to the club’s defensive efforts, and his recovery has been a welcome sight for the Crew organization and its fans.

The Trinidad & Tobago International is a deserving candidate for 2012 MLS Comeback Player of the Year.

(http://www.thecrew.com/sites/columbus/files/julius_banner.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/v/4joaAvB6H-k
Title: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on February 28, 2014, 06:16:48 AM
San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
By Dan McCarney (mysanantonio.com)


The Scorpions have further fortified their roster with the signing of veteran defender Julius James and a pair of full-season loans from Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes, midfielder Sam Garza and goalkeeper David Bingham.

Manager Alen Marcina said James, who played 16 games with NASL’s Carolina last season after a multi-year stint in MLS, will start at right back in Saturday’s home exhibition match against FC Dallas.

Said team president Howard Cornfield, “We’re thrilled to have him. We’re fortunate to get a good player, and on top of that he adds character and experience.”

Bingham, 24, has made five senior appearances since joining the Earthquakes in 2011. Garza, also 24, has played in 11 matches since arriving two years ago. Both could be recalled by the parent club at any point, but Marcina said he expects them to compete for starting roles with the Scorpions.

“They’re very, very good players,” Marcina said. “They’re guys who need games, minutes.”
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Sam on February 28, 2014, 06:24:48 AM
Was expecting him to go MLS, but say what, good luck anyway, he go link up with Jonathan Fana.

Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on February 28, 2014, 06:27:45 AM
Was expecting him to go MLS, but say what, good luck anyway, he go link up with Jonathan Fana.

Actually, he was originally supposed to sign with Thai Premier League club, Singhtarua FC, but dey couldn't come to an agreement.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Mose on February 28, 2014, 11:05:29 AM
Really liked this player. Would love to see him playing at a higher level consistently.
Title: Julius James accuses Calvano of intentional kick
Post by: Tallman on April 17, 2014, 05:42:57 AM
Julius James accuses Calvano of intentional kick
By Dan McCarney (mysanantonio.com)


The latest Scorpions-Minnesota United matchup was little more than 20 minutes old when the latest bit of mayhem in a rivalry already filled to the brim took place:

* United’s Tiago Calvano kicked Scorpions defender Julius James in the back of the head in pursuit of a loose ball.

* James reacted in a rage, shoving Calvano down being swept up in a scrum of players.

* Calvano, after some requisite play-acting, was shown a yellow card for dangerous play, while James was sent off with a straight red that left the Scorpions down a man for the final 66 minutes of their 2-0 loss last Saturday at Toyota Field.

James accepted a portion of the blame on Tuesday, saying he felt “sad” and “really, really disappointed” to have contributed to a defeat that already puts the Scorpions in jeopardy in the NASL’s nine-game spring season. But he also accused Calvano of provoking him with an “obvious” intentional kick.

“Right as it happened, this is not to be dramatic,” he said, “but I felt like that was a direct attack on my career and my life. The good thing about it, I saw after I headed it, ‘Wow, this guy is still coming for my head.’ At the last moment, I saw it and I ducked my head.”

“I felt bad for my reaction. My reaction…it happened. I landed, and I pushed him down, and I was like what the explicit are you doing. That’s the most dangerous play you can do for a soccer player. He actually walked across and told coach (Alen Marcina) that I punched him in the face. But I didn’t. I just pushed his shoulders, and then all their players came across and the referee made his decision.”

“When somebody does something nasty like that, it’s terrible for the sport, it’s terrible for life, it’s terrible for everything. You don’t want to play the sport and think somebody would willingly do something like this. If you watch the clip, you would see he saw me coming and he followed through.”

“I want to publicly tell the fans this is not a losing organization. We work our (butts) off every day in practice. The performance, even though we lost, we worked hard and I’m proud of the guys. I’m not sure if I should apologize this time, because after seeing the clip a second time I don’t know anyone else who wouldn’t go after the guy for his decision to go after my head like that.”

Red cards come with an automatic one-match suspension in the NASL. Scorpions president Howard Cornfield said the team lodged an appeal to the league’s infractions committee, which meets every Wednesday, but was not overly hopeful to have the suspension overturned for Saturday’s match at Atlanta.

From this vantage point, it seems pretty clear that Calvano really clocked James in a vulnerable spot, and his ensuing embellishment was unbecoming at best. But it should be noted that neither Marcina or teammate Danny Barrera mounted much of a defense when it came to James’ reaction.

“Obviously, a red card…soccer is so unpredictable, you can never see that coming,” Barrera said. “Yeah, it looked like a high kick, almost hit him in the head. Just a bad reaction by Julius. I think he put the referee in a tough situation. It could have gone either way and it didn’t go our way.”

Said Marcina, “It’s hard (to tell if it was intentional.) We’re not in the moment, in the spot. The tape, maybe it’s not the full picture. All I know is that it’s an unfortunate circumstance and guys played well for 65, 70 minutes a man down.”

https://www.youtube.com/v/ijq7Jz3w--M?start=40
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tiresais on April 17, 2014, 06:36:33 AM
Evidence doesn't look good for James on that :(
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on August 10, 2014, 07:56:09 AM
WATCH Julius James score a header which seals a 2-0 win for San Antonio Scorpions over Indy Eleven and keeps them at the top of the North American Soccer League.
https://www.youtube.com/v/ba0SWpUjT_A?start=50
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: asylumseeker on August 11, 2014, 02:13:57 AM
Dahis some rash tackling???! Is that physicality representative of the NASL generally?

The number in attendance looked pretty good.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Deeks on August 11, 2014, 06:30:00 AM
I swear that game could end up be ah 7 a side game. Some dfence force  tackles. Julius got the ball, but his studs were showing.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on August 11, 2014, 06:31:48 AM
I swear that game could end up be ah 7 a side game. Some dfence force  tackles. Julius got the ball, but his studs were showing.

That is James' third red card fuh de year.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: soccerman on August 11, 2014, 08:15:06 AM
That game got intense, the ref had his work cut out for him lol

Typically the games are physical but it looked like some bad blood between those teams or something happened during the game that ignited that.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on November 16, 2014, 07:47:14 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10628256_10152889346034314_4261814704146895361_n.jpg?oh=d055abc332d7f42aa5e0162aca64f6dd&oe=54D63847&__gda__=1427799377_73cfdeb4815b7c54a1b40c2ec28e36f0)
Julius James holds the NASL Championship trophy as the San Antonio Scorpions celebrate after defeating Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, 2-1, at Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 15th, 2014.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Deeks on November 16, 2014, 07:49:50 PM
Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Flex on November 17, 2014, 05:17:15 AM
Trevin Caesar is there too.

Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: de_redman on November 17, 2014, 05:42:13 AM
Congrats!
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: asylumseeker on November 17, 2014, 07:52:47 AM
Congrats!

Ditto! Success is to be applauded.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: dreamer on November 17, 2014, 07:53:33 PM
BraveHart take note. You are known to be a good observer.
Time for a Julius James call up as another option for central defense
The top 6 for the central defense pairing should, for now I believe , be from:

Bateau, Mitchell, Marshall, Power, Julius, Radanfah.
Note, I am still calling Cyrus a wing back where he makes the MOST impact.
Same for Primus if he ever gets back in the game for us.
Once we get the defense right and the stray strikers reintegrated, then we go be ready for Gold Cup.

Title: Julius James breaks his leg
Post by: Tallman on July 12, 2015, 12:14:03 PM
Defender Julius James broke both bones in his lower right leg in a game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies last night, and will be out the remainder of the season. He has since had surgery done on the injury, and it was reported as being successful. Now he begins the process of recovery. Let’s wish him well!
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Peong on July 12, 2015, 03:20:33 PM
Terrible for anybody, much less a pro athlete.
Good luck with the recovery.

http://www.sascorpions.com/news/2015/07/11/scorpions-beat-league-leading-tampa-bay-3-0
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: asylumseeker on July 12, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
Good and speedy recovery, Julius.
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Cocorite on July 12, 2015, 03:53:42 PM
May you recover well and soon. Don't let it win, Julius. Surround yourself with people who love you. You'll be back
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: soccerman on July 12, 2015, 04:07:37 PM
Speedy recovery Julius. Come back stronger than before!
Title: Re: San Antonio Scorpions add Julius James to roster
Post by: Tallman on September 28, 2015, 04:13:31 PM
Less than three months after breaking both bones in his lower right leg, defender Julius James has returned to the gym. WATCH him doing some light running on the treadmill.
https://instagram.com/p/8MJZTOKqsM/
Title: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: Tallman on January 27, 2016, 02:16:13 PM
Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
strikers.com


Ft. Lauderdale Strikers’ Julius James on the ball during a Florida Cup match against Independiente Santa Fe at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, January 17th 2016. PHOTO: Rosa Cavalcanti

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers today announced the signing of Trinidad and Tobago national team defender Julius James. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
 
James, 31, signs with the Strikers after impressing in the 2016 Florida Cup. He started and played 90 minutes at center back in both matches against FC Schalke 04 and Independiente Santa Fe. He also featured against Corinthians and FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
 
“We are delighted to sign an experienced defender like Julius,” said Head Coach and General Manager Caio Zanardi. “He has made tremendous progress to overcome injury and is an example for many of the younger guys in the locker room.”
 
In 2014, James was an active member of the San Antonio Scorpions defense that set a modern NASL record for fewest goals allowed, conceding just 24 times during the regular season. He started the NASL Championship Final against the Strikers, claiming the Soccer Bowl trophy for the Scorpions in a 2-1 victory.
 
James has represented Trinidad and Tobago’s national team more than a dozen times after earning his first cap against Guyana in September 2008.
 
Following a college career at the University of Connecticut, James was drafted by Major League Soccer (MLS) side Toronto FC in 2008 as the 9th overall pick. In Toronto, James played alongside current Strikers teammate Nana Attakora.
 
For the next five seasons, James played with three other MLS teams, the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United and the Columbus Crew, before signing with the Carolina RailHawks in 2013.
 
James holds a U.S. green card and does not count against the foreign player limit.

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Title: Re: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: Tallman on January 31, 2016, 09:24:37 PM
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Title: Re: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: asylumseeker on January 31, 2016, 09:43:26 PM
Congrats, Julius! :applause: :applause: :applause:
Title: Re: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: Tallman on March 16, 2016, 07:09:11 PM
WATCH: One on One with Fort Lauderdale Strikers’ Julius James

https://vimeo.com/158135906
Title: Re: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: Peong on March 16, 2016, 07:34:41 PM
So wait nah, he does rub shoulders with Ronaldo?
Sweet gig
Title: Julius James is back in the game
Post by: Tallman on April 14, 2016, 12:36:10 PM
Julius James is back in the game
By Jack Bell (NASL.com
)

The soccer world inhabited by Julius James was turned upside down last July when the veteran defender from Trinidad and Tobago broke his leg in two places in a match against Tampa Bay only days after his 31st birthday.

“Less than a year ago I had a crazy injury,” James told NASL.com. “Now I have the opportunity to continue to play.”

The rest of his season was spent doing color commentary for San Antonio home game telecasts. He was cleared by doctors to begin training toward the end of November, spent time with his family and worked out with some local clubs in Trinidad, and also obtained his USSF B coaching license after a grueling course. With little desire to hang up his cleats, James said he reached out to several NASL clubs. Then his agent called. Fort Lauderdale was interested.

“The opportunity came early because they started training in early January with the Florida Cup,” James said. “With me not playing in six months I wanted to get my feet wet and I had a chance to get a contract before any other team came forward. This is a team that went to the semifinals (and reached the final in 2014) the last two years. South Florida is close to Trinidad. I was going to play against some big teams in the Florida Cup and then go to China for two weeks. It seemed like a pretty good start for someone who had a double fracture.”

After opening the 2016 Spring Season with a 1-1 draw against expansion Miami then having last week off, the Strikers return to action when they visit Minnesota United on Saturday night. In his first NASL match since last July, James saw 45 minutes of action against Miami FC In the game’s 11th minute, he has whistled for a trip on Ariel Martínez in the penalty area, leading to Dario Cvitanich’s successful spot kick that goes down as the first goal in Miami FC history.

All in all, it was a noteworthy Strikers debut in which he confessed to an anxious approach to the match.

“It still feels good,” James said. “I didn’t tell anyone that I was so nervous before the game. The [preseason] games were good prep, but it’s not the same as playing a league game. I was really excited but really nervous. Honestly, it was very emotional when you realize that less than a year ago I had the injury and now I have the opportunity to continue to play. I’m glad I got the butterflies out. Sometimes I replay it [the injury] in my mind and I cringe. But you have to go there and you have to be brave and let your love for the sport be your guide.

 “For me, everything is exciting. I’m seeing things with fresh eyes. I’m just a grateful man.”
Title: Re: Julius James signs contract with Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Post by: Peong on April 14, 2016, 04:46:13 PM
That Ariel Martinez JJ took down is the player who defected from Cuba at the Gold Cup. I now realise I saw the end of that game.
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Flex on July 15, 2016, 01:01:13 AM
Julius says faith in God has him playing again.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


T&T defender Julius James is publicly thanking God for what he describes as a remarkable return to football following an injury last year which threatened to end his playing career.

James broke his leg in two places while playing for San Antonio Scorpions against Tampa Bay Rowdies last July and was sidelined for several months as he tried to make a recovery. Once better, James, though still unable to return to playing, did some commentary for San Antonio’s home games and completed the USSF B coaching license. But he was desperate to return to the game and finally got the chance with Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in January, almost six months after the injury.

 “The comeback since my last injury was extremely difficult, from learning to walk properly to dealing with the pain everyday I stepped on the field, but that is what has made it so much sweeter,” James said.

“I could have never done it without my faith in God. I can't reiterate how much God has helped me through and I want to publicly thank and praise Him for giving me another chance to play the sport I love,” James revealed.

He explained: “Football and life is full of trials. I've learnt that they are meant to give us strength and to give us appreciation for what we have. That being said, I am truly full of appreciation and most importantly praise. Football is now sweeter than ever. I learnt more from my failures, I enjoy victories like they are the last ones I may experience, but what has become most apparent to me is that my relationship with God is above it all.”

 James’ team defeated MLS side Orlando City in the US Open Cup last month making them the only Division Two team to advance to the quarter-finals alongside MLS teams New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, Houston Dynamo LA Galaxy, FC Dallas. James has played for T&T at the Under 17, Under 20 and Senior level.

Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Sando on August 24, 2016, 07:31:55 AM
We need some reinforcements in defence and James is at ice, fit and consistent
 He should be given a call up.

Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on August 25, 2016, 08:56:45 AM
We need some reinforcements in defence and James is at ice, fit and consistent
 He should be given a call up.



Much about his temperament, work ethic and personality is reminiscent of dog.  Great player to have around the locker room fuh sure
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Sam on January 23, 2017, 10:53:29 AM
Ah see Julius running out with Central FC now.

Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 08, 2017, 08:58:53 PM
Julius is currently on trial with Trevin Caesar's club, Sacramento Republic FC

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Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Mose on March 09, 2017, 09:32:17 AM
Good luck pardna! I would really love to see you back in central defense for T&T.
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Sam on March 09, 2017, 09:39:11 AM
So he skip T&T to go on trial?

Not saying he shouldn't go but ah wonder what was de reason for him not getting pick by Lawrence because he was very good in de pro league.

Title: Sacramento Republic FC add more MLS experience, sign defender Julius James
Post by: Tallman on March 16, 2017, 07:00:48 PM
Sacramento Republic FC add more MLS experience, sign defender Julius James
By Eddie Ralph (sacrepublicfc.com)


Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with Julius James for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval. James played the last four seasons in the NASL, winning the Soccer Bowl in 2014 with the San Antonio Scorpions.

“Julius brings us a great amount of experience,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “He has a strong voice and an opinion and he is not afraid of casting that opinion on the game and that is what we want. It will take him a little while to settle in, but he will bring vast experience and a lot of know-how to the back four.”

James played in 95 career MLS matches over five seasons. The defender was originally drafted 9th overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.  James played with Toronto, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United and Columbus Crew in his MLS career before moving to the NASL in 2013.  He played with North Carolina FC (then the Carolina Railhawks), San Antonio Scorpions and in 2016 with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.  James helped the Scorpions win the 2014 Soccer Bowl. James made 68 NASL appearances in his four seasons in the league.

The defender has also featured for the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Team.  James earned his first cap against Guyana on Sept. 3, 2008 and has since made 15 other appearances with his National Team. James is one of four Republic FC players to have capped with their national teams, joining Trevin Caesar (Trinidad and Tobago), Emrah Klimenta (Montenegro) and Jeremy Hall (Puerto Rico).

Republic FC will return to action on Saturday, Mar. 18 when they travel to San Francisco to take on the San Francisco Deltas in their final road friendly of the preseason.  Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Kezar Stadium. Republic FC will return to Papa Murphy’s Park on Wednesday, Mar. 22 when they take on the San Jose Earthquakes.  Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Sacramento Republic FC will kick off their 2017 season on April 1 vs. Orange County SC. Season Ticket packages are now available and start as low as $317.75 for 19 matches and include tickets to preseason friendlies such as San Jose Earthquakes (Mar. 22). Season Ticket Holders will also receive priority seating in an MLS stadium. To learn more, view maps and secure seats visit SacRepublicFC.com or call (916) 307-6100.

Julius James
Position: Defender
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Born: 7/9/1984
Birthplace: Maloney Gardens, Trinidad
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 21, 2018, 06:13:17 AM
Julius James joins National Premier Soccer League club, Atlantic City FC.

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Title: Julius James solidifies FC Motown’s defense
Post by: Tallman on July 26, 2018, 01:00:53 PM
THE MISSING PIECE: Julius James solidifies FC Motown’s defense
By Michael Lewis (FrontRowSoccer.com)


He might not have made the NPSL Northeast Region XI, but Julius James is an all-star and then some to FC Motown head coach Sacir Hot.

The former Trinidad & Tobago international has helped shore up the team’s defense this National Premier Soccer League season.

“Julius has been a missing piece of Motown in the past years,” Hot said Thursday. “In the last two or three years I have been coach of FC Motown, we were never known for having a solid defense. We were known for scoring a lot of goals. If you look at some of our results in the Garden State League and all of the tournaments that we played, it’s always been a 6-4 or something.”

Entering Saturday’s Northeast Region final against Cosmos B at Commisso Stadium Saturday at 7:30 p.m., FC Motown (11-1-1) has conceded only seven league goals.

“So, having Julius on our team brings us that leadership in the back. He kind of jells the team. He’s outspoken. He has a voice. He’s a branch of me as the coach. Whatever the game plan is, he makes sure the defense executes it and follows and stays on in that direction. I think that he has been phenomenal for me. I am super happy with him. It’s great having Julius in the back.”

James, who turned 34 has been playing in the United States, having been a MAC Hermann Trophy finalist for the University of Connecticut in 2007. He has played in five American soccer leagues and for 11 teams.

His resume includes the Westchester Flames (Premier Development League), Toronto FC, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United and Columbus Crew (all Major League Soccer), Minnesota Thunder, Carolina RailHawks, San Antonio Scorpions and Fort Lauderdale Strikers (all North American Soccer League) and Sacramento Republic (United Soccer League).

Hot called James a “great find.” The T&T native reached out to midfielder Dilly Duka, with whom he was a teammate on Columbus about joining the team.

“It’s like the [Bastian] Schweinsteiger effect,” Hot said of the standout German midfielder. “He goes to Chicago and now people from Europe are calling him, asking him how Chicago is. Now they want to come to MLS. Or the Beckham effect if you want to say. When Dilly comes a lot of people perk up their ears. They want to know what’s going on. Julius didn’t have a team. He asked him about our club and Dilly gave him the sales pitch and he came over, saw what we were about and loved it.

“He loves our culture, our environment. He loves North Jersey. He loves the area. I think he wants to end up staying over here.”
Title: Julius James sets example on and off the pitch for FC Motown
Post by: Tallman on August 02, 2018, 09:29:56 PM
Julius James sets example on and off the pitch for FC Motown
NPSL Media


At 33 years old, FC Motown defender Julius James has found a leadership role, a love for philanthropy, and yet another big stage.

As FC Motown prepares to take on Miami FC 2 in the 2018 NPSL National Championship on August 4, James found himself reflecting on how he got to Morristown. It was something as simple as catching up with an old friend and teammate, FC Motown midfielder Dilly Duka.

“Dilly and I had went to lunch and we were talking about each of our teams and playing in the NPSL and just catching up on life and stuff,” James said. “I was just blessed to be able to call Dilly up and ask him to talk to the owners for me.”

James fit in seamlessly in Morristown after signing. Head Coach Sacir Hot has referred to the veteran as the missing piece of the staunch Motown defense that marched through the NPSL regular season and playoffs.

“His ability to lead our defense is one of the main reasons why we have made such a deep run into the playoffs,” Hot said. “He’s a vocal leader that plays with passion, organizes the team and puts his body on the line. He’s a last of a dying breed at the center back position.”

James brings MLS and U-17 World Cup experience to the table at FC Motown. After his collegiate years at UConn, James admitted that transitioning to the professional game was difficult. That quickly changed.

He learned how to be professionally fit for longer seasons while with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In Houston with the Dynamo, he learned the importance of talking and communicating with teammates on the pitch. The game is now played more in his mind than physically. He thinks a few steps ahead and works to guide younger teammates.

James may have been on his biggest stage way back in 2001. He was on the pitch against international powers with Trinidad & Tobago at the U-17 World Cup in 2001, before he made his way to the United States and through many levels of the country’s soccer structure.

“I think my life, my play in soccer from when I started has been my greatest accomplishment,” James said. “My greatest accomplishment is still being built. It’s still going on. I am not sure where my life would have been if I didn’t start playing soccer.”

While back in Trinidad training for a short time recently, James and some of his countrymen decided that they could do better with their time. Many of them, including James are from areas that weren’t easy to grow up in. They established the Can Bou Play Foundation in May, which will involve mentoring and education programs at dozens of schools, children’s homes and soccer academies along with creating education programs with an emphasis on sports and the stories of local soccer players.

James is grateful to God for the blessings and opportunities that he’s been given. He enjoys giving back not only in his home country, but wherever he goes. FC Motown has partnered with James in ventures like collecting gently-used cleats and other soccer gear, as well as interacting with youth in the community.

“To be around the kids that might not have the opportunity to pay money to play soccer, for example,” James said. “We try to get into the orphanages and we’re trying to get into the differently-abled places and schools where we could just spend time and give back in an intangible way. That makes me really happy. That’s something that I’m grateful that this sport has allowed me to do.”

For James, he’s found a balance between life on and off the pitch. His next task will be winning an NPSL National Championship for FC Motown, a club that has gone all in with him, just as he has throughout his career on and off the field.

“It’s going to be a battle,” James said. “All the games that we’ve played up until now have been battles for us. We are expecting nothing less from Miami.”
Title: Julius James joins Inter Miami staff as Academy Coach
Post by: Tallman on August 16, 2019, 01:59:20 PM
Julius James joins Inter Miami staff as Academy Coach
Can Bou Play Foundation Media


The Can Bou Play Foundation is elated to announce that founder Julius James has joined David Beckham’s new MLS team, Inter Miami CF as an academy coach.

Born and bred in Maloney, the rugged defender has made the United States his home for the past decade and a half and will now call Miami his new base of operates after accepting the position at the MLS expansion franchise.

​“I am extremely excited to join such an international brand and I know that this is a blessing from God,” James told Can Bou Play Media.

​“Promotion cometh not from the east, nor west, but from God. No good thing would He withhold from those who love God.”

​James spent the last eighteen months at NPSL outfit Motown FC before signing on to join MLS’ newest club.

As a brand new organization, Inter Miami CF is being built from the ground up and will make their long awaited MLS debut in 2020. They have already signed Argentine youth international duo Matias Pelligrini and Julian Carranza and Venezuela Under-20 captain Christian Makoun as their first ever players.

​Also no stranger to the MLS, James spent many years representing the likes of Toronto FC, DC United, Houston Dynamo and Columbus Crew. He was also a member of the T&T National Under-17 team that hosted the 2001 FIFA Under-17 World Cup and has notched up sixteen caps for the senior national team.

​This long, accomplished career, coupled with a catalogue of coaching badges and a keen aptitude for developing that coaching trade since his university days, has proven to be stepping stones towards his new role at Inter Miami according to James.

​“This opportunity came through a chain of events that only God could have planned and made come through.”

“It all started way back when, when I was now leaving St Anthony’s. The same person who was instrumental in me coming to the US on scholarship back then, is the same person who is sporting director at Inter Miami now. That’s Paul McDonough.“

​“He has always been a mentor to me and I reached out to him recently to get his advice on some things as I’m transitioning more into coaching and life after playing and it just so happened that he also had this opportunity at the same time."

The former national defender views this new opportunity as a bonus to Can Bou Play in the long run. The Foundation is centered on using football as a tool to promote positive change through inclusion, education and mentorship and as such, James believes that he is blessed to be associated with two organizations of similar philosophies.

​“For Can Bou Play (CBP) it’s extremely significant because as we the founding fathers grow in our personal careers, so will the organization.”

​“Part of the mission statement at Inter Miami CF is to provide opportunity for the people of South Florida to pursue their dreams and realize their potential across all aspects of their lives. We will embrace and strive to lead the futbol with humility, passion, innovation, and inclusivity.“

​“Seems to me that IMCF’s mission statement aligns with CBP’s and it’s really blessed and refreshing to have all that positivity around me personally. Through my own personal growth, I can lend greater experience to CBP.”

​“We want to reach to a point where CBP grows by itself, where our members, the kids that we mentored and the communities we go in to, start planting back and giving back in to where they came from.“

​“Our blessings are not supposed to stop at us. They are to flow through us, to others.”

​James also made it clear that he has not formally retired from playing but his role at Inter Miami and his responsibilities as social development director at Can Bou Play will take precedence for the immediate future.
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 28, 2021, 09:36:25 AM
T&T’s Julius James named to Inter Miami CF Special Olympic Unified team staff
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian)


Former T&T FIFA Under-17 World Cup player and senior national team defender Julius James was appointed to the coaching staff of the David Beckham-owned Inter Miami CF Special Olympics Unified Team on Tuesday.

It was announced by the club in collaboration with Special Olympics, MLS WORKS, and ESPN that the Inter Miami CF Special Olympics Unified team will be led by coaches Daniel Cartaya, Director, OPA Works and a Founding member at Our Pride Academy, a non-profit 501(c)3 school for kids with developmental disabilities Pre-K through to adult, and current Inter Miami CF Academy coach and former MLS and James.

Reached for comment, James said he was absolutely honoured to be named head coach of the Inter Miami CF Special Olympics Unified Athlete Team.

Speaking with Guardian Media Sports from Atlanta where the team played a match on Wednesday, James commenting on his new role within the club said they started actually two years ago before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit and halted things.

He said, "The Special Olympics Unified Athlete Program started with Inter Miami started two years and we had games set with other MLS clubs and about 60 athletes and Special Olympians show up for trials and we even had interview with coaches, but then the pandemic hit.

"So we were unable to go forward with our plans but Atlanta United invited us for a game earlier this year and we decided that we will just come together really quickly and go forward with our plans.

“So everything just worked out and aligned really perfectly for us to make something grand."

Going forward James said the most important thing the club wants to do is be part of the community.

“Inter Miami just started three years ago and having a relationship with the community is very big for us, so the main thing is not only to compete and to give a high level of competition for the Special Olympians and Unified athletes but the goal is to also have a strong community presence.

“Right now there are no plans in terms of Olympics or anything like that but we are starting to be in contact with more teams so that possibly in the feature a league could take place giving the athletes more games, but our main goal is to bring awareness and to have everyone understand that Special Olympians are like everybody else.”

Before moving to the USA, the Maloney-born 37-year-old James who now resides in Fort Lauderdale enjoyed standout college careers first on home soil at St Anthony’s College whom he led to multiple Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) North Zone and National Inter-Col and League crowns following a transfer from St James Secondary.

Upon leaving the St Anthony’s “Westmooring Tigers”, James earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Connecticut where he was a Hermann Trophy candidate and Lowe’s Senior Class Award finalist before being drafted ninth overall by Toronto FC in 2008.

He then plied his trade with Houston Dynamo (2009), Minnesota Thunder (2009), DC United (2009-2010), Columbus Crew (2011-2012), Carolina Railhawks (2013), San Antonio Scorpions (2014-2015), Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2016), Sacramento Republic (2017) and ending his professional career with FC Motown in 2018/2019 season.

James, who was a founding member of Can Bou Play Foundation and an Agricultural & Resource Economics major at Uconn, played for one professional club in T&T, Central FC for whom he featured twice in 2017

​James and the rest of the coaching staff will be in charge of 11 Special Olympic athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The players signed their contracts in September alongside Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson and conducted multiple training sessions at the Inter Miami CF Training Center ahead of their inaugural match against the Atlanta United FC Special Olympics Unified team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Title: Re: Julius James Thread
Post by: ZANDOLIE on November 14, 2021, 11:15:50 AM
Well done Mr. James
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