Galaxy Officially Add Ricketts

In an attempt to improve upon last season's dreadful goalkeeping display, the Los Angeles Galaxy have announced the signing of Jamaican international Donovan Ricketts, who will be officially added to the team’s roster pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Clearance (ITC).

“I have known Donovan for a number of years as a goalkeeper with the Jamaican National Team and have always been impressed with his physical qualities,” said Galaxy GM and head coach Bruce Arena. “After a closer examination of the player, I am absolutely amazed with his abilities both on and off the field. It is a position that we felt the need to improve and believe that he will be a great addition to our team and has the potential to be one of the best goalkeepers in MLS.”

Ricketts, 31, has made 67 appearances for the Reggae Boyz since 1998, and was part of the country’s 1998 World Cup roster, though he did not receive any playing time. He also played in all of his country’s qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, though Jamaica was eliminated in the recently-concluded third round on goal differential after tying Mexico for the last spot in Group 2.

His club career peaked at Bradford City, with Ricketts making 104 appearances from 2004-2008 for the English club in League One (third division) and then League Two (fourth division) competition. Following the 07-08 season, he returned to Jamaica for a short stint with his first club, Village United, before opting to sign with the Galaxy.