Dallas Jeffrey Jaye (born June 19, 1993) is a soccer coach and former professional player who played as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States, he represented Guam internationally.[3][4][5][6][7]
Jaye played for FC Tucson between 2013 and 2015.[9] He signed with United Soccer League club FC Cincinnati, spending the 2016 and 2017 seasons with them.[1] In October 2017, the club announced they would not exercise their option to have Jaye return in the 2018 season.[10] He spent the 2018 season with Phoenix Rising.[1]
Greenville Triumph
On February 5, 2019, Jaye joined USL League One side Greenville Triumph ahead of their inaugural season.[11] At the conclusion of the 2019 season, he was named the league's inaugural Goalkeeper of the Year and Golden Glove winner.[12][13] The 2020 season saw Greenville finish the 2020 regular season in first place and won the League One Championship for the first time.[14] Jaye repeated as Goalkeeper of the Year and Golden Glove winner at the conclusion of the season.[15] During the 2021 League One season, his final season with Greenville, he helped lead the team to another League One Championship final which they ultimately lost to Union Omaha.[16]
Monterey Bay
On January 19, 2022, Jaye joined USL Championship expansion side Monterey Bay, the second player announced for their roster ahead of their inaugural season.[17][18] On April 2, 2022, he made his debut for Monterey Bay, during a 2–1 defeat against Sacramento Republic FC.[19] On May 21, 2022, he earned his first shutout for Monterey Bay, during a 2–0 victory over Louisville City FC.[20] Dallas's retirement was announced by Monterey Bay FC on July 18, 2022, with effect from July 23, after which he would join the coaching staff at Saint Mary’s College of California.[21][22] Jaye played his final professional game on July 23, 2022, coming on as a substitute during a 2–0 win over New York Red Bulls II.[23]
International career
Jaye made his international debut for Guam in 2012.[9]
Coaching career
Jaye joined the coaching staff for the Saint Mary's Gaels men's soccer team for the 2022 season.[24]
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