Alvas Powell
Market Value
€400K / $432K
📖 About
Alvas Elvis Powell (born 18 July 1994) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. A native of the parish St. Thomas, he attended Paul Bogle High School and gained recognition in the Da Costa Cup competition.
Club career
Portmore United
Powell began his career with Portmore United; he made his senior debut after January 2012. In 2013, Powell went out on loan to Portland Timbers in the MLS, which was extended through December 2014. On 30 August 2014, he scored his first goal for the Timbers in a 3–0 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
FC Cincinnati
On 27 December 2018, Powell was traded to FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2019 season, in exchange for $250,000 of General Allocation Money.
Inter Miami CF
On 19 November 2019, Powell was selected second overall by Inter Miami in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Miami opted to decline his contract option following the 2020 season.
Al-Hilal Club
On 27 January 2021, Powell signed with Sudan Premier League side Al-Hilal Club. On 30 March 2021, Powell, through his agent, requested have his contract with the club terminated due to his "inability to cope with the atmosphere in Sudan."
Philadelphia Union
After training with the club in May and June, Powell signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia Union on 10 June 2021. On June 23, Powell debuted for the Union as a substitute in a 1–0 win over visiting Columbus Crew SC. Following the 2021 season, Powell's contract option was declined by Philadelphia.
Return to FC Cincinnati
On 17 December 2021, Powell re-joined former club FC Cincinnati ahead of their 2022 season. At the conclusion of the season, Cincinnati announced they were exercising Powell's contract option, keeping him at the club through the 2023 season.
International career
He made his international debut with the Jamaica national team in 2012. He previously played at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He helped the Reggae Boyz to capture the 2014 CFU Caribbean Football Unions (men's) title beating Trinidad and Tobago in penalties.
Personal life
In 2015, Powell received his U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.
Honors
Jamaica • Caribbean Cup winner: 2014 Portmore United • Jamaica National Premier League: 2012 Portland Timbers • MLS Cup: 2015 • Western Conference (playoffs): 2015 FC Cincinnati • Supporters' Shield: 2023
📰 News & Stories
Alvas Powell: FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal (4-3) - Mar 22, 2026
Alvas Powell played a crucial role in a thrilling 4-3 victory for FC Cincinnati over CF Montréal in…
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Alvas Powell: FC Cincinnati vs Tigres UANL (5-1) - Mar 19, 2026
Alvas Powell featured for FC Cincinnati as they delivered a spectacular 5-1 rout of Tigres UANL in …
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Career Stats
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | 🟨 | 🟥 | Clean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | FC Cincinnati | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FC Cincinnati | MLS Cup Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 | 0 | 849 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FC Cincinnati | Leagues Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FC Cincinnati | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FC Cincinnati | MLS Cup Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 20 | 0 | 0 | 782 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FC Cincinnati | Leagues Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FC Cincinnati | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FC Cincinnati | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 | 1 | 952 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FC Cincinnati | US Open Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 260 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FC Cincinnati | Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | FC Cincinnati | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1943 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | FC Cincinnati | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Philadelphia Union | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 | 0 | 314 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Philadelphia Union | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman) | CAF-Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Inter Miami CF | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Inter Miami CF | Major League Soccer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Inter Miami CF | MLS is Back Tournament (2020) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | 13 | 0 | 0 | 968 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Portland Timbers | MLS Cup Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 24 | 2 | 3 | 2072 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Portland Timbers | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1690 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Portland Timbers | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Portland Timbers 2 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Portland Timbers | MLS Cup Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 570 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 31 | 0 | 1 | 2726 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Portland Timbers | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1052 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Sacramento Republic FC | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 | 0 | 382 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Portland Timbers Reserves | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Portmore United FC | CONCACAF Caribbean Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer History
Philadelphia → Cincinnati
21/22 · transfer · Dec 16, 2021
No Club → Philadelphia
20/21 · transfer · May 31, 2021
Al-Hilal → No Club
20/21 · transfer · Apr 13, 2021
Miami → Al-Hilal
20/21 · transfer · Jan 25, 2021
Cincinnati → Miami
19/20 · transfer · Nov 18, 2019
Portland → Cincinnati
18/19 · transfer · Dec 26, 2018
€227.27K
Portmore United → Portland
14/15 · transfer · Dec 31, 2014
Portland → Portmore United
14/15 · end of loan · Dec 30, 2014
Portmore United → Portland
13/14 · loan · Jun 30, 2013
Market Value History
Injury History
Quarantine
04.12.2021 — 26.01.2022 · 54 days out
Season 2022
2
games missed
Hamstring injury
11.10.2021 — 03.11.2021 · 24 days out
Season 2022
6
games missed
Rib fracture
27.09.2020 — 01.11.2020 · 36 days out
Season 2021
7
games missed
Hamstring injury
15.08.2020 — 22.09.2020 · 39 days out
Season 2021
7
games missed
Muscle injury
14.09.2019 — 11.10.2019 · 28 days out
Season 2020
5
games missed
Muscle injury
23.07.2019 — 06.09.2019 · 46 days out
Season 2020
5
games missed
Concussion
01.10.2018 — 12.10.2018 · 12 days out
Season 2019
1
games missed
Hamstring injury
25.03.2018 — 06.04.2018 · 13 days out
Season 2018
2
games missed
Foot injury
06.03.2018 — 18.03.2018 · 13 days out
Season 2018
1
games missed
Wrist injury
15.04.2016 — 10.06.2016 · 57 days out
Season 2016
11
games missed
🇯🇲 International Career
🇯🇲 International Career
He made his international debut with the Jamaica national team in 2012. He previously played at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He helped the Reggae Boyz to capture the 2014 CFU Caribbean Football Unions (men's) title beating Trinidad and Tobago in penalties.
📊 Appearances & Goals by Year
| Year | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jamaica | 58 | 2 |