Jamael Cox
Quick Facts
Biography
Jamael Benjamin Cox (born April 27, 1992) is an American soccer player who plays for Burlingame Dragons FC in the Premier Development League, as a midfielder. His older brother Raphael currently plays in the USL Pro for Harrisburg City Islanders.
Career
Youth
Cox spent one season with the Seattle Sounders FC Academy.
After trialing in Scotland with Rangers and in Germany with 1. FC Nürnberg, Cox joined USL PDL club Seattle Sounders FC U-23 for the 2012 season. He made 14 appearances for the club and tallied two goals and two assists and helped guide the team to a Northwest Division title and a Western Conference title before eventually losing in the USL PDL semifinals to Forest City London.
Professional
On June 4, 2013, Cox signed his first professional contract as he joined NASL club Tampa Bay Rowdies on a two-year deal, reuniting him with his older brother Raphael. He made his professional debut on October 5, 2013 in a 2-1 defeat to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
On June 7, 2016, Cox scored the lone goal in a 40 minute scrimmage between the Burlingame Dragons and the Argentina national football team.
Honors
Seattle Sounders FC U-23
- USL PDL Northwest Division Champions (1): 2012
- USL PDL Western Conference Champions (1): 2012