Ian Fray Explained

Ian Fray
Full Name:Ian Charles Michael Fray[1]
Birth Date:31 August 2002
Birth Place:Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Height:6ft 0in[2]
Currentclub:Inter Miami
Clubnumber:17
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2016–2017
Youthclubs1:Weston FC
Youthyears2:2017–2019
Youthclubs2:Miramar United
Youthyears3:2019–2020
Youthclubs3:Inter Miami
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Inter Miami II
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–
Clubs2:Inter Miami
Caps2:15
Goals2:3
Club-Update:July 7, 2024

Ian Charles Michael Fray (born August 31, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.[3]

Career

Fort Lauderdale CF

Fray made his league debut for the club on July 18, 2020, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Modesto Méndez in a 2–0 defeat to the Greenville Triumph.[4]

Inter Miami

Before first match

On January 26, 2021, Fray signed as a homegrown player with Inter Miami.[5] Fray suffered a torn ACL one month into his professional career.[6] During the 2022 pre-season, Fray suffered another ACL tear, bringing his second season with the senior team to a premature end.[7]

2023 season

As a result, Fray made his competitive debut for the club over two years after signing his homegrown contract, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for Ryan Sailor in a 2–1 defeat to Nashville on May 17, 2023.[8] In June, he scored his first professional goal, netting late in a 2–1 defeat to D.C. United.[9] However, Fray's 2023 season would also be cut short, as he suffered a third ACL injury in the club's opening match of the 2023 Leagues Cup.[10] Ian Fray later won the 2023 Leagues Cup with Inter Miami, only playing the already mentioned match where he got injured, where he played 30 minutes. Fray played 2 matches in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup, including his second ever Inter Miami match, against Nashville.

International career

Fray is eligible for both the United States and Jamaica.[11] His sister, Marlee Fray, represents the Jamaica women's national football team.[12] In June 2023, Fray was named to Jamaica's 50-man provisional squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[13]

Career statistics

Club

[3]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Inter Miami II2020USL League One9090
2023MLS Next Pro1010
Total100100
Inter Miami2023MLS1112010141
Career total211200010241

Honors

Inter Miami

2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: Inter Miami CF (USA) . . 14 . January 30, 2024 . January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ian Fray . 21 August 2022 . Inter Miami CF.
  3. Web site: USA – I. Fray – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. July 18, 2020.
  4. Web site: Fort Lauderdale vs. Greenville Triumph – 19 July 2020 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. July 18, 2020.
  5. Web site: Inter Miami CF Signs Academy Products Edison Azcona and Ian Fray as Homegrown Players | Inter Miami CF.
  6. Web site: Inter Miami CF homegrown signing Ian Fray suffers torn ACL, out indefinitely | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  7. Web site: Injury Update: Ian Fray. February 16, 2022. Inter Miami CF. July 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami – 18 May 2023 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. July 25, 2023.
  9. Web site: Ian Fray, un 'Reggae Boy' en Inter Miami. Ian Fray, a 'Reggae Boy' at Inter Miami. Spanish. Jose Armando. Rodriguez. June 4, 2023. Deporte Total USA. July 25, 2023.
  10. Web site: Inter Miami defender Ian Fray suffers third ACL injury in 3 years during Messi's debut. July 22, 2023. The Athletic. July 25, 2023.
  11. Web site: Marlee Fray - 2022 - Soccer. UTSA Athletics.
  12. Web site: Jamaica Observer Limited.
  13. Web site: Demarai Gray, Bailey and Antonio among provisional 50-man Reggae Boyz squad for Concacaf Gold Cup. June 8, 2023.