Former Reggae Boy, Kenardo Forbes, has been signed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Forbes, a former USL All-League midfielder, is making the switch from Rochester Rhinos, who have been targeted by Pittsburgh new head coach Bob Lilley.
Lilley was coach of the Rhinos before taking up a post at Pittsburgh.
Lilley has ensured Forbes will have company, having brought Jordan Dover, Christiano Francois, Raymond Lee and Dan Lynd from Rochester as well.
“Kenardo was the most influential player in Rochester over the past two seasons,” said Lilley.
“His ability to dictate the tempo of the game and his leadership qualities were critical to our success. He is a player that is consistently good and always seems to show up in the biggest moments.”
Forbes has had 19 assists in three seasons for the Rhinos, leading all midfielders from the USL side, and was made captain last year.
The 29-year-old midfielder debuted for the Reggae Boyz in 2010, going on to play three games, but fell off the radar for a spell before joining the Rhinos in 2015.
Before his debut for the Reggae Boyz, Forbes was a star in Jamaica’s Manning Cup with Bridgeport High School before going on to play for Naggo Head FC, and then Portmore United. He would end up playing for Waterhouse FC before moving overseas.
