Houston Dynamo land Jamaican defender Damion Lowe to bolster backline
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- Houston Dynamo FC has secured the services of Jamaican international Damion Lowe, signing the experienced defender through 2025 with club options extending to 2027.
- Lowe, who last featured for Al-Okhdood Club in Saudi Arabia’s First Division League, makes his return to Major League Soccer after a season abroad.
- The 32-year-old will officially join the Dynamo squad following his upcoming international duties with the Reggae Boyz, who face Bermuda on September 5 and Trinidad and Tobago on September 9.
- <h2>Club leadership welcomes a proven talent</h2> “Damion is a tough, physical defender who provides additional depth to our backline as we enter the final stretch of the season,” said Houston Dynamo President of Soccer Pat Onstad.
- “He brings extensive professional and international experience and provides another option to our backline as we have multiple players returning from injury.
Houston Dynamo FC has secured the services of Jamaican international Damion Lowe, signing the experienced defender through 2025 with club options extending to 2027.
Lowe, who last featured for Al-Okhdood Club in Saudi Arabia’s First Division League, makes his return to Major League Soccer after a season abroad.
The 32-year-old will officially join the Dynamo squad following his upcoming international duties with the Reggae Boyz, who face Bermuda on September 5 and Trinidad and Tobago on September 9.
Club leadership welcomes a proven talent
“Damion is a tough, physical defender who provides additional depth to our backline as we enter the final stretch of the season,” said Houston Dynamo President of Soccer Pat Onstad. “He brings extensive professional and international experience and provides another option to our backline as we have multiple players returning from injury. We welcome Damion to Houston and look forward to working with him as we push to qualify for the playoffs for the third year in a row.”
For Lowe, the move represents both a professional challenge and an opportunity to connect with a passionate fanbase.
“I’m excited to begin this new chapter with Houston Dynamo,” he said. “The club’s ambition, culture, and passionate fans make this a perfect fit for me. I’m ready to give my all, represent the badge with pride, and help the team compete for trophies. I can’t wait to get started and feel the energy at Shell Energy Stadium.”
A stalwart for Jamaica
Lowe has been a fixture in the Jamaican national setup, earning 75 caps with three goals and two assists across major tournaments, including the Copa América, Concacaf Gold Cup, Concacaf Nations League, and World Cup Qualifiers. He captained the Reggae Boyz on multiple occasions, playing a central role in guiding the team to the 2017 Caribbean Cup and Gold Cup finals.
His standout performance at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, where he was named to the tournament’s Best XI after playing every minute of Jamaica’s campaign, underscored his defensive pedigree.
MLS and overseas experience
Prior to his Saudi stint, Lowe amassed 59 MLS appearances with the Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami CF, contributing three goals and an assist.
His career also includes successful periods in Europe and Africa. With IK Start in Norway, he played 57 matches, tallying four goals and two assists, and was instrumental in securing the club’s promotion to the first division. In Egypt, Lowe made history as the first Jamaican to play in the Egyptian Premier League, turning out 32 times for Al Ittihad.
