Born on January 29 in Hannah Town, Jamaica, Shavar Thomas is a veteran of five MLS seasons and a member of the Jamaican National Team. Since joining the Dallas Burn as a first-round pick (10th overall) in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, the University of Connecticut product has played 91 MLS regular-season games (starting 84), logging 7,291 minutes and registering 3 goals and 1 assist.

During his four seasons in MLS, Thomas played for Dallas (2003) and Kansas City (2004-2006). He was acquired by Los Angeles on March 23, 2007 but did not play in a regular-season match for the Galaxy.

PROFESSIONAL

2007: Regular season: Played 23 regular-season games for Chivas USA (starting 23), logging 2037 minutes. Playoffs: Played 2 postseason games for Chivas USA (starting 2), logging 180 minutes.

UNIVERSITY

Thomas played two years at the University of Connecticut, helping the Huskies compile a 32-11-2 record, while appearing in 36 games during his two years with the team. As a sophomore in 2002, Thomas was named to the All-Big East and NSCAA All-New England First Team and was a second team All-American.

INTERNATIONAL

Thomas made his debut with the Jamaican National Team in 1999, and has since logged 12 international appearances, including in World Cup qualifying. He has also represented Jamaica at a number of youth levels, including with the Under-20’s at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina.