Lauren Silver (left) and Rachelle Smtih are part of Jamaica's 2019 Pan American Games soccer roster. The team begins group play Sunday versus Mexico,
Pair of Gators on Jamaica's Pan American Team
Saturday, July 27, 2019 | Soccer
Lauren Silver and Rachelle Smith are part of the Reggae Girlz 18-member roster
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Recent Gator graduate Rachelle Smith joins another Florida alumna, Lauren Silver, on the Jamaica team for the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. They are part of Jamaica's 18-player roster that begins group play Sunday.
The tournament comprises eight teams in two groups of four, with the top two progressing into the semifinals. Jamaica is part of Group A. Estadio Universidad San Marcos is the site for women's Pan Am soccer play.
Smith is a 2017 All-Southeastern Conference defender who played the entirety of the 2018 season until suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear at Florida State. As a Gator, she appeared in 75 matches and started the final 30 matches of her Florida career.
Silver was also part of Jamaica's first-ever World Cup roster earlier this summer. As a Gators, Silver played left outside back for Gators, appearing in 82 matches. She made her international debut with Jamaica in 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
The tournament comprises eight teams in two groups of four, with the top two progressing into the semifinals. Jamaica is part of Group A. Estadio Universidad San Marcos is the site for women's Pan Am soccer play.
| Jamaica in 2019 Pan American Games | ||
| Nation | Date | Time/Result |
| Mexico | 7/28/19 | L, 2-0 |
| Colombia | 7/31/19 | L, 2-0 |
| Paraguay | 8/3/19 | L, 3-1 |
| Peru* | 8/6/19 | W, 1-0 |
| * 7th-place match | ||
Smith is a 2017 All-Southeastern Conference defender who played the entirety of the 2018 season until suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear at Florida State. As a Gator, she appeared in 75 matches and started the final 30 matches of her Florida career.
Silver was also part of Jamaica's first-ever World Cup roster earlier this summer. As a Gators, Silver played left outside back for Gators, appearing in 82 matches. She made her international debut with Jamaica in 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship.
For the first time since 2007 the Jamaica #ReggaeGirlz will be at the Pan American Games!
— Reggae Girlz Foundation (@Reggae_Girlz_F) July 23, 2019
Here is the updated 18 player squad who will represent Jamaica 🖤💚💛. ReggaeGirlz Defender, Lauren Silver will replace forward Trudi Carter due to a recent injury. #JWNT #PanAmGames pic.twitter.com/PxCoZ6LRHo
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