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- **Posted:** 2023-08-09T15:09:27.000+00:00
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From the Icons. For You. 

Andre Blake: From Humble Beginnings to Soccer Stardom

Born on November 21, 1990, in Clarendon, Jamaica, Andre Blake is a professional soccer player who has made a name for himself in the Major League Soccer (MLS) scene. Growing up, Blake was always passionate about soccer and spent most of his childhood playing the sport on the streets with his friends. His talent was soon recognized by local clubs, and he began playing for Jamaica's youth teams before eventually being drafted by the MLS team, the Philadelphia Union, in 2014. Since then, Blake has become one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league, earning numerous accolades, including three All-Star selections, the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2016, and the Gold Cup Best Goalkeeper award in 2017. However, Blake's journey to success has not been without its share of challenges, including a difficult childhood with adverse challenges and a serious hand injury in 2012 that nearly ended his soccer career. Through it all, Andre Blake's unwavering determination and hard work have brought him to where he is today.

We sat down with Andre to hear more about how he’s brought positive change back to Jamaica through his restaurant, Blake’s Kickout Sports Bar and Lounge, which he opened in his hometown of May Pen. As well as how he reflects on his journey to MLS stardom. Check out the full interview with Andre on iconicmagazine.net.

#MLS #AndreBlake #DOOP #PhiladelphiaUnion #ReggaeBoyz #Jamaica #MayPen

[Photography by trey.madara]

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philadelphiaunion, reggaeboyz, jamaica, doop, maypen, mls, andreblake

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