@phxrisingfc have transferred @k_lmbrt27 to @mls side @realsaltlake today for an undisclosed transfer fee. Photo of Kevon Lambert by: @ariannagrainey Rising’s all-time leader in appearances with 161 across all competitions, Lambert scored 15 goals and had 10 assists while playing as a defensive midfielder and defender for the club since 2017. Lambert, 26, has led Phoenix in several defensive categories each season, helping the club claim the 2018 and 2020 Western Conference Championship as well as the 2019 Regular Season Title. Lambert recently returned from international duty with Jamaica during the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, where the Reggae Boyz advanced to the tournament semifinals. Playing as a defensive midfielder, Lambert logged 270 minutes in four appearances, bringing his total number of international Caps to 23. Lambert added 1,349 minutes and one goal in 15 appearances for Rising this season. One of the premier defensive midfielders in the USL Championship, Lambert ranked ...