Player Details

Name

Mekeil Williams

Pronunciation

ME-kel

Height

5' 9"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

7.24.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Player Category

International
Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

PRONUNCIATION: me-KELL

Williams is capable of playing every position along the backline and was a regular starter at right back for the Rapids in the first half of 2016, despite being left-footed.

INTERNATIONAL: Williams has represented Trinidad and Tobago 11 times and scored his only goal on his senior debut in a 3-2 loss against Finland on January 22, 2012. He appeared in three matches for the Soca Warriors in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, including the quarterfinal loss against Panama. In 2009 he was a member of Trinidad & Tobago's squad at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Egypt. He came on as a 78th minute substitute in the final group game for his tournament debut in a 0-0 draw with Paraguay.

OUTSIDE MLS: Williams began his professional career with Ma Pau SC of the TT Pro League in 2009 prior to signing with W Connection FC in 2011. He then joined Polish club PogoÅ„ Szczecin on a five-month loan, appearing in nine matches and registering one goal. In 2012, he signed with FC Fyn of Denmark, seeing action in eight matches for the club. Williams returned to W Connection in 2013 and played in the Trinidad first division until his move to Antigua GFC in the summer of 2015.