PHOENIX - Xavier men's soccer alum and 2015 BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Dallas Jaye has signed a professional contract to continue his career in the USL with Phoenix Rising FC, the club announced on Tuesday.
Jaye had spent the previous two seasons in the USL with FC Cincinnati.
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona's history. Legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, Kona Grill CEO Berke Bakay and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities, own the club. Established in 2013, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 12 cities applying for Major League Soccer expansion.