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Bryce Washington
Amir Daley
#26
DOB: 2/26/2002
HEIGHT: 5’9
WEIGHT: 154
YEARS PRO: 1
HOMETOWN: Elmont, New York
NATIONALITY: Antigua and Barbuda
CONTRACT: On Loan
Player Bio
PRIOR TO LEGION FC: Daley began his professional career with FC Cincinnati in 2024. In his second season he earned 16 appearances, all starts, and went the full 90 minutes 14 times. He recently provided an assist in a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami II on July 27. Often deployed as a right back, the 5-foot-9 Daley received a called up to FC Cincinnati’s first team for a spell last February during the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and was a second half substitute in a 1-1 draw against Honduran-side FC Motagua. Following a collegiate career at Duke University, Daley burst onto the scene in 2024 with FCC 2, scoring five goals to go along with four assists in his debut season. His nine goal contributions were tied for third among the club. Daley made his international debut this past June, having received a call-up to the Antigua and Barbuda Men’s National Team and played the full 90 against Cuba and Honduras in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.
Ramiz Hamouda
#4
DOB: 5/26/2008
HEIGHT: 6’2
WEIGHT: 168
YEARS PRO: 1
HOMETOWN: Lincoln, NE
NATIONALITY: USA
CONTRACT: Signed
Player Bio
2024: Signed with Legion FC in February for his first professional contract. Made 16 appearances with five starts.
PRIOR TO LEGION FC: A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, Hamouda was a part of the Sporting Kansas City Youth Academy from 2020-23. He was named to the Best XI of the 2023 Generation Adidas U-15 Cup during the group stage portion of the tournament. Was invited to his first United States Youth National Team Camp in January of 2023 and later helped lead the U-15 squad to win the 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ U-15 League A Championship Title.
AJ Paterson
#20
DOB: 1/31/1996
HEIGHT: 6’2
WEIGHT: 198
YEARS PRO: 7
HOMETOWN: Key Largo, FL
NATIONALITY: Grenada
CONTRACT: Signed
Player Bio
2024: Signed with Legion FC in December of 2023 and would go on to start in 25 of his 28 appearances, both at centerback and left back. Scored the equalizing goal in 81st minute of a 1-1 draw at New Mexico United. Contributed three assists throughout the campaign as well. Was third on the club with 69 clearances.
PRIOR TO LEGION FC: After a successful college career at Wright State University, Paterson was selected by New York City FC 42nd overall in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Ultimately began his professional career in the USL with Bethlehem Steel FC after signing with the club in February of 2018. Signed with the Charleston Battery in 2019 where he scored seven goals and provided eight assists over 108 appearances.
Phanuel Kavita
#3
DOB: 3/9/1993
HEIGHT: 6’1
WEIGHT: 195
YEARS PRO: 10
HOMETOWN: Lubumbashi, DR Congo
NATIONALITY: Rwanda
CONTRACT: Signed
Player Bio
2024: Dealt with minor injuries for different parts of the season, but still appeared in 29 matches across all competitions and finished second on the club with 78 clearances. Scored his first goal with Legion FC in thrilling fashion, notching an 86th-minute matchwinner at Detroit City FC.
2023: Appeared in 36 matches, including in all five matches of Birmingham’s run to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. Provided an assist in a 2-1 victory over Orange County SC and another in a 3-3 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC. Finished the year with 92 clearances and 63 aerial duels won.
2022: Tied with midfielder Enzo Martinez for the team-high in appearances and starts with 36 across all competitions. Was second on the club in passing accuracy (86.4%), clearances (99) and aerial duels (113).
2021: Signed with Birmingham ahead of the 2021 season and was immediately awarded the captaincy. Appeared in all 36 matches that season with 30 starts. Was named the club’s Most Valuable Player that season as he racked up 87 clearances to go along with 33 interceptions and a 87.7% passing accuracy.
PRIOR TO LEGION FC: Signed a homegrown contract with Real Salt Lake in 2015 after a stellar collegiate career at Clemson University. Made four total appearances in two seasons the MLS club and scored a goal in 39 appearances with its affiliate, Real Monarchs SLC. Spent 2017 Puerto Rico FC in the NASL where he tallied one goal in 27 appearances. Moved to USL Championship in 2018 with Saint Louis FC, where he spent three seasons, scoring three goals while also providing an assist.
