Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union announced today that it has reached a transfer agreement with Al-Akhdoud, a club in the first division of Saudi football, for defender Damion Lowe.

"We greatly appreciate Damion's efforts during his two years with the Union," said Union Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. "He is a strong and tough defender who made an impact on our defensive line. While we will miss his presence on the field, this is an incredible opportunity for Damion. We wish him luck in this next chapter."

Lowe has made 28 appearances (25 as a starter) for the Union in the league. He debuted with the club in a match against Alianza F.C. in a Concacaf Champions Cup game on March 7, 2023, and scored his first goal with the club a week later in the return match against Alianza, which the Union won 4-0. Lowe has been a crucial part of Jamaica's National Team, with 65 international matches.

The Union initially acquired Lowe from Inter Miami CF in January 2023. While at Miami, Lowe made 28 appearances during which he scored one goal and added one assist. Before signing with Miami in 2022, Lowe played for Al Ittihad in Egypt's Premier League.

Lowe will join Al-Akhdoud at the start of their 2024-25 season competing in the Saudi Professional League, Saudi Arabia's top-tier division. The club won Saudi Arabia’s Second Division twice, in 1992 and 2021, before being promoted to the Saudi Pro League in May 2023.