Wikipedia says you were born in Canada before moving to Grenada, so what is your background in soccer, and how did you get to where you are today?

I was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada, then moved to Grenada at a very young age. I stayed there for about 17 years before coming to the U.S. I started playing in college and then went to Alderson Broaddus University [in West Virginia] for 2 years, and ever since then I have just been trying to play soccer at the highest level that I can. I went to Germany for a few months [to 1.FCA Darmstadt in the sixth-tier Verbandsliga], and when I was on break I came back to the U.S. and started playing NPSL with the Brooklyn Italians. I played in the conference finals versus the New York Cosmos, and then the Cosmos offered me a contract for the Members Cup.

What are your thoughts on US soccer in general, and/or the system in general, and/or the NPSL?

I think that U.S. soccer is moving forward which is very good, but at first I had no idea what some of the leagues mean. I started to understand more as time went by and as I played more. I played in and won the PDL [now USL League Two] with Charlotte Eagles in 2017, then after that started playing in the NPSL. I think the standard in the NPSL is much higher. Take nothing away from the PDL, but the NPSL has more quality players.

Why did you sign for the NY Cosmos, and how is your season going? What's it like in NY with the Cosmos? How was the game against Milwaukee (other than wet and cold), which is where I was able to take these photos?

I signed with the Cosmos because I saw myself joining a team that is family. Plus, the coach and I had a good conversation, and I'm already home where I can be playing in front of my family. The season is going good; while I was away for the international break together with another teammate, we lost against Detroit City, which put us in second place, so with one more game to go, we just have to take care of business and hope for a slip up elsewhere [Detroit City did not slip up and clinched the NPSL Members Cup last weekend]. Being here in New York with the Cosmos is very good, like I said I'm not just playing, I actually get to see my family on a daily basis. The game against Milwaukee was a tough one, we knew they would come out hitting hard, we just had to keep our cool and stick to the game plan.

You are a current Grenada international (with 14 appearances and 4 goals). How is that going? When were you called up? Are there any challenges being an international and playing in the US lower leagues? How does this inform your game? Are there any particularly memorable moments?

Playing with the Grenada National team right now is very good! I recently just got back, and we are on top of our table [in CONCACAF Nations League B qualifying] with 10 points and two more games to play in November. Winning out in the group will see us qualify for the 2021 Gold Cup and also move up to League A in the Nations League.

I would say that the only challenge is getting called up and having to miss club games in the U.S., because I would definitely have liked to help the Cosmos against Detroit City last Saturday [which Detroit won 1-2 in New York], but unfortunately was on international duty.

My favorite memories would be, winning the Windward Islands games [the Windward Islands Tournament is played every year between five Caribbean nations including Grenada], and playing Puerto Rico where I scored two goals.

How would you describe your gameplay, strengths, weaknesses?

I would stay my strength is movement on and off the ball, speed, finishing and a little dribbling. Weaknesses I don't really think I have, because I believe once your mind is right, the body will follow.

Do you follow or support any teams?

I support two teams: Real Madrid and Manchester United. We aren't at our best right now, but we will rise again!

Shavon and the NY Cosmos finish their NPSL Members Cup season against Napa Valley 1839 this Saturday.

Header graphic provided by Cory Mizer, for more of his work, check out his twitter.