Jamar Dixon will be returning to Pacific FC for the 2022 Canadian Premier League season, the club announced Saturday.

Dixon, the current club captain, took over the armband from Marcel De Jong prior to the 2021 season and proceeded to lead the club to its first-ever CPL championship. The 32-year-old played in 26 games and finished with the sixth-most minutes for the club (1,927) in 2021, providing the leadership necessary to achieve the squad’s goals. In addition, Dixon finished second on the team in tackles and third in blocks last season, showing his ability to screen the defence and inject energy into the game from the base of midfield.

The three-times-capped Canadian international will continue as captain in 2022 and play a crucial role in the team’s title defence. Dixon is the the first PFC player confirmed to return for the 2022 season.

A full list of CPL roster moves can be found here.

Captain Jamar Dixon is returning to Pacific FC for the 2022 season! ?

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— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) January 15, 2022