Galaxy sign G Ricketts

Dec 23, 2008 - 11:25 PM LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday signed Jamaican goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ricketts, 31, joins the Galaxy after previous stints with Village United of the Digicel Premier League in Jamaica, Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League and Bradford City of League Two in England.

"I have known Donovan for a number of years as a goalkeeper with the Jamaican National Team and have always been impressed with his physical qualities," Galaxy general manager and head coach Bruce Arena said.

"After a closer examination of the player, I am absolutely amazed with his abilities both on and off the field. It is also a position that we felt the need to improve and believe that he will be a great addition to our team and has the potential to be one of the best goalkeepers in MLS."

A member of Jamaica's 1998 World Cup squad as a 21-year-old, Ricketts has made 67 international appearances for his country.

He boasts an impressive 11-7-6 record in 24 World Cup qualifying matches, including all eight of Jamaica's games during qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.