San Antonio FC re-signed midfielders Maxi Rodriguez and Connor Presley pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
San Antonio native Maxi Rodriguez returns to the club after playing his professional rookie season in his hometown. Rodriguez made 16 USL appearances for the Silver and Black in 2017, tallying 669 minutes played and recording five starts. The center-midfielder also made two appearances in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, playing 144 minutes in the tournament. Rodriguez tallied six shots, five shots on goal, and four chances created for the club in all competitions.
“It’s great to have Maxi back,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He’s a local San Antonio boy, and he showed great promise throughout last season. He’s aiming to add more consistency to his game in 2018 and we expect big things out of him.”
Rodriguez previously attended UNC Charlotte and played four years of collegiate soccer with the 49ers, where he led UNCC to a Conference USA regular season title in 2016 while also being named third-team All-Conference. In his four years with the 49ers, Rodriguez helped take his team to NCAA Tournament three times. Overall, Rodriguez played 60 games with UNCC, making 53 starts, scoring two goals and recording four assists.
“This is an extremely special opportunity for me,” said Rodriguez. “I hold this city very close to my heart, so to continue being part of this growth and excitement is great. Last season was important for me to understand what it means to be a pro, and I’m looking forward to building on that experience with a fantastic club.”
Presley returns to SAFC after joining the club last August after a successful trial. The 19-year-old made his club debut on August 23 at Whitecaps FC 2, and went on to make six appearances for the Alamo City club during his rookie campaign, featuring in 129 minutes of USL play. The Austin native tallied one assist for the Silver and Black, creating three chances and recording two shots and one shot on target overall.
“Connor is an exciting young prospect from the local area,” said Powell. “He joined us late last season but he showed a great deal of potential in training and in the moments he got during matches. We feel he’ll impact this team positively in 2018 once he gets a good preseason under his belt.”
Prior to joining SAFC, Presley played with the Lonestar SC Development Academy in Austin, where he helped his team qualify for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs.
“I’m very excited to return to this club,” said Presley. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to contribute more to the team this season and build on the progress made last season both individually and collectively.”
San Antonio FC recently wrapped up their 2017 USL Season, however, fans can already purchase 2018 season tickets by calling the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5MLS or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook, as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC), Instagram (@sanantoniofc) and Snapchat (SanAntonioFC).
San Antonio FC re-signed midfielders Maxi Rodriguez and Connor Presley pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Per club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
San Antonio native Maxi Rodriguez returns to the club after playing his professional rookie season in his hometown. Rodriguez made 16 USL appearances for the Silver and Black in 2017, tallying 669 minutes played and recording five starts. The center-midfielder also made two appearances in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, playing 144 minutes in the tournament. Rodriguez tallied six shots, five shots on goal, and four chances created for the club in all competitions.
“It’s great to have Maxi back,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He’s a local San Antonio boy, and he showed great promise throughout last season. He’s aiming to add more consistency to his game in 2018 and we expect big things out of him.”
Rodriguez previously attended UNC Charlotte and played four years of collegiate soccer with the 49ers, where he led UNCC to a Conference USA regular season title in 2016 while also being named third-team All-Conference. In his four years with the 49ers, Rodriguez helped take his team to NCAA Tournament three times. Overall, Rodriguez played 60 games with UNCC, making 53 starts, scoring two goals and recording four assists.
“This is an extremely special opportunity for me,” said Rodriguez. “I hold this city very close to my heart, so to continue being part of this growth and excitement is great. Last season was important for me to understand what it means to be a pro, and I’m looking forward to building on that experience with a fantastic club.”
Presley returns to SAFC after joining the club last August after a successful trial. The 19-year-old made his club debut on August 23 at Whitecaps FC 2, and went on to make six appearances for the Alamo City club during his rookie campaign, featuring in 129 minutes of USL play. The Austin native tallied one assist for the Silver and Black, creating three chances and recording two shots and one shot on target overall.
“Connor is an exciting young prospect from the local area,” said Powell. “He joined us late last season but he showed a great deal of potential in training and in the moments he got during matches. We feel he’ll impact this team positively in 2018 once he gets a good preseason under his belt.”
Prior to joining SAFC, Presley played with the Lonestar SC Development Academy in Austin, where he helped his team qualify for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs.
“I’m very excited to return to this club,” said Presley. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to contribute more to the team this season and build on the progress made last season both individually and collectively.”
San Antonio FC recently wrapped up their 2017 USL Season, however, fans can already purchase 2018 season tickets by calling the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5MLS or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook, as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC), Instagram (@sanantoniofc) and Snapchat (SanAntonioFC).
