SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC has announced the return of midfielder Michael Reed for the 2017 season, pending USL and federation approval. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Reed appeared in 16 games for San Antonio FC last season, starting 14 and tallying 1,195 total minutes played before suffering an injury that would keep him out of the final 11 games in the campaign. Reed scored three goals and added an assist during USL play, recording 25 shots and nine shots on goal in the process.

“I am honored to be back in San Antonio,” said Reed. “I think the coaching staff and the front office have been nothing but top class here. I have great relationships with them. For 2017, the goal is the same as it is with the staff – to win. I feel appreciated here, I’m honored to play for this club and I’ll give everything I have for the team and for the fans.

The 29-year-old started and played 90 minutes in 12 of his 16 league appearances in 2016, and also started two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches, compiling 180 minutes played over the course of the club’s first foray into the tournament. 

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“Michael returning to SAFC in 2017 is very positive for the club,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He is influential both on the field and in the locker room because of his ability, knowledge of the game and all of his experiences playing around the country. We fully expect Michael to continue to have a good influence within this team in 2017.”

Reed originally joined San Antonio prior to the 2016 season from the Atlanta Silverbacks where he spent the entire 2015 season. Reed started all of his 29 appearances for the Silverbacks, playing in 2,590 total minutes and scoring one goal from midfield.

The Albuquerque native played collegiate soccer at the University of New Mexico from 2007-10. Following his senior season, Reed was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s All-West Region Third Team.