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North Carolina Adds Guerrero to Squad

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 12/15/17, 12:02PM EST

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Former Liga MX goalkeeper arrives from Alianza FC in Panama


Photo courtesy Alianza FC

CARY, N.C. – North Carolina FC announced on Friday the club had bolstered its goalkeeping position with the signing of former Liga MX goalkeeper Austin Guerrero. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Austin is a goalkeeper we’ve known for quite some time,” said NCFC Goalkeeper Coach Nic Platter. “He trained with the club about five years ago, but the timing wasn’t right.  Since then, he’s spent his time playing in Mexico and Panama, and has improved his game as a professional.  Austin will be an exciting goalkeeper to watch, as he is a solid shot stopper and his distribution suits our style of play.  We look forward to having Austin for the 2018 season.”

Guerrero spent last season with Alianza FC of Liga Panameña de Fútbol – the top tier of soccer in Panama and made 13 appearances for the club. Prior to his time in Panama, the native of Chula Vista, Calif. played for both Puebla and Tigres UANL in Liga MX and Ascenso MX side Altamira FC.

“I’m looking forward to making North Carolina my home,” said Guerrero. “There is an obvious passion for soccer in the region, and the fan’s energy and appreciation are what inspire me to play the game.”

Guerrero made the move to Mexico in 2012 and signed with Tigres after a highly successful college career with the University of Portland. After splitting time with Tigres II and the first team, Guerrero was loaned to Altamira FC (now Cafetaleros de Tapachula), where he played over 2,000 minutes in 25 matches in Ascenso MX. The goalkeeper was also loaned to fellow Liga MX side Puebla in 2016, but saw limited action before making the move to Alianza FC in Panama for the 2017 season.

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