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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

GIJON, SPAIN -- Jonathan Borrajo of the Real Maryland Monarchs just concluded a two week trial with the Sporting B. team in Gijon, Spain.

The 22 year old plays as central midfielder or right lateral midfielder, as he did during his last four appearances. After having a remarkable performance with the Real Maryland during the past season, he arrived in Gijon by the word of its owner, the Asturian Victor Moran, who witnessed the match between Sporting and Sevilla in which Moran expressed his desire to collaborate with the red and white club.

Collaboration between both teams has become a reality and the defensive player has made a positive impression on the coaching staff of the affiliate. Unfortunately at this time, there are no spots available for him during the upcoming season, but is now on a list of potential additions for the future.

"You can see he has good skills. Perhaps in the future, the club can incorporate him into the team," said Abelardo Fernandez, who coaches Sporting Gijon's reserve side.

Borrajo hopes to return to Gijón soon.

"I really like the soccer style played in Spain. My dream is to have the opportunity to play in this country and I would love to be part of Sporting one day,” Borrajo said. “I think the team needs a lateral player and that is why I'm here. We’ll see what happens in the future."

The player finished the practice has returned to the United States, where he will train with the New York Red Bulls, member of the Major League Soccer.

He remains hopeful about the possibilities with Sporting.

"If Sporting needs me, I would love to play for them; I don’t care if it is in the first or second team. I’m very attracted to the soccer environment in Gijon,” said Borrajo after closely following the match between Sporting B and Gimnástica the day before.