Cary, NC (January 17, 2017) – North Carolina FC has picked up options on five players, the club announced today. Goalkeepers Brian Sylvestre and Macklin Robinson, defenders Paul Black and Kareem Moses, and forward Brian Shriver will return and join several players already under contract for the 2017 NASL season.
“This talented group of players returning is the first step in our plans for 2017,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “Together with our players already under contract they form the core group on which we will build a championship-caliber roster.”
NCFC has declined options on Akira Fitzgerald, Mickey Daly, Drew Beckie, Mitch Garcia, Marvin Ceballos, Aly Alberto Hassan, Billy Schuler and Omar Bravo. While most of these players will not return, the club continues to negotiate with Schuler and Bravo to bring them back for 2017. Additionally, Austin da Luz’s contract has expired and he continues to negotiate with the club.
These returners will join players already under contract in forming the core of the 2017 North Carolina FC roster. Players under contract include Connor Tobin, Simon Mensing, Steven Miller, Tiyi Shipalane, Matt Watson, James Marcelin, Nazmi Albadawi and Matt Fondy.
Current North Carolina FC Roster:
Goalkeepers (2): Brian Sylvestre, Macklin Robinson
Defenders (5): Connor Tobin, Simon Mensing, Steven Miller, Kareem Moses, Paul Black
Midfielders (4): Tiyi Shipalane, Nazmi Albadawi, Matt Watson, James Marcelin
Forwards (2): Matt Fondy, Brian Shriver
North Carolina FC season tickets are now on sale. Fans interested in more information about membership should visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or call the NCFC Box Office at 919-459-8144.
Cary, NC (January 17, 2017) – North Carolina FC has picked up options on five players, the club announced today. Goalkeepers Brian Sylvestre and Macklin Robinson, defenders Paul Black and Kareem Moses, and forward Brian Shriver will return and join several players already under contract for the 2017 NASL season.
“This talented group of players returning is the first step in our plans for 2017,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “Together with our players already under contract they form the core group on which we will build a championship-caliber roster.”
NCFC has declined options on Akira Fitzgerald, Mickey Daly, Drew Beckie, Mitch Garcia, Marvin Ceballos, Aly Alberto Hassan, Billy Schuler and Omar Bravo. While most of these players will not return, the club continues to negotiate with Schuler and Bravo to bring them back for 2017. Additionally, Austin da Luz’s contract has expired and he continues to negotiate with the club.
These returners will join players already under contract in forming the core of the 2017 North Carolina FC roster. Players under contract include Connor Tobin, Simon Mensing, Steven Miller, Tiyi Shipalane, Matt Watson, James Marcelin, Nazmi Albadawi and Matt Fondy.
Current North Carolina FC Roster:
Goalkeepers (2): Brian Sylvestre, Macklin Robinson
Defenders (5): Connor Tobin, Simon Mensing, Steven Miller, Kareem Moses, Paul Black
Midfielders (4): Tiyi Shipalane, Nazmi Albadawi, Matt Watson, James Marcelin
Forwards (2): Matt Fondy, Brian Shriver
North Carolina FC season tickets are now on sale. Fans interested in more information about membership should visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or call the NCFC Box Office at 919-459-8144.
