Austin Aztex Announce Four Additional Signings to 2015 Roster
December 18, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Austin Aztex News Release
AUSTIN, Texas (Thursday, December 17, 2014) - The Austin Aztex are pleased to announce the signing of the four newest additions to the 2015 roster which will compete in the team's debut USL PRO season. The new signings include former Aztex USL PDL players Devin Perales and Max Gunderson as well as Brian Fekete, who holds a proven track record in USL PRO, and Brendan King, formerly with the Chicago Fire of MLS.
"I'm delighted to welcome these players to the club," Aztex Head Coach Paul Dalglish said. "We are very proud of our style of play that we have developed over the past three years, of which Devin and Max have played a huge part. Brendan and Brian are new to the Aztex and both possess the on and off the field attributes that make an ideal Aztex player."
Perales, a 21-year-old goalkeeper, played a pivotal role for the Aztex USL PDL squad since 2012. He was the starting goalkeeper for the team starting in 2013, where he excelled and was nominated for PDL Goalkeeper of the Year. A hometown product from Stony Point High School, Perales was named to the 2014 All-Southern Conference Team after leading the PDL in minutes, posting a 0.793 goals-against average and finishing tied for the league lead with 11 wins. He also provided a boost on offense by recording three assists on the season. Perales was named team MVP as voted by his teammates at the conclusion of the 2014 season.
Gunderson, a 25-year-old right-back, was part of the Austin Aztex squad that brought the PDL National Championship to Austin in 2013. Gunderson, started at right back for the Aztex and was named to the 2013 USL PDL Southern All-Conference Team. After that run, he was signed to the Oklahoma City Energy from USL PRO, where he spent their 2014 inaugural season totaling 11 appearances. Originally from Nevada, Gunderson played collegiate soccer with the University of Incarnate Word while also defending the backline of the Laredo Heat in the PDL.
Fekete, a 24-year-old left-back, adds to the backline of the Aztex by bringing additional USL PRO experience to the squad. He began his professional career with Orlando City Soccer Club before signing with the Pittsburg Riverhounds in 2014, where he scored two goals during the season while playing at left back. Fekete was born in Florida, and he spent his collegiate soccer career playing for the University of Tampa.
King, a 24-year-old midfielder, joins the Aztex after spending 2013 with the Chicago Fire of MLS, featuring 15 times for the club's Reserve Team. An Illinois native, King was selected by the Portland Timbers in the second round (27th overall) of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. In 2013, he also spent time gaining valuable experience in Norway and Ireland. Before turning pro, Brendan spent four years with collegiate side Notre Dame. There, King made more than 80 appearances notching team highs in goals and assists. The Aztex coaching staff spotted King during the Austin Aztex Invitational Tryout that took place at Kelly Reeves Athletics Complex during October 2014.
With these signings, the Austin Aztex have now announced eight players to the 2015 roster. The coaching staff continues their evaluation and assessment of numerous players on their way to assemble the best team possible for the Aztex USL PRO inaugural season.
Fans are still able to purchase Early Bird Season 1d5067e35-39ad247bb0-387710025) tickets for the 2015 season until December 31, 2014. Starting as low as $99, Early Bird Season tickets allow fans access to every home game at House Park for Austin's professional soccer team.
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