Tampa Bay Rowdies Sign Zac Portillos to New Contract
December 22, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Tampa Bay Rowdies News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After exercising a club option on Zac Portillos' contract in November to bring him back for the 2016 North American Soccer League season, the Tampa Bay Rowdies have successfully renegotiated a longer contract for the young defender. Portillos has agreed to a new one-year contract with a club option for 2017. Per club and league policy, further contract details are not disclosed.
In his first year as a professional, Portillos, 23, won a starting position at left back for the Rowdies' first two games of the season, a 3-1 win over the San Antonio Scorpions and a scoreless draw against Minnesota United FC, a match in which Portillos' primary defensive responsibility was marking United States Men's National Team winger Miguel Ibarra.
He signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies after excelling in the clubs' invitation-only tryout in January of 2015. Tampa Bay Rowdies Assistant Coach Stuart Dobson coached at Akron University while Portillos played his collegiate career there.
"We're delighted that Zac has signed a new contract here with the Tampa Bay Rowdies," Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. "We believe he has a great future in the game and we're happy he will continue to grow with us. He suffered a bad injury last season, but recovered well. Watching him practice at the end of last season, you wouldn't believe he had gotten hurt. His touch and precision were back very quickly."
With tremendous speed and technical ability at his disposal, Portillos is a major asset as the Rowdies prepare for a successful season.
Be a part of another exciting year of Rowdies Soccer by becoming a 2016 Season Ticket Member today! For a limited time, the Rowdies are offering 2015 season ticket pricing to all fans! Purchase or place a non-refundable $100 deposit by Thursday, December 31 and secure 2015 season ticket prices.
Become a 2016 Season Ticket Family Member today by calling (727) 222-2000.
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