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Aaron Guillen Inks Deal with North Carolina FC

March 15, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC took another step to solidify its roster prior to the start of the USL campaign by signing Mexican-American defender and FC Dallas youth product Aaron Guillen. The move is pending league and federation approval.

"He's another player that came into us late in the preseason process, but certainly fills a need at center back on the left side being naturally left footed," said North Carolina FC Head Coach Colin Clarke. "He's a young kid that picks up slack, and did well grinding at FC Dallas as one of their homegrown players. I think he is someone who can be here for years to come and be a very good player for us."

"I'm very excited to join North Carolina FC," said Guillen "I'm looking forward to getting to work and accomplishing some big things with my teammates this year"

Guillen joins the club following two seasons with FC Dallas. The 24-year-old center back made eight appearances and played 594 minutes in MLS league play during the last two seasons. During his time in Dallas, Guillen was sent to the Tulsa Roughnecks on a short-term loan deal in 2017 where he made three appearances and played 114 minutes in the United Soccer League.

The young center back is a proven winner, and has captured numerous titles throughout his career with various teams. Dating back to his FC Dallas Youth Academy days, Guillen started 33 games for FC Dallas U-18 en route to winning the 2011-12 US Soccer Development Academy national championship.

He also won the Premier Development League championship in 2013 with the Austin Aztex. Additionally, during his time with Florida Gulf Coast from 2012-2015, Guillen was a part of two Atlantic Sun Conference tournament winning teams.

Guillen joins a roster that features goalkeepers Austin Guerrero, George Marks and Alex Tambakis, defenders Futty Danso, Peabo Doue, Wuilito Fernandes, Michael Harrington, Steven Miller, Carson Nsegbe, D.J. Taylor and Connor Tobin, midfielders Kyle Bekker, Nelson Blanco, Austin da Luz, Dre Fortune, Marcel Kandziora and Bernhard Luxbacher, Graham Smith and Cameron Steele and forwards Donovan Ewolo, Marios Lomis and Daniel Rios.

North Carolina FC season tickets are still on sale. To purchase season tickets or ask questions regarding the home opener, please call the North Carolina FC office at 919-459-8144 to speak with a ticket representative. For more information about the club, visit NorthCarolinaFC.com.

Name: Aaron Guillen

Position: Defender

Birthdate: 6/23/1993 (Age 24)

Hometown: El Paso, Texas

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 160

Citizenship: Mexico/USA

College: Florida Gulf Coast

Transaction: North Carolina FC has signed Aaron Guillen.

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