
Hartford Athletic Re-Signs Tulu
December 16, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Hartford Athletic News Release
Hartford Athletic Defender Tulu has re-signed with the club for the 2022 season pending league and federation approval.
"I am very excited to be back with Hartford for another season," Tulu said. "We have a great returning core of players and are going to give everything we have to get this Club back to the playoffs in 2022."
Tulu was a mainstay in the Hartford Athletic back line in 2021. Signed in April just days before the start of the season, he played and started 27 matches and played 2,309 minutes, fourth most on the team. He also led the team in clearances (135) and blocks (31). At season's end, Tulu was named Defender of the Year in the Fan's Choice Awards and earned his first call to the Togolese National Team's camp for World Cup Qualifying matches.
"Having consistency at the back is so important to our success and Tulu is a large part of that," said Head Coach Harry Watling. "Tulu adds steel to our defense and was someone we really counted on in 2021. I'm very happy to have him back with us again this season."
Tulu joins teammates Danny Barrera, Conor McGlynn, and Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. on the 2022 roster. More information on returning players, new player signings, and the 2022 schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
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