Honduran International Hendry Thomas Signs with Strikers
Published on August 7, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
Fort Lauderdale Strikers Signee Hendry Thomas
(Fort Lauderdale Strikers)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Friday, August 7, 2015) - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers today announced the signing of Honduran international midfielder Hendry Thomas. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thomas, 30, brings a wealth of international and domestic experience to the Strikers. The defensive midfielder has earned more than 50 caps for the Honduras national team. His credits also include time in the English Premier League as well as Major League Soccer (MLS).
"Physically, Hendry is an unbelievably strong player, and his experience will help our team," said Strikers Head Coach Günter Kronsteiner. "Hendry is the kind of guy that can play two or three different positions. He will improve us defensively."
In addition to CONCACAF Gold Cup appearances in 2005 and 2011, and the 2008 Summer Olympics, Thomas was a member of the Honduras squad that competed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He made one start and one substitute appearance in the World Cup.
Born in La Ceiba, Honduras -- the same city as teammate Walter Ramirez -- Thomas started his professional career as a 16 year old in 2001 with the most successful team in Honduras, Olimpia. Thomas collected a number of trophies with Olimpia before signing with Premier League side Wigan Athletic in 2009.
The Honduran cemented his place in the starting lineup in his first season in England, making 27 starts in 31 appearances with Wigan. After accumulating more than 50 appearances in three Premier League seasons, Thomas signed with MLS club Colorado Rapids in 2012. He most recently played for FC Dallas in 2014. His time in the Lone Star state was cut short after Thomas suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Thomas has positive memories of the Strikers' home venue Lockhart Stadium. He scored his first goal for Honduras at the stadium in a 2-1 victory against Colombia in a friendly in 2008.
Thomas is the third Honduran on the Strikers' 2015 roster, joining Ramirez and club captain Iván Guerrero. A U.S. green card holder, Thomas does not occupy a foreign player spot. He is eligible for selection by Coach Kronsteiner for Saturday's match against the New York Cosmos at Lockhart.
Thomas will wear the number 26 jersey for Fort Lauderdale.
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