USL Birmingham Legion FC

Legion FC Signs U.S. International Forward Juan Agudelo

Published on March 31, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today the signing of former Major League Soccer standout and United States Men's National Team international Juan Agudelo, pending league and federation approval.

The 29-year-old forward most recently played for MLS side Minnesota United in 2021, and he spent six seasons with the New England Revolution, including playing under now Legion FC President & GM Jay Heaps and Head Coach Tommy Soehn. He also earned 28 caps with the USMNT and was a part of the roster that won the 2017 Gold Cup.

"Juan is an experienced player that Tommy and I have worked with closely in the past," said Heaps. "We're excited to bring him to Birmingham, as he will add a different dynamic to our attack."

Agudelo made his professional debut in 2010 for the New York Red Bulls, and since then has made over 280 appearances for New York, Chivas USA, New England, Inter Miami and Minnesota in MLS and scored 47 goals to go along with 20 assists. In 2014, he signed with Stoke City in the English Premier League and was sent on loan to FC Utrecht in the Netherlands Eredivisie where he played 14 times and scored three goals that season before returning to MLS.

"I'm excited to be in Birmingham," said Agudelo. "I'm looking forward to playing in the new stadium and to reconnecting with Jay, Tommy, [Assistant Coach] Khano [Smith], [Academy Director Eric] Avi [Avila], [midfielder] Zach [Herivaux] and other guys I played with in New England. I really can't believe how many people I already know that are a part of the club. That should make for a comfortable and quick integration into the team, so that's why I chose to Hammer Down!"

Internationally, Agudelo represented the United States at the under-17, under-20, under-23 and senior team levels. In his 28 caps for the national team, he scored three goals and added two assists. He scored in his first-team international debut, a 1-0 win over South Africa in 2010, becoming the youngest goal scorer in USMNT history, at the time, six days shy of his 18th birthday.

Transaction: Birmingham Legion FC signed forward Juan Agudelo on March 31, 2022, pending league and federation approval.

Player Profile:

Name: Juan Sebastian Agudelo

Position: Forward

Number: 99

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 185 lbs.

Birthdate: November 23, 1992

Birthplace: Manizales, Colombia

Citizenship: American, Colombian

Previous Club: Minnesota United (MLS)

Instagram: @juanagudelo

Twitter: @JuanAgudelo

Agudelo has arrived in Birmingham, and his signing is being finalized by the USL Championship and US Soccer Federation.

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