
New Mexico United & the Somos Unidos Foundation Announce Signing of Midfielder Andres Andrade to Academy Roster
Published on August 8, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release
Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce the signing of Andres Andrade, midfielder from V. Sue Cleveland High School, to its Academy roster. Andrade has played club soccer with NM Rush and Rio Rapids, representing the former internationally in Italy.
"Andres is a skilful and dangerous player and he fits perfectly with our attacking philosophy at New Mexico United Academy," said New Mexico United Academy Head Coach Paul Leese. "He has a terrific willingness to learn and grow his game; and I am very excited to see his development over the course of this season."
Andrade's favorite soccer team is Manchester United, and his favorite player is Andres Iniesta. Andrade, like every player in New Mexico United's Academy, will be fully scholarshipped into the program. These scholarships include registration, travel, equipment, and coaching costs. No player will have to pay a cent to compete in New Mexico United's academy. These scholarships are made possible through the Somos Unidos Foundation and the generosity of community partners and individuals.
To learn more about the New Mexico United academy, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/academy
If you are interested in sponsoring Andreas or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5
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