USL New Mexico United

New Mexico United & the Somos Unidos Foundation Announce Twenty-Second Academy Signing, Albuquerque Native Stephen Romero

Published on April 29, 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 the twenty-second Academy player in their history. Defender Stephen Romero will join the New Mexico United Academy Team for the 2021 season. Romero has played club soccer for Rio Rapids, and high school soccer for Albuquerque High.

"Stephen is an incredibly technical player," said Romero's Rio Rapids coach Chris Hurst. "His versatility playing in a number of different positions and playing them well makes him a valuable member of any team. It's great to see him get the recognition someone with his talent deserves."

Romero's favorite soccer team is Manchester CIty and his favorite player is Neymar. Romero, 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 Stephen or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5

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