
New Mexico United Announces Signing of Albuquerque-Native Ford Parker
Published on March 3, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release
New Mexico United is thrilled to announce the signing of Albuquerque-native, goalkeeper Ford Parker ahead of the 2022 USL Championship season. The 25-year old goalkeeper returns to his hometown after spending the last two seasons with Birmingham Legion FC. Parker played college soccer at the University of New Mexico and University of California Irvine, and played for USL League 2's Albuquerque Sol in 2018.
"Ford has shown a tremendous amount of growth throughout our preseason camp," said United Head Coach/Technical Director Zach Prince. "Every training session he has improved, and he has taken opportunities given to him in preseason games. He is an important piece of our goalkeeping core."
Prior to his collegiate and professional careers, Parker played high school soccer at Sandia High in Albuquerque, and club soccer locally at Rio Rapids, where he impressed from a young age.
"I am very excited to hear Ford Parker is coming home to continue his professional career with New Mexico United," said Parker's coach at Rio Rapids, Jason Moran. "Ford has always been a hard worker, no matter the situation, and that hard work over the years has paid off with him being able to continue his pro career with his hometown pro club. Congratulations, Ford! Rio Rapids and I will be cheering you on!"
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