
North Carolina FC Signs Midfielder Ahmad Al-Qaq
Published on February 18, 2025 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC has signed midfielder Ahmad Al-Qaq to a one-year contract through the 2025 USL Championship season with an additional one-year option, pending league and federation approval.
Al-Qaq made 47 appearances with the Tar Heels across five seasons, scoring six goals and tallying five assists. Al-Qaq appeared as a trialist for NCFC in the team's 1-0 preseason friendly win over Charlotte FC.
"Ahmad has had a bright preseason trial with our group. He's shown his versatility in a few different roles and I'm excited for him to have earned his first professional contract," said ¬Â¨ North Carolina FC Head Coach and Sporting Director John Bradford.
During the 2023 season, Al-Qaq appeared in every match and posted a career-high four goals and three assists. Half of his goals came during the postseason, including the game-winning goal against No. 6-ranked Wake Forest in the quarterfinals of the ACC Championship.
"I'm excited to sign my first pro contract with NCFC after the trial. I can't wait to see what the future holds both for me individually and as a collective," Al-Qaq said.
North Carolina FC will open the 2025 USL Championship regular season against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday, March 8 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets for this match are available.
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