USL Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC Sign Mexican Defender Carlos Rodriguez

Published on March 2, 2016 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with defender Carlos Rodriguez for the 2016 USL season. Rodriguez joins Republic FC from Mexican developmental academy, CESIFUT.

"The center back position is very important, and I now feel that area is filled with four confident center backs," said Technical Director and Head Coach Paul Buckle. "Carlos impressed us when Graham and I visited CESIFUT Academy back in November, and again when we invited him to our training camp in Mexico. This young lad has all the tools and I believe he will be a top class center back."

Rodriguez was first identified as a potential signing by Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle and Director of Football Graham Smith when the pair traveled to Mexico during the offseason. Rodriguez then went on trial with Republic FC during their training camp in Mexico from Feb. 5-11 before being signed to the club.

The CESIFUT Academy is an independent academy in Mexico that trains players from a young age in hopes of preparing the players for play at the professional and international level. Rodriguez has been a member of the academy since age 12.

Rodriguez will join the club immediately and be available to play in the club's preseason friendlies. Republic FC travel to face the Fresno Fuego on Thursday, Mar. 3 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Calif. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at FresnoFuego.com.

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