San Antonio FC Adds Keeper Grant Makela
Published on August 9, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC has signed goalkeeper Grant Makela to a 25-day contract, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are pleased to welcome Grant to the team. He has had an exceptional collegiate career and was a top performer with Des Moines Menace of USL League Two," said San Antonio FC Head Coach Alen Marcina. "We are intrigued to see his transition into the professional game."
Makela appeared in seven regular season matches and three postseason matches for the Des Moines Menace in USL League Two this season. In the 10 matches, Makela allowed just six goals with a .80 save percentage.
Prior to his time in USL League Two, Makela played collegiately for FIU. With the Panthers, Makela posted a .82 goals allowed average and a .739 save percentage in the 2021 season.
Makela spent 2016-19 playing college soccer in Texas, appearing with SMU in 33 matches and making 14 shutouts. The product of Destin, Florida led the AAC in shutouts and goals against average in back-to-back seasons from 2018 to 2019, earning an AAC Second Team spot in 2018 and an AAC All-Tournament Team spot in 2019.
SAFC hosts Loudon United FC on Wednesday, kicking off from Toyota Field at 8:00 p.m. CT. Tickets are available at SanAntonioFC.com or the SAFC app, with the match broadcast on ESPN+ and Bally Sports Southwest.
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