
San Antonio FC Signs Midfielder Ates Diouf
January 19, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC has signed midfielder Ates Diouf pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are delighted to add Ates to the SAFC community," said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. "He is a young talent who is a versatile midfielder. Ates is convincing off the dribble, has the capacity to cover significant ground, and is committed to aggressive pressing actions. He is a fantastic person and a good team culture fit."
Diouf joins SAFC after spending the last two seasons with Austin Bold FC in the USL Championship. The 21-year-old was a consistent contributor to the Bold over his last two seasons, including the 2021 campaign where he appeared in 25 matches (1,635 minutes) while recording four assists, 28 successful dribbles and 25 key passes. Overall, in his time with Austin, Diouf appeared in 38 matches, making 25 starts and compiling 2,295 minutes played. The midfielder added five goals, five assists and 36 key passes with the Bold.
In addition, Diouf spent the 2019 USL League One season with Orlando City B, playing in 1,256 minutes over 17 games while adding one goal, one assist and 14 key passes. Prior to joining Orlando City B, Diouf moved to the United States from his home country of Senegal and joined the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy in Orlando.
Diouf will wear No. 32 for the club.
• Discuss this story on the United Soccer League Championship message board...
United Soccer League Championship Stories from January 19, 2022
- Epicenter of the OC's Soccer Culture Adds OCSC Open Tryout to Its Pedigree - Orange County SC
- Oakland Roots Sign USL League One Standout Charlie Dennis - Oakland Roots
- Rising to Host Preseason Match vs. Louisville City FC at Wild Horse Pass on Saturday, February 19 - Phoenix Rising FC
- 901 FC Re-Signs 2021 Starting Goalkeeper John Berner - Memphis 901 FC
- LouCity Looks to Improve on the Road with 2022 Preseason Schedule - Louisville City FC
- Republic FC Sign Jack Gurr for 2022 Season - Sacramento Republic FC
- Hartford Athletic Signs Forward Prince Saydee - Hartford Athletic
- Hounds Add Robby Dambrot to Bolster Defensive Corps - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Sacramento's Academy Ready to Resume for Spring Playoff Push - Sacramento Republic FC
- FC Tulsa Lands El Salvador National Team Star Defender Ronald Rodríguez for 2022 Season - FC Tulsa
- San Antonio FC Signs Midfielder Ates Diouf - San Antonio FC
- New Mexico United Announces Addition of First Assistant Coach Masaki "Mac" Hemmi - New Mexico United
- Rowdies Holding Open Tryouts on February 13 - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Rowdies Re-Sign Captain Sebastian Guenzatti - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Battery Sign Defensive Midfielder Dominic Oduro - Charleston Battery
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent San Antonio FC Stories
- San Antonio FC Splits Points with Rhode Island FC in 0-0 Draw
- Game Information and Match Notes - SAFC at Rhode Island FC 5/3/25
- San Antonio FC Defeats Phoenix Rising FC 1-0
- Game Information and Match Notes - SAFC at Phoenix Rising FC 4/26/25
- San Antonio FC Battles Back in 3-2 Win over Colorado Springs

