Scorpions Announce Addition of Ruben Luna on Loan from FC Dallas

Published on August 20, 2012 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
San Antonio Scorpions News Release


SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 20, 2012) - The San Antonio Scorpions announced the acquisition of forward Ruben Luna on loan from FC Dallas of Major League Soccer, adding another offensive weapon for the team's late push to finish the regular season at the top of the NASL table.

Luna, 20, signed with FC Dallas as a homegrown player in July 2010 and made his first MLS appearance on Sept. 4, 2010 against Toronto. In 2011, Luna appeared in 15 MLS matches, tallying a goal and an assist. He also led FC Dallas in 2011 with two goals scored in CONCACAF Champions League competition.

"Ruben brings experience from MLS and gives us a player that adds depth to a vital position," Scorpions Head Coach Tim Hankinson said. "Having him should allow us to deal with different challenges and situations and help us get in a good position for the playoffs."

In 2009, Luna was named the U.S. Development Academy Player of the Year for the U-16 age group and led the league in scoring with 38 goals in 27 games.

Luna, who was born in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico and grew up in Garland, Texas, flourished as a member of the U-18 FC Dallas Academy in 2010 with a team-high 26 goals in 29 appearances. As a result, he was named to the U.S. U-18 Development Academy Starting XI.

The Scorpions, who currently sit in first place in the NASL with 42 points and lead the league in goals scored, are hoping to become the first expansion team in the NASL to finish the regular season in first place. San Antonio clinched a playoff spot for the 2012 NASL playoffs with a win over the Tampa Rowdies on Aug. 19.

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