SAN ANTONIO – USL San Antonio has signed experienced MLS defender Stephen McCarthy for the 2016 season, pending international clearance, the club announced. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
McCarthy, who primarily plays as a central defender, comes to San Antonio after spending the 2015 season with Finnish first division side Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS). McCarthy was originally drafted by the New England Revolution of MLS in the second round (24th overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. McCarthy went on to make 69 appearance from 2011-14 with the Revs, scoring two goals during that time.
“Stephen is a tall center-back who I have worked with previously,” said Head Coach Darren Powell. “In addition to being a great defender, his leadership skills will be great for our new club.”
The 6-4 defender attended and played soccer for both Santa Clara University and the University of North Carolina. McCarthy was also a member of PDL clubs DFW Tornados in 2009 and Carolina Dynamo in 2010. The Texas native was a member of the United States U-18 squad that traveled to Brazil for the 2007 Pan-American Games. McCarthy made three appearances and scored one goal in the tournament.
“I am excited to come to Texas to play in my home state,” said McCarthy. “San Antonio is an amazing city and I am ready to push myself and the team to do great things on the field this season.”
In December, SS&E announced that it reached an agreement with Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to operate a USL soccer franchise at Toyota Field starting in 2016. USL San Antonio will debut in front of their home supporters at Toyota Field on Saturday, April 9 against Sporting Kansas City affiliate, Swope Park Rangers.
Fans interested in being a part of the inaugural season can place their $50 deposit for 2016 season tickets online at USLSanAntonio.com or by calling 210-444-5MLS. Individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, March 9. Fans can learn more at USLSanAntonio.com and can follow the team on Twitter at @USLSanAntonio and on Facebook by liking USL San Antonio.
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment is the premier provider of sports and entertainment in South Texas. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA), Austin Spurs (NBA Development League), USL San Antonio (United Soccer League) and also manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center.
SAN ANTONIO – USL San Antonio has signed experienced MLS defender Stephen McCarthy for the 2016 season, pending international clearance, the club announced. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
McCarthy, who primarily plays as a central defender, comes to San Antonio after spending the 2015 season with Finnish first division side Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS). McCarthy was originally drafted by the New England Revolution of MLS in the second round (24th overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. McCarthy went on to make 69 appearance from 2011-14 with the Revs, scoring two goals during that time.
“Stephen is a tall center-back who I have worked with previously,” said Head Coach Darren Powell. “In addition to being a great defender, his leadership skills will be great for our new club.”
The 6-4 defender attended and played soccer for both Santa Clara University and the University of North Carolina. McCarthy was also a member of PDL clubs DFW Tornados in 2009 and Carolina Dynamo in 2010. The Texas native was a member of the United States U-18 squad that traveled to Brazil for the 2007 Pan-American Games. McCarthy made three appearances and scored one goal in the tournament.
“I am excited to come to Texas to play in my home state,” said McCarthy. “San Antonio is an amazing city and I am ready to push myself and the team to do great things on the field this season.”
In December, SS&E announced that it reached an agreement with Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to operate a USL soccer franchise at Toyota Field starting in 2016. USL San Antonio will debut in front of their home supporters at Toyota Field on Saturday, April 9 against Sporting Kansas City affiliate, Swope Park Rangers.
Fans interested in being a part of the inaugural season can place their $50 deposit for 2016 season tickets online at USLSanAntonio.com or by calling 210-444-5MLS. Individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, March 9. Fans can learn more at USLSanAntonio.com and can follow the team on Twitter at @USLSanAntonio and on Facebook by liking USL San Antonio.
About Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is the premier provider of sports and entertainment in South Texas. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), San Antonio Stars (WNBA), Austin Spurs (NBA Development League), USL San Antonio (United Soccer League) and also manages the day-to-day operations of the AT&T Center.
