San Antonio FC signed midfielder Billy Forbes for the 2019 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Forbes rejoins San Antonio FC after spending the 2017 season with the Alamo City club, appearing in 31 matches and helping lead SAFC to its first-ever postseason berth. Following the season, the winger earned USL Championship All-League Second Team honors after scoring 10 goals and recording a team-record nine assists. He was named to the USL Team of the Week on four occasions throughout the season and was named the USL Championship Player of the Month for the month of April after he scored six goals and recorded three assists in the first seven games of the year. Forbes spent the 2018 season with Phoenix Rising FC, scoring three goals in 24 overall appearances.
“We are excited to have Billy back for 2019,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He had a successful campaign with SAFC in 2017 and he is very familiar with the area and the club. He is an exciting attacking player that can produce opportunities for others while creating chances for himself as well.”
Overall in his career, Forbes has appeared in over 130 matches for four different clubs, amassing over 10,000 minutes played. The Turks and Caicos native has scored 28 goals and recorded 30 assists in his career, including recording more assists than any other player in the NASL from 2014-16 (19). Forbes led the San Antonio Scorpions to an NASL Championship in 2014 while helping Phoenix Rising FC earn a berth in the USL Cup Final in 2018 following their Western Conference Championship. Prior to making his professional debut in 2014, Forbes spent time with USL League Two sides Southern West Virginia King's Warriors and the Mississippi Brilla from 2012-13.
The 28-year-old is also a full-international and is currently the captain of the Turks and Caicos National Team. He has appeared in nine matches since 2008 including World Cup Qualifiers, scoring three goals and recording three assists in over 800 total minutes. Forbes played collegiate soccer at Western Texas University, scoring eight goals in 18 games before transferring to Lubbock Christian University in 2013, and later becoming the Chaparrals’ first-ever All-American.
“I am excited to be back with this organization,” said Forbes. “San Antonio has been home for a long time, so it feels great to come back and play for the fans who have supported me for my whole career.”
With the addition of Forbes, the SAFC roster currently stands at 19.
San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL season, and fans can purchase 2019 season tickets by calling the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook, as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC), Instagram (@sanantoniofc) and Snapchat (SanAntonioFC).
San Antonio FC signed midfielder Billy Forbes for the 2019 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Forbes rejoins San Antonio FC after spending the 2017 season with the Alamo City club, appearing in 31 matches and helping lead SAFC to its first-ever postseason berth. Following the season, the winger earned USL Championship All-League Second Team honors after scoring 10 goals and recording a team-record nine assists. He was named to the USL Team of the Week on four occasions throughout the season and was named the USL Championship Player of the Month for the month of April after he scored six goals and recorded three assists in the first seven games of the year. Forbes spent the 2018 season with Phoenix Rising FC, scoring three goals in 24 overall appearances.
“We are excited to have Billy back for 2019,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He had a successful campaign with SAFC in 2017 and he is very familiar with the area and the club. He is an exciting attacking player that can produce opportunities for others while creating chances for himself as well.”
Overall in his career, Forbes has appeared in over 130 matches for four different clubs, amassing over 10,000 minutes played. The Turks and Caicos native has scored 28 goals and recorded 30 assists in his career, including recording more assists than any other player in the NASL from 2014-16 (19). Forbes led the San Antonio Scorpions to an NASL Championship in 2014 while helping Phoenix Rising FC earn a berth in the USL Cup Final in 2018 following their Western Conference Championship. Prior to making his professional debut in 2014, Forbes spent time with USL League Two sides Southern West Virginia King’s Warriors and the Mississippi Brilla from 2012-13.
The 28-year-old is also a full-international and is currently the captain of the Turks and Caicos National Team. He has appeared in nine matches since 2008 including World Cup Qualifiers, scoring three goals and recording three assists in over 800 total minutes. Forbes played collegiate soccer at Western Texas University, scoring eight goals in 18 games before transferring to Lubbock Christian University in 2013, and later becoming the Chaparrals’ first-ever All-American.
“I am excited to be back with this organization,” said Forbes. “San Antonio has been home for a long time, so it feels great to come back and play for the fans who have supported me for my whole career.”
With the addition of Forbes, the SAFC roster currently stands at 19.
San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL season, and fans can purchase 2019 season tickets by calling the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook, as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC), Instagram (@sanantoniofc) and Snapchat (SanAntonioFC).
