FRISCO, Texas – FC Dallas has signed center back Amet Korça (pronounced Ah-met KOR-chah) from Croatian first-division side HNK Gorica to a one-year contract with club options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, the club announced today. Korca will begin preseason with the club pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
Korça, 22, was born and raised in Arlington, TX where he attended The Oakridge School. He joins FC Dallas after spending three-and-a-half years in Croatia’s first and second division leagues, most recently playing for HNK Gorica.
“Amet is from Texas and has international experience in the first division in Croatia, which is an incredibly competitive league,” said FC Dallas Technical Director André Zanotta. “He brings that European experience with him as he returns home to Texas. Amet adds valuable depth to our roster.”
Korça played youth soccer for Solar SC before going abroad to join SNK Dinamo Zabreb’s Academy in 2019. He later joined Croatian second-division side NK Dubrava on loan and then on permanent transfer, appearing in 65 matches overall between 2020 and 2021.
Full Name: Amet Korça
Pronunciation: Ah-met KOR-chahConnect with Amet: Instagram
Position: Defender
DOB: September 16, 2000 (22)
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Birthplace: Arlington, TX
Height: 6-3
Nationality: United States
Transaction: FC Dallas signs defender Amet Korça to a one-year contract with club options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
