USL League One title-holders add international experience to 2020 roster
FRISCO, Texas - North Texas Soccer Club has signed international players Juan Manuel Alvarez, Pedro “Cuadrado” Conceição AlvesandAlisson dos Santos Correa, pending league and U.S. Soccer Federation approval.
Alvarez joins North Texas SC on a one-year loan from C.F. Monterrey of Liga MX. Alves and Correa join the club on one-year contracts with options for the 2021 season.
“We are extremely excited to be able to announce these new signings,” North Texas SC General Manager Matt Denny said. “All three of these young international players are going to come in and make an impact. We have high projections for these guys and they’re hungry to prove themselves. Coming off a championship year we are definitely not looking to take our foot off the gas. We are looking forward to a great season and I am excited for the fans to get to know these players.”
Alvarez, 23, came through Monterrey’s youth setup before joining its first team in 2017. In total, the defender made seven appearances for the club across multiple competitions including the Concacaf Champions League.
Alves, 21, is a Brazilian defender who last played for Club Guarani in Paraguay’s top division.
Correa, 20, is a Brazilian midfielder and joins North Texas SC from Sau Paulo FC in Brazil’s Serie A. Although he spent most of his time in Sau Paulo’s youth teams, Correa featured in three senior games in Brazil’s Copa Paulista.
Transaction: North Texas Soccer Club acquires defender Juan Manuel Alvarez on a one-year loan from CF Monterrey on Jan. 14, 2020. It also signs defender Pedro “Cuadrado” Conceição and midfielder Alisson dos Santos to one-year contracts with options for the 2021 season on Jan. 14, 2020.
Name: Juan Manuel Alvarez Hernandez
Pronunciation: Al-vah-rez
Position: Defender
DOB: July 1, 1996(23)
Birthplace: Ahome, Mexico
Hometown: Ahome, Mexico
Height: 5-8
Weight: 150
Nationality: Mexico
Last Club: CF Monterrey
How Acquired: Signed on Jan. 14, 2020
Name:Pedro “Cuadrado” Conceição Alves
Pronunciation: Qua-drah-doh Con-say-sow
Position: Defender
DOB: January 6, 1999 (21)
Birthplace: Brazil
Hometown:
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Nationality: Brazil
Last Club: Club Guarani
How Acquired: Signed on Jan. 14, 2020
Name:Alisson dos Santos Correa
Pronunciation: Kor-eh-ah
Position: Midfielder
DOB: December 3, 1999 (20)
Birthplace: Brazil
Hometown: Sau Paulo
Height: 5-11
Weight: 176
Nationality: Brazil
Last Club: Sau Paulo FC
How Acquired: Signed on Jan. 14, 2020
