In another surprising press conference today, FC Whitehorse announced their acquisition of American midfielder Johan Nix from fellow CSL club Presbyterian Express. The transfer fee is set to be at around $600,000. The 31 year old Nix also signed a new 4 year contract with the Freezers. Nix has spent his entire career with the Express, tallying 70 goals in 320 matches over 13 seasons, while the team won 2 league titles in that span.
Wasting no time, Manager Oros Bala confirmed that the veteran Nix would be wearing the captain's armband this season. "One of the things we wanted to do was to find a way to acquire a great player with solid experience in this league, and with Johan, we get all of that and more" said Bala. "I am pleased to have him in the locker room leading our squad onto the pitch." Asked if there would be any more veteran acquisitions coming, Bala was surprisingly forthcoming in his response. "I think that our focus going forward will be on acquiring younger talent that can grow and develop with this team. If more talent comes available, we can always change course, but this is the plan for now."
When it was Nix's turn on the mic, he offered a very frank assessment of the situation he now faces. "The first year in this league is always difficult" said Nix. "That goes for players as well as teams. And this is a very new experience, coming to a brand new team looking to work our way up. When I joined Presbyterian, they were already a top side and we won a title in my second year there. It may take us longer to climb the ranks in this league, but I am excited to not only be a part of it, but to take on a leading role."
FC Whitehorse also announced today the departures of goalkeepers Parnall Deschamps and Michaël Cardiff, purchased via transfer by Presbyterian Express and Molly's Migrant Monarchs respectively. Terms of those deals were not disclosed.