As the season rapidly approaches, FC Whitehorse Freezers held a press release today to announce their newest free agency additions. The new signees are:
- Leonard Nunez, D, USA, 18 y/o
- Patrick Letour, D, CAN, 18 y/o
- Rókus Bencsik, F, HUN, 18 y/o
- Josemisco, F, BRA, 18 y/o
- Lakeith Sabido, D, USA, 21 y/o
- Zavala, GK, BRA, 18 y/o
- Fitz Patrick Scott, D, USA, 18 y/o
All 7 players have signed new 5 year contracts with the club.
Nunez is from Tempe, Arizona and was a standout centre back with the American national U18 team. After a successful high school career, Nunez had accepted an offer from Arizona State University to play soccer there, but turned it down to turn professional with FC Whitehorse.
Standing at 6'4, Moncton-born defender Patrick Letour proved to be an intimidating presence during his junior football days. He decided to forgo a scholarship at Boston College to play in Whitehorse.
Having been manager Oros Bala's top scorer last season on Hungary's U18 national team, Rókus Bencsik is following his manager to FC Whitehorse, where he will make his professional debut.
The first of two Brazilian 18 year olds to sign with the Freezers, impressive young striker Josemisco has shown a knack for finding the net. While goalscoring may be at a premium in the CSL, don't expect it to take long for him to get his first goal in the pros.
The only free agency signing for Whitehorse with previous pro experience, defender Lakeith Sabido is hoping to hit the ground running. The 21 year old held a starting role for FC Bemidji and Inter LA FC for a year each before joining Presbyterian Express of the CSL last season. Sabido only suited up in 2 games for the Express, though he did manage to tally a goal. Sabido is expected to have a spot in Whitehorse's starting 11 when the season begins.
Young star Brazilian goalkeeper Zavala is the most touted goalkeeping prospect to emerge from the junior ranks going into this season. He is expected to be the man in net for the Freezers for the foreseeable future.
Finally, Irish-American defender Fitz Patrick Scott decided to turn pro despite a commitment to the University of Notre Dame. Scott impressed while playing multiple defensive positions while on USA's U18 national team, and the Freezers are hoping that versatility will translate to the pro level.
FC Whitehorse also announced that forward Hwistlere Segares was sold to
Lokamotiv Buda in the Hungarian League.