First Pro Signing for 2009 Roster
Miguel Gallardo signs two-year contract
The Austin Aztex today announced they had signed their first pro player for the 2009 Season. Miguel Gallardo, PDL Goalkeeper of the Year and Southern Conference All-Star, signed a two year contract with the Aztex. Miguel has been the starting ’keeper for the Aztex U23 team for the past season, conceding only eight goals and leading the League with nine shutouts.
USL Division One Professional Soccer
Beginning Play in Austin in 2009
USL Division One professional soccer will arrive in the Austin area in 2009. The Austin Aztex organization have a formal partnership agreement with Stoke City FC, of the English Football League Championship.
Teams will be coming from all over North America to take on the Austin Aztex in 2009.
2008 USL First Division Teams
About USL First Division
Exceptional competitive soccer lives in the USL First Division, USL’s highest level of professional soccer in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. The 2008 campaign features a 11-team format playing 30 regular season matches, 15 home and 15 away. The USL First Division schedule is augmented by participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various exhibitions.
The development of stadiums and world-class players from over 35 countries provides affordable family entertainment for over one million fans each year. USL Division One matches are carried live every week on the FOX Soccer Channel.
Aztex Hire Head Coach
Adrian Heath, Famous European Player and Coach, to Guide Austin Club
Austin Aztex Soccer Club have announced the appointment of
Adrian Heath as Head Coach. (
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