CARY, N.C. (August 1, 2017) – North Carolina FC has locked down the services of midfielder Jose Carranza, signing the teenager to his first professional contract after his breakout Spring Season. Due to club policy, further details on the deal were not released.
“We’re delighted that he has decided to join us as a professional and make this his home for the foreseeable future,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “I think we’ll see a lot of exciting things from him on the field. He’s a young player with a very big upside. He has a lot of one-on-one ability to beat players on the dribble. He’s someone that I think has a very bright future in the game.”
The club continues to provide emerging talent with a pathway to professional opportunities. Carranza joins D.J. Taylor as the second teenager to sign to a professional contract for NCFC in the last week.
“It's very exciting to sign a professional contract. This is something I’ve been working for ever since I could remember,” said Carranza. “I've given up a lot for this sport and I’m very happy to see it pay off a little. I’m excited for what's ahead with NCFC and I believe we can do great things.”
The United States U18 National Team member provided a spark for NCFC late in the Spring Season. He recorded a game-winning assist on July 4 against Spring Season Champions Miami FC, and his play earned him NASL Team of the Week honors on July 6. Carranza has totaled six appearances and three starts, while playing 308 minutes.
NCFC previously signed Carranza to an amateur contract on March 24. Prior to North Carolina FC, he starred in the D.C. United Academy system and came up through the ranks of the U.S. Youth National Team.
Carranza and North Carolina FC will be on the road as they travel to league-leading Miami FC for a match on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Riccardo Silva Stadium. NCFC returns home on Saturday, Aug. 12 to host the Jacksonville Armada at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
CARY, N.C. (August 1, 2017) – North Carolina FC has locked down the services of midfielder Jose Carranza, signing the teenager to his first professional contract after his breakout Spring Season. Due to club policy, further details on the deal were not released.
“We’re delighted that he has decided to join us as a professional and make this his home for the foreseeable future,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “I think we’ll see a lot of exciting things from him on the field. He’s a young player with a very big upside. He has a lot of one-on-one ability to beat players on the dribble. He’s someone that I think has a very bright future in the game.”
The club continues to provide emerging talent with a pathway to professional opportunities. Carranza joins D.J. Taylor as the second teenager to sign to a professional contract for NCFC in the last week.
“It’s very exciting to sign a professional contract. This is something I’ve been working for ever since I could remember,” said Carranza. “I’ve given up a lot for this sport and I’m very happy to see it pay off a little. I’m excited for what’s ahead with NCFC and I believe we can do great things.”
The United States U18 National Team member provided a spark for NCFC late in the Spring Season. He recorded a game-winning assist on July 4 against Spring Season Champions Miami FC, and his play earned him NASL Team of the Week honors on July 6. Carranza has totaled six appearances and three starts, while playing 308 minutes.
NCFC previously signed Carranza to an amateur contract on March 24. Prior to North Carolina FC, he starred in the D.C. United Academy system and came up through the ranks of the U.S. Youth National Team.
Carranza and North Carolina FC will be on the road as they travel to league-leading Miami FC for a match on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Riccardo Silva Stadium. NCFC returns home on Saturday, Aug. 12 to host the Jacksonville Armada at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
