February 6, 2023 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Huntsville City Football Club News Release
Huntsville, Ala. – Huntsville City FC announced today the addition of 10 players who join Isaiah Johnston, the club’s first ever signing, ahead of their inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season starting in March.
Joining Huntsville City FC will be defenders Chrisnovic (Chris) N’sa, Josh Drack, Perrin Barnes, and Cyrus Rad, midfielders Jonathan Bolanos, Danny Griffin, and Ollie Wright, and forward Azaad Liadi. Additionally, Nick Law and John Berner will be part of the roster in player/coach roles.
“We are truly excited to welcome Huntsville City FC’s first group of players. Being part of an inaugural roster is something very special,” said Liam Doyle, Director of Soccer Operations at Huntsville City FC. “The staffs at both Huntsville and Nashville Soccer Club have worked diligently to put together a talented group with great potential. Players who will entertain the fans and fight for the city.”
Huntsville City FC is being built on the foundations of developing young talent from across all tiers of North American Soccer with a mix of seasoned veterans to guide the club to its highest aspirations in MLS NEXT Pro and to serve as the final step in the developmental journey prior to joining its parent club, Nashville Soccer Club in Major League Soccer.
Newly appointed Head Coach of Huntsville City FC Jack Collison added, “I am very excited to get to work with such a diverse and ambitious group that is full of potential. The challenge for us as a staff now is how we knit the individual pieces together to produce an exciting brand of winning football that really showcases these talents and represents Rocket City. We are looking forward to the challenge ahead and can’t wait to get started.’
The team will come together to start their preseason this week ahead of Feb. 11 when they will face Birmingham Legion away in their first-ever preseason match. Tickets for that match can be purchased here.
A breakdown of each signing for Huntsville City FC can be found below:
Perrin Barnes
Position: Defender
Height:â¯5-11
Weight:â¯170
Birthdate: March 10, 2021
Age: 21
Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois
Last club: Butler University (NCAA)
Bio: Barnes joins HCFC after appearing in every match for Butler in his collegiate career (69) and being selected to the BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament Team his senior year. As a Junior, Butler anchored a Bulldog backline that allowed just 20 goals in 19…
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