Full Salvadoran worldwide received 2023 USL League One Last with NCFC
SAN ANTONIO (June 14, 2024) – San Antonio FC has acquired defender Nelson Flores Blanco through switch from North Carolina FC on a multi-year deal, pending league and federation approval. Per workforce coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We’re happy to announce the acquisition of Nelson Flores Blanco, El Salvador’s beginning left wingback, from North Carolina,” mentioned SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Nelson is a dynamic participant with excessive potential, devoted to acting at each ends of the sector and provides priceless depth to the left facet of the sector.”
Flores Blanco involves the Alamo Metropolis after 4 years in his second stint at North Carolina FC. The 24-year-old competed for 3 seasons with the workforce in USL League One, making 30 appearances in 2023 to assist the membership safe its first league title. He made the leap to USL Championship with the workforce in 2024, that includes in six matches throughout all competitions. Earlier than his return to North Carolina, he frolicked within the Nationwide Unbiased Soccer Affiliation with former members Oakland Roots SC and San Diego 1904 FC.
Flores Blanco has 14 caps for the El Salvador nationwide workforce since debuting in 2017. He was most lately known as up for the squad’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, aiding as soon as within the 3-1 win over St. Vincent and the Grenadines on June 9.
San Antonio FC travels to tackle Indy Eleven Saturday, June 15. Kickoff is about for six:00 p.m. CT, and the match might be broadcast on ESPN+, TelevisaUnivision and Bally Sports activities Southwest. This season is introduced by Toyota.
