USL Championship veteran has racked up 119 league appearances in six seasons
SAN ANTONIO (July 15, 2024) – San Antonio FC has acquired defender Rece Buckmaster by way of switch from Hartford Athletic, pending league and federation approval. Per crew coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We’re delighted to welcome Rece to our crew,” mentioned SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “He’s a confirmed right-sided defender who excels in one-on-one defensive conditions and is expert in tight areas. With the flexibility to cowl the huge channel successfully, he contributes each defensively and in assault. Rece embodies our crew tradition nicely and is poised to make a right away affect.”
Buckmaster joined Hartford forward of the 2024 season, showing in 9 contests throughout all competitions. Earlier than heading to Connecticut, he excelled in his second stint with Memphis 901 FC (2022-23), producing two targets and 5 assists in 55 appearances, whereas posting 86 clearances and 114 interceptions on the defensive finish. The 27-year-old beforehand performed each minute for Memphis in the course of the 2020 season earlier than signing with Indy Eleven in 2021.
A local of Auburn, Indiana, Buckmaster spent 4 years at Indiana College, the place he featured in 82 matches and scored 5 targets from 2015 to 2018. Following his collegiate profession, he was drafted thirty second general by the New York Purple Bulls within the 2019 Main League Soccer SuperDraft, happening to separate time with the primary and second groups.
San Antonio FC travels to tackle Orange County SC Saturday, July 20. Kickoff is about for 10:00 p.m. CT, and the match can be broadcast on ESPN+ and domestically on Bally Sports activities Southwest. This season is offered by Toyota.
