Veteran middle again has featured in 172 USL Championship matches
SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 30, 2024) – San Antonio FC has signed defender Alex Crognale, pending league and federation approval. Per workforce coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“Alex is a participant we’ve tracked since his time on the College of Maryland and Columbus Crew, and he has developed into an skilled and dominant USL veteran,” mentioned SAFC Sporting Director Marco Ferruzzi. “Wonderful in aerial duels and set items, snug in possession, and robust within the deal with, he brings a aggressive successful mindset and suits our tradition on and off the sphere. We’re excited to welcome Alex to the SAFC household.”
Crognale joins SAFC after spending 5 seasons with Birmingham Legion FC, making 135 appearances and scoring 11 objectives. The 30-year-old turned a stalwart for the Legion again line, ending high three on the squad in clearances, blocks and interceptions in every season from 2020-24. In his final marketing campaign, he led the workforce with 133 clearances and 38 blocks in 2,442 minutes of play. A local of Columbus, Ohio, Crognale signed a Homegrown Participant contract with Columbus Crew forward of the 2017 MLS season. The middle again went on to document 34 appearances in three seasons, whereas additionally spending time on mortgage in USL Championship with Orange County SC in 2018 and Indy Eleven in 2019.
Crognale performed collegiately on the College of Maryland from 2013-16, that includes in 76 matches with the Terrapins. In 2016, he captained the workforce to its third straight Massive 10 Convention Championship, incomes Massive 10 Defensive Participant of the Yr and First Staff All-American honors.
San Antonio FC is presently making ready for coaching camp previous to kicking off the 2025 USL Championship season at residence, internet hosting Monterey Bay F.C. on Saturday, March 8. The tenth anniversary season is offered by Toyota.
