Defender made 64 appearances throughout all competitions in three seasons at SAFC
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 26, 2024) – San Antonio FC defender Carter Manley has introduced this retirement from skilled soccer, with Saturday’s dwelling match towards Detroit Metropolis FC marking the ultimate match of his profession.
“After seven unbelievable years of attending to stay out my dream of taking part in skilled soccer, I can be hanging up my boots and retiring from the sport,” Manley stated. “I’d like to offer a particular thanks to San Antonio FC, the town, my teammates and all of our followers at Toyota Discipline that come out to assist us every week. This membership and this metropolis have given me a lot these previous three years, and I’ll eternally be pleased about all of the reminiscences I’ve made, the relationships I’ve shaped and the expansion I’ve skilled as knowledgeable and as an individual.”
Manley joined San Antonio forward of the membership’s 2022 championship-winning marketing campaign, changing into a significant piece of the again line in 26 matches to assist SAFC safe its first USL Championship title. The 28-year-old has been a part of San Antonio’s participant management group for the final two seasons. Over the course of his skilled profession, he has amassed 115 whole USL Championship appearances, whereas additionally spending time in MLS and USL League One.
At all times poised for a well timed aim, 5 of Manley’s six SAFC profession scores had been game-tying or game-winning objectives, with one of the crucial memorable coming outdoors of league play because the defender netted the late recreation winner in San Antonio’s victory over MLS aspect Austin FC within the 2022 U.S. Open Cup run.
“Carter has been an impressive particular person and an exemplary skilled all through his time with us,” stated SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “He has actually advanced right into a exceptional chief and performed a pivotal position in our championship victory. We now have shared numerous unforgettable reminiscences, and he has been an amazing supply of inspiration and a mannequin skilled for these aspiring to succeed in the very best ranges of soccer.”
Saturday’s match towards Detroit Metropolis FC can be Manley’s closing match with the membership. The 7:30 p.m. CT will embrace a post-match recognition to rejoice Manley’s profession with SAFC. Tickets are on sale at SanAntonioFC.com, or the San Antonio FC app, and the match can be broadcast on and ESPN+.
