Colombian brings successful pedigree with prime expertise
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 16, 2025) – San Antonio FC has signed midfielder Almir Soto, pending league and federation approval and work authorization. Per staff coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“Almir is an aggressive, ball-winning midfielder who’s fast in transition and technical in his distribution,” stated SAFC Sporting Director Marco Ferruzzi. “We’re excited to welcome him to San Antonio.”
The 30-year-old midfielder joins SAFC after 10 skilled seasons enjoying in South America and Europe. Soto started his profession in 2015 at Independiente Santa Fe, some of the profitable golf equipment in Colombia’s prime flight. There, he performed 52 matches in 4 seasons, serving to the squad to the 2015 Copa Sudamericana and two Colombian SuperLiga championships. He additionally frolicked with different Colombian sides Fortaleza CEIF (2016) and Patriotas Boyacá (2019-20), in addition to Argentinian facet Nueva Chicago (2018-19).
The Barranquilla, Colombia, native returned to the Categoría Primera A in 2021 with Asociación Deportivo Pasto, the place he noticed motion in 20 matches. Soto then made the transfer to the Żebbuġ Rangers, making 23 appearances within the Malta’s Premier League within the 2022-23 season earlier than becoming a member of Venezuelan first-division facet Deportivo La Guaira. He logged 1,700 minutes because the staff secured its third Copa Venezuela trophy in 2024.
San Antonio FC is at the moment 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 introduced by Toyota.
