SAFC Professional Academy product returns to Alamo Metropolis
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 21, 2025) – San Antonio FC has signed goalkeeper Joey Batrouni to a multi-year deal, pending league and federation approval. Per staff coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed. Batrouni will be a part of SAFC in Could upon the completion of his diploma on the College of Virginia.
“We’re excited to welcome Joey again to the SAFC household,” mentioned SAFC Sporting Director Marco Ferruzzi. “Joey was part of our SAFC Professional Academy setup and Elite Coaching Program, and we’ve got adopted his progress all through school since he left San Antonio. He possesses expertise and potential and represents each the membership’s homegrown initiative, in addition to the rising expertise pool that’s popping out of San Antonio. We look ahead to him becoming a member of us after he finishes his diploma in Could.”
The homegrown expertise is ready to return to SAFC following a standout collegiate profession. Batrouni started at Coastal Carolina College, the place he made 71 saves in 22 begins in his first two seasons. Batrouni had a breakout junior season in his first 12 months at Virginia, ending with 48 saves and an .804 save proportion as he anchored the Cavaliers in purpose to an NCAA Candy Sixteen look. He capped his senior 12 months with a career-best 58 saves in 2024.
A product of the SAFC Professional Academy, Batrouni frolicked with the primary staff in 2019. The goalkeeper attended Lee Excessive College in San Antonio, the place he performed each minute of his highschool profession. Batrouni was a three-time All-State choice and helped lead the Volunteers to the 2021 6A State Championship in his senior season.
San Antonio FC coaching camp is at present underway previous to kicking off the 2025 USL Championship season at dwelling, internet hosting Monterey Bay F.C. on Saturday, March 8. The tenth anniversary season is introduced by Toyota.
