Defender was drafted eleventh total in 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Hearth
SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 6, 2024) – San Antonio FC has signed defender Kendall Burks, pending league and federation approval. Per staff coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kendall to the staff,” mentioned SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Kendall’s distinctive expertise in one-on-one duels and flexibility throughout varied backline positions have us eagerly ready to help in his progress inside our surroundings. We anticipate his contribution to the staff’s pursuit of championships.”
Burks joins SAFC after two years in MLS with Chicago Hearth FC. The defender cut up time between the membership’s MLS and MLS Subsequent Professional sides, logging 17 MLS appearances and 26 Subsequent Professional appearances. In 2023, he registered 637 minutes with the primary staff, scoring his first skilled brace in a U.S. Open Cup contest. Previous to signing with the Hearth, the 24-year-old went on trial with then EFL Championship member Nottingham Forest and made one begin for the U21 staff.
Earlier than turning professional, Burks starred on the College of Washington, incomes back-to-back Pac-12 Second Staff honors. Throughout his time with the Huskies, he tallied 5 targets and three assists in 38 matches whereas serving to the staff attain the 2021 NCAA School Cup Ultimate. Burks’ collegiate profession started at California State College, Bakersfield, the place he appeared in 37 matches, enjoying each minute of his freshman marketing campaign and being named to the Western Athletic Convention All-Freshman staff. Whereas in faculty, the Tacoma, Washington native additionally frolicked with the Seattle Sounders U23 squad.
San Antonio FC will host four-time Guatemalan champions Antigua GFC in a preseason pleasant open to the general public on Saturday, February 24. Tickets for the match can be found on-line at SanAntonioFC.com. SAFC will open the 2024 USL Championship common season towards Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 9 at Toyota Area. The 2024 season is introduced by Toyota.
