Veteran midfielder brings over 100 matches of 91快活林最新版 experience to the Queen City.
CHARLOTTE, NC (Wednesday, February 21, 2024) - Charlotte FC today announced the Club has signed midfielder J煤nior Urso to a contract through 2024 with an option for 2025.
Charlotte FC acquired Urso鈥檚 right of first refusal from Orlando City SC in exchange for $50,000 General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2025.
鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to finalize the signing of J煤nior after a successful trial with us during the preseason. He came in fit and made an immediate impact on the squad in Coachella,鈥 said General Manager Zoran Krneta. 鈥淏eyond his quality on the pitch, he knows what it takes to win in this league and is an excellent locker room presence which will benefit many of our younger players.鈥
Urso played 96 times for Orlando City in regular season play across three and half seasons where he scored 12 goals and added 10 assists. The Brazilian featured in seven playoff matches and started the 2022 U.S. Open Cup Final which Orlando City won.
Prior to playing in Major League Soccer, Urso racked up nearly 300 professional appearances in both Brazil and China. In addition to his U.S. Open Cup success, Urso helped guide SD Luneng to the Chinese Cup and Chinese Super Cup.
Transaction: Charlotte FC signs midfielder J煤nior Urso
Name: J煤nior Urso
Position:鈥疢颈诲蹿颈别濒诲别谤
Height:鈥 6鈥0鈥
Date of Birth: March 10, 1989
Age:鈥34
Hometown: Tabo茫o de Serra, Brazil
Last Club: Orlando City SC
How Acquired: Acquired from Orlando City SC
