TUCSON (March 29, 2019) — FC Tucson announced today it had signed forward Eti Tavares for the 2019 USL League One season pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be released.
“We have an amazing group of guys here. I can’t wait to get on the pitch and do something special this season,”
Tavares most recently played for the USL Championship side Tulsa Roughnecks. In 28 appearances, he tallied three goals and two assists.
Prior to his stint in Tulsa, Tavares played two seasons with USL Championship side Real Monarchs, logging 46 appearances and three goals over that span.
Born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tavares spent two years with Real Salt Lake AZ located in Phoenix, AZ.
With the addition of Tavares, FC Tucson’s roster now stands at 20 players for the 2019 USL League One season.
About FC Tucson
FC Tucson, established in 2010, is participating in its first-ever professional season in USL League 1. In 2012, FC Tucson was named the USL League 2 Rookie Franchise of the Year. To stay up to date on the club, check out the team’s website at https://www.fctucson.com. You can also visit the team’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FCTUCSON and follow all of the news related to FC Tucson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FCTucson.
About USL League One
USL League One is shaping the future of the game in the United States, uniting passionate fans in new markets with the thrill of a proven professional soccer experience. League One submitted its sanctioning application to the U.S. Soccer Federation on Aug. 14. South Georgia Tormenta FC, FC Tucson, Greenville Triumph SC, Forward Madison FC, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, Toronto FC II, Orlando City B, Lansing Ignite FC, North Texas SC and the Richmond Kickers have been revealed as teams set to compete in the inaugural 2019 season.
TUCSON (March 29, 2019) — FC Tucson announced today it had signed forward Eti Tavares for the 2019 USL League One season pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be released.
“We have an amazing group of guys here. I can’t wait to get on the pitch and do something special this season,”
Tavares most recently played for the USL Championship side Tulsa Roughnecks. In 28 appearances, he tallied three goals and two assists.
Prior to his stint in Tulsa, Tavares played two seasons with USL Championship side Real Monarchs, logging 46 appearances and three goals over that span.
Born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tavares spent two years with Real Salt Lake AZ located in Phoenix, AZ.
With the addition of Tavares, FC Tucson’s roster now stands at 20 players for the 2019 USL League One season.
About FC Tucson
FC Tucson, established in 2010, is participating in its first-ever professional season in USL League 1. In 2012, FC Tucson was named the USL League 2 Rookie Franchise of the Year. To stay up to date on the club, check out the team’s website at https://www.fctucson.com. You can also visit the team’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FCTUCSON and follow all of the news related to FC Tucson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FCTucson.
About USL League One
USL League One is shaping the future of the game in the United States, uniting passionate fans in new markets with the thrill of a proven professional soccer experience. League One submitted its sanctioning application to the U.S. Soccer Federation on Aug. 14. South Georgia Tormenta FC, FC Tucson, Greenville Triumph SC, Forward Madison FC, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, Toronto FC II, Orlando City B, Lansing Ignite FC, North Texas SC and the Richmond Kickers have been revealed as teams set to compete in the inaugural 2019 season.
