North Texas SC signed linebacker Diego Garcia

FRISCO, TX (March 3, 2023) – North Texas SC has signed El Paso Locomotive Academy’s Diego Garcia Murillo to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract. According to the team’s policy, additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MEDIA ASSETS: Sound bites, photos and videos from Garcia’s autograph session are available here.

“We are very excited about Diego’s arrival,” said North Texas SC head coach Javier Cano. “He can give us a different flow on the field. He is a great addition to the group due to his abilities.”

Garcia, 16, joined North Texas SC on a two-year contract with a club option for the 2025 season. He joined the El Paso Locomotive Academy in 2019. Garcia made his professional debut for the USL Championship on October 17, 2021 against LA Galaxy II when he came on as a substitute in a game in ’80.^th minute. “Diego[Garcia]is a talented player and has experience,” North Texas SC general manager Matt Denny said. “We have a saying, ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.’ He is a young player who can reach the next level here at the club.”

TRANSACTION DETAILS
Full name: Diego Garcia Murillo
Preferred name: Diego Garcia
Pronunciation: di-eh-go gar-see-ah
Contact Diego: Instagram
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: October 17, 2006 (16)
Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado
Nationality: American
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 140 poundsLast club: El Paso Locomotive Academy
Deal: North Texas SC signs midfielder Diego Garcia to a professional contract for the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season with a club option for the 2025 season.