18-YEAR OLD MIDFIELDER JOINS CAL UNITED STRIKERS FC AS FIRST PROFESSIONAL CLUB

All-action midfielder is ready to showcase his attributes
 

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – California United Strikers FC announced their final addition to the 2021 Spring Roster with Alejandro "Chile" Araneda joining.

"I'm really looking forward to my first professional season, it will be exciting for me to prove myself, and it will be a good test to see how my development is evolving," reflected Araneda after signing his contract.

Chile is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder that has the physical and technical attributes to take the Cal United midfield to another dimension. He's another locally produced player, playing at both Arsenal FC and FC Golden State academies in the Inland Empire.

The 18-year old's signing stays consistent with Cal United's goal of using locally produced prospects that are looking to reach their professional aspirations.
 

"I wanted to sign with Cal United because I love the way they play and the great coaching staff," says Araneda. "It's really helped me become a better player in the little time I've been here."

General Manager and President, Michael Collins, was very happy with Araneda's signing, "Alex is a very exciting, young prospect. We are very forntunate to have him part of the squad and I think we are in for a treat with his addition for the season."

Looking beyond, the young midfielder has set himself some high-flying goals this season already, "I want to score my first league goal and bring home the championship. I'm going to do all I can to ensure the team will succeed."

Araneda in training with Cal United Strikers (left); Araneda celebrating his second goal against FC Arizona (right).

Cal United Strikers FC fans will get a chance to see Chile and his teammates take to the field next week. The NISA Legend’s Cup is set to kick off on April 13th in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the matches will be streamed live on beIN SPORTS XTRA. 
 

Fans can stay up-to-date on all club news through calunitedstrikers.com or by following the club on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
 

The following 24 players are currently under contract for the 2021 season:
 

GOALKEEPER (3): Steven Barrera, Jean Antoine, Mitch North

DEFENDERS (9): Chris Klute, Aydan Bowers, James McGhee, Gonzalo Salguero, Xavier Fuerte, Michael Bryant, Brady Treinen, Garrett Hogbin, Bryan de la Fuente

MIDFIELDERS (6): Duncan Capriotti, Evan Waldrep, Shinya Kadono, Gustavo Villalobos, Minjae Kwak, Billy Garton Jr., Alejandro Araneda