Charleston, South Carolina – The Charleston Battery announced Friday that the club has acquired forward Roberto “Beto” Avila from Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo FC on loan for the remainder of the 2023 season.
Avila is set to be selected during the Battery’s visit to Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday night, and the 22-year-old has been an aggressive target for the Battery as the club near the center of the 2023 USL Championship season. Brings versatility.
“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to show people who I am in Charleston,” Avila said. “It’s been great getting to know my new team-mates. I look forward to contributing to the club’s success and fighting for trophies with the team. I also hope to meet and celebrate with all the Battery fans in the near future.” looking forward to it.”
Avila made her MLS debut in 2022 through the Houston system, joining the Academy early in her career before signing with MLS NEXT Pros Dynamo 2. He was the first player to sign with Dynamo from Dynamo 2 and also the first player to sign his MLS contract after competing in the MLS NEXT Pro.
The forward has made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Dynamo since 2022, providing one assist. In Dynamo 2, Avila has scored 8 goals and 8 assists in 20 games since his 2022 season.
“Beto is a fierce contender and proven attacker in the MLS and USL championships,” said Battery head coach Ben Pillman. “He can play both in the middle and in wide areas, so he will have an immediate impact on our attack. will bring.
“Beto is not only an aggressive and capable player, but also a hard worker and a good teammate who fits well into our selfless group.”
Avila is only 22 years old but has a wealth of experience at the professional level. Avila made his professional debut in the USL Championship with Austin Bold FC in 2019, making 32 appearances in three seasons, scoring four goals and providing two assists. In 2021, he moved to Canadian Premier League side FC Edmonton on a short-term loan.
Avila is back at the battery with former Austin teammate Emilio Icaza. The two played together in the Texas capital in 2021.
