Birmingham, Alabama. – Birmingham Region FC announced Thursday that the club has signed Brazilian defender Gabriel Alves ahead of the 2023 USL Championship season. This transaction is pending league and federation approval.
The 23-year-old from São Paulo, Brazil, has been a mainstay in Marshall University’s lineup since the 2020 freshman campaign, was named to the Conference USA All-Conference Freshman Team, and Herd was named Conference USA Champion and NCAA Division. I College Cup champion Alves said he will captain the Thundering Herds in 2022, be named to the Sun Belt All-Conference First Team, United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region First Team and earn an invitation to the 2023 MLS Showcase. Earned.
Jay Heaps, president and general manager of Legion FC, said: “He’s a talented and versatile player who we think can contribute quickly in the backline and central midfield.”
Alves started 51 of the 52 games he played in college, scoring two goals and adding four assists while starting primarily at left-back.
“Signing my first professional contract with Birmingham Region FC is a dream come true for my family and I couldn’t be happier. It took sacrifices and I thank God, my family, my coaches and my teammates.”
“From the beginning of our conversation, it was a pleasure to speak with Coach Tommy and learn more about his vision for the club. I am excited to get to work, wear the colors of the club and help the team reach their goals.”
