ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, CMC – Discarded Trinidad & Tobago defender Anthony Herbert joined United Soccer League Championship outfit New Mexico United this previous week.
The 25-year-old was and not using a membership because the begin of the yr after enjoying for FC Haka within the prime tier in Finland, the place he made 32 appearances throughout all competitions, together with two within the UEFA Convention League qualifying event after the membership completed fourth within the 2022 league season.
“We’re excited to welcome Tony to the Black & Yellow,” United sporting director Itamar Keinan stated. “His mixture of measurement, athleticism, and expertise will assist make us a formidable opponent on the again. We are able to’t wait to see what he accomplishes in New Mexico.”
New Mexico United, who completed eighth within the Western Convention standings final yr and earned a spot within the play-offs, open the brand new USL Championship season towards Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday, March 9, on dwelling soil at Isotopes Park.
Born in america, Herbert was a member of the T&T squad that received the Beneath-15 Concacaf Championship 11 years in the past, and he has additionally represented the two-island republic on the Beneath-17 and Beneath-20 ranges.
Standing 6 ft, 4 inches tall, Herbert primarily operates as a center-back, and he performed in two exhibition matches for the Soca Warriors towards Thailand and Tajikistan two years in the past.
Earlier than turning professional, Herbert made a major impression enjoying on america collegiate circuit for Fairleigh Dickinson College in New Jersey, the place he performed in 38 matches throughout two seasons and was named to the United Soccer Coaches all-region third workforce after his sophomore marketing campaign.
He additionally performed for St John’s College in his dwelling state of New York, making 20 appearances throughout two campaigns. Throughout this time, Herbert competed within the USL League 2 Championship for the Ocean Metropolis Nor’easters.
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