MEMPHIS, Tennessee, CMC – Veteran Trinidad and Tobago worldwide Leston Paul has signed a two-year contract extension at Memphis 901 FC. It is going to take up an “expanded management function” with a view to a future managerial profession.
The 33-year-old midfielder joined Memphis for his or her inaugural season in 2019 and has remained within the southeast for the final 5 seasons, racking 107 appearances in over 7,000 minutes of taking part in time.
The present membership captain, Paul, will shadow the teaching employees in the course of the upcoming United Soccer League Championship season as he prepares for all times following his taking part in profession.
“Ultimately, after I’m finished taking part in, I need to transfer into teaching, and now, coming right down to the final couple of years of my taking part in profession, I feel it’s the fitting time to start out transitioning into that part and shadowing the employees,” Paul stated.
“I feel it’s place for me to start out, being right here for the previous 5 years. I’m grateful for the chance and look ahead to greedy it with each palms.”
The final remaining member of the first-ever Memphis squad, Paul is a well-respected determine within the setup and has led the crew since 2021.
He oversaw their journey to final season’s convention quarter-finals, the place they misplaced on penalties to Louisville FC, and was additionally on the helm once they have been knocked out within the semi-finals by Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2022.
In his first season as captain, Memphis additionally faltered on the quarter-final stage.
Head coach Stephen Glass stated Paul remained crucial of Memphis’s plans and stated the upcoming season would additionally assist the participant’s managerial ambitions.
“I see Leston as a significant a part of our plans, having been with the membership since day one,” Glass stated.
“In addition to his contributions to the crew on the pitch, we’re wanting ahead to bringing Leston nearer to the teaching employees to assist him as he plans for the long run in his profession.”
Paul was one in all two Trinidadians on the Memphis roster final season, defender Jelani Peters having left on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The brand new championship season will get underway on March 9.
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