Fansided · Jul 8, 2020
Charlotte MLS expansion team has its first signing in Sergio Ruiz
GETAFTE, SPAIN - APRIL 2: Sergio Leon of Real Betis celebrates 0-1 with Fabian Ruiz Pena of Real Betis, Joaquin of Real Betis during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Real Betis at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on April 2, 2018 in Getafte Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
It may not have a name, but Charlotte’s MLS expansion team does have its first player.
Just days after Austin FC signed its first-ever player, the other 2021 MLS expansion team, Charlotte, has followed suit. Earlier today, the unnamed franchise announced its initial signing: Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz.