The New York Red Bulls have added Panamanian defender Fidel Escobar to their roster. The 22-year old will be on an 18-month loan from Panamanian club Sporting San Miguelito.
Escobar, while young, is a welcoming addition to RBNY’s back line. Until recently, RBNY struggled to find a solid defenders. Rotations between US Open Cup play and international games impeded RBNY’s defensive development.
Escobar will join Connor Lade, Long, Michael Amir Murillo, Damien Perrinelle, Aurélien Collin, and Kemar Lawrence: all have had significant playing time this season. Escobar, Murillo’s fellow countryman, will hopefully provide a unique element to RBNY’s back line.