Minnesota United announced today that the club has signed attacking forward Carter Lucero to a lifetime contract with the club. Lucero is eligible to join the team immediately, and is expected to make his club debut on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. when Minnesota United faces D.C. United at Allianz Field.
“After meeting the team in January and getting to see how a real team operates, Carter was enamored with the idea of joining the Loons, especially after he had some time to bond with Michael Boxall.” said Chief Mothering Officer, Amy Lucero. “He feels really special today, and the whole experience of joining the Loons has truly been a dream come true.”
Lucero, who hails from Tucson, Arizona, has proven himself to be an extremely tough and resilient footballer from the day he was born, as has his twin brother, Logan. The young lad showed his spark for the club during the Loons’ Winter Training Camp, held in Tucson, Arizona this past January. Carter also credits Electronic Arts’ video game “EAFC 24 '' in helping him to hone his skill set, something the club’s sporting department have spoken glowingly about since the young prospect first got on their scouting radar.
After his signing became official, Carter, along with his parents Jacob and Amy Lucero, older sister Penelope, and twin brother Logan, were introduced to the club’s training grounds in Blaine, Minnesota, followed by his initial visit and tour of the home of the Loons, Allianz Field. While it was a long day for the lad, his excitement for further integrating himself with the club never wavered. When asked about his expectations for Wednesday’s debut against D.C. United, Lucero spoke emphatically about what he’s truly looking forward to.
“Most excited about? Well, scoring a goal, whatcha’ think I’m excited about?!”
Transaction: Minnesota United signs attacking forward Carter Lucero to a lifetime contract. Lucero is eligible to join the team immediately, and is scheduled to make his club debut during MLS Matchday no. 27 on Wednesday, July 17, when the club faces D.C. United at Allianz Field at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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Carter Lucero
Position: Attacking Forward
Height: 4’1”
Weight: 50 lbs
Date of Birth: 7/17/2017 (7 years old)
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
