MNUFC2 announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Francesco Montali to an MLS NEXT Pro contract through the end of 2024.

Francesco Montali joins MNUFC2 after a strong playing career at the collegiate level for Boston University, where he made 47 appearances (47 starts) in his three years from 2021-2023. As a Terrier, Montali earned 19 shutouts in those 47 matches, and earned significant honors, including 2023 United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America First Team, two-time Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year (2022, 2023) and a 2023 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region First Team accolade.

Montali recently was on the roster for Vermont Green FC, a semi-professional USL League Two team that competes in the summer months. In his youth, the keeper developed with both Orlando City SC’s academy and the New York Red Bulls academy.

Transaction: MNUFC2 signs goalkeeper Francesco Montali to an MLS NEXT Pro contract through the end of 2024.

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Francesco Montali
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 9/6/2000 (23 years old)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hometown: Davie, Florida
Previous Club: Boston University