American football, through Major League Soccer, continues to increase its level and send new players to important leagues in Europe.
Only on the winter season ticket market, which took place between 2 January and 1 February 2021, MLS placed nine footballers in different countries of the old continent; the last was the attacker DC United, Paul Arriola.
The 25-year-old striker has been confirmed as the new football player for Swansea City, a team that plays in the Championship (second division) of England, where it will play on loan for the rest of the season.
Arriola, usually summoned to US selection, which also had a passage through Liga MX With Xolos de Tijuana, he played football in his country in 2017 and his good performance opened the gates to compete in English football.
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Through its social networks, the city of Swansea greeted the North American artilleryman, who will join his compatriot Jordan Morris to form the “swans” offensive.
“Welcome, Arriola. Swansea City have completed the signing of DC United striker Paul Arriola on loan for the remainder of the season, subject to international approval,” the post said. Twitter by the English club.
New legionaries of the United States
1. Joseph Scally: Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany.
2. Bryan Reynolds: AS Roma, Italy.
3. Mark McKenzie: Genk, Belgium.
4. Jordan Morris: Swansea City, England.
5. Brenden Aaronson: RB Salzburg, Austria.
6. Daryl Dike: Barnsley, England.
7. Brian Rodriguez: Almería, Spain.
8. David Accam: Hammarby, Sweden.
9. Paul Arriola: Swansea City, England.