HUNTSVILLE — A former opponent has joined the Boys in Blue, Huntsville City FC officials announced Thursday.
The MLS NEXT Pro club also signed a player with international experience for the upcoming season.
Midfielders Alan Carleton and Moisés Véliz will join the returning Boys in Blue, as well as players under contract with parent club Nashville SC, and players from the Nashville SC Academy, the team said.
“We’re delighted to bring Alan and Moisés to Huntsville,” said Matt Cairns, Huntsville City FC Director of Soccer Operations. “Our coaching staff has experience coaching with and against Alan and are excited not just about the talent he is but also the potential and room for growth he still has in his game.
“Moisés brings great pedigree having played professionally in Panama for two years now. His aggression, bite and passion will be a great asset to the group.”
Carleton, 19, comes to Huntsville after spending his youth and professional career with Atlanta United.
The 5-foot-8 midfielder has made 56 appearances with Atlanta United 2 since making his professional debut in 2022, scoring four goals and recording three assists in 2,703 minutes of action. He also has made three appearances for Atlanta against Huntsville City FC in the last two seasons.
A Powder Springs, Ga., native, Carleton was a member of the first-ever Atlanta United Academy team that took the field in 2016 at the Generation Adidas Cup.
Véliz, 20, joins the Boys in Blue on loan from Tauro FC of Liga Panameña de Fútbol (LPF) in Panama.
Since making his professional debut in 2021, the 5-foot-7 midfielder has recorded 59 appearances, with two goals and two assists in 3,163 minutes of action in all competitions, helping the club win two LPF Championships. Additionally, Véliz appeared in the second leg of the club’s CONCACAF Champions Cup run in 2023.
At the international level, Véliz represents Panama, and has made six appearances for the country’s U-23 side. The 20-year-old most recently played for his nation in September against Mexico U-23.
Huntsville City FC group ticket sale deposits are on sale at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/2025hcfcgroups.
Fans who purchase at least 10 standard seating tickets by Jan. 15 will receive pre-game experience passes, while fans who purchase premium seats or 50 or more standard seats will also get stadium tours, and pre-or-post-match appearances from a player or coach.
Season tickets are also on sale to the at MLSNextPro.com/HuntsvilleCityFC/Tickets or by calling 256-864-6426, ext. 2.
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