Austin FC signs Maxi Urruti for the 2022 season

Austin FC bolster their offense with the signing of Maximiliano “Maxi” Urruti, a nine-season MLS veteran from the Houston Dynamo.

The club announced on Tuesday that they had signed the striker as a free agent under a guaranteed two-year contract. Urruti has made 238 appearances during his MLS career, recording 60 goals and 37 assists. In addition, he has won an MLS Cup, the Supporter’s Shield, a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup title, has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League twice and made the MLS playoffs four times.

“I am very excited for this new debut with Austin FC,” said Urruti. “I am happy to wear these colors and look forward to celebrating with all the fans at Q2 Stadium. Vamos Verde y Negro! ”

Urruti started his career in the youth system of famous Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys before leaving Argentina in 2013 to play in MLS. Bringing years of experience to Austin FC, he played two seasons with the Portland Timbers, three seasons for FC Dallas, one season with CF Montreal and most recently one season with the Houston Dynamo.

“Maxi is a winner who has a proven track record of scoring goals and creating chances,” said Claudio Reyna, Austin FC sporting director. “He will help us become more dynamic in the third forward and we look forward to welcoming him and his family to Austin.”

Last week, Austin FC signed their first new player for the 2022 season, Ethan Finlay. A 10-year veteran MLS attacking midfielder from Minnesota United, he also signed a two-year contract.

In the new season, fans will be missed by players Emmanuel Perez, Jared Stroud, Ben Sweat, Aaron Schoenfield, Brady Scott, Aedan Stanley, Kekuta Manneh and Sebastian Berhalter, for whom the club either turned down contract options or didn’t. no exercise of transfer options.

Austin FC’s 2022 season kicks off on February 26 at Austin’s Q2 Stadium. Check out the full schedule here.