HARTFORD, Conn. (December 7, 2020) – Hartford Athletic announced today that defender Alex Lara will return to the Club for the 2021 season.
“I want to say thank you to Hartford Athletic for welcoming me back for the 2021 season,” Lara said. “My first professional season was one I will never forget. I am excited to continue to grow as a player and help us make a deep playoff run next year.”
Lara appeared in thirteen matches in his rookie season making six starts. He recorded his first professional assist on September 5th against Loudoun United, delivering a beautiful cross to Gabriel Torres for the game-winning goal. A few weeks later, Lara ran uncovered to the back post to tap home a Mads Jørgensen corner kick for his first professional goal. He finished in the top four on the team in Clearances, Blocks, Interceptions, and Tackles Won despite playing just 750 minutes.
Lara is the first defender returning from the 2020 squad. Midfielders Danny Barrera and Gabriel Torres have also been announced as players returning for next season. Other returning players and new player signings will be announced in the coming weeks.
HARTFORD, Conn. (December 7, 2020) – Hartford Athletic announced today that defender Alex Lara will return to the Club for the 2021 season.
“I want to say thank you to Hartford Athletic for welcoming me back for the 2021 season,” Lara said. “My first professional season was one I will never forget. I am excited to continue to grow as a player and help us make a deep playoff run next year.”
Lara appeared in thirteen matches in his rookie season making six starts. He recorded his first professional assist on September 5th against Loudoun United, delivering a beautiful cross to Gabriel Torres for the game-winning goal. A few weeks later, Lara ran uncovered to the back post to tap home a Mads Jørgensen corner kick for his first professional goal. He finished in the top four on the team in Clearances, Blocks, Interceptions, and Tackles Won despite playing just 750 minutes.
Lara is the first defender returning from the 2020 squad. Midfielders Danny Barrera and Gabriel Torres have also been announced as players returning for next season. Other returning players and new player signings will be announced in the coming weeks.
