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San Jose Earthquakes announce the signing of forward Sercan Guvenisik
West Coast team adds Turkish striker to attacking options.
Jan 26, 2012 5:04:00 PM
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The San Jose Earthquakes announced the signing of Turkish forward Sercan Guvenisik pending his receipt of his P-1 visa. Per club and league policy terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We had him on trial last year and followed him ever since,” said Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop. “He’s an intelligent, experienced player who should help with the depth on our squad. We’re happy to have him in San Jose.”
Guvenisik, 31, has enjoyed an extensive club career, mostly in Germany's lower divisions. Most recently, he played with third division side SC Preussen Muenster, scoring 14 goals in 56 matches in his second stint with the club.
“I am really happy to sign with the San Jose Earthquakes and Major League Soccer,” said Guvenisik. “It has always been my dream to play in the United States, and MLS is growing each and every year.
"It makes me proud, too, to be the first Turkish player to sign with MLS, and I hope to represent the Turkish community well here and put more Turkish eyes on the league. I am looking forward to joining my teammates soon and working with (head coach) Frank (Yallop) and his staff.”
San Jose opens its season against the New England Revolution on March 10 at 7:30 p.m PT.
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“We had him on trial last year and followed him ever since,” said Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop. “He’s an intelligent, experienced player who should help with the depth on our squad. We’re happy to have him in San Jose.”
Guvenisik, 31, has enjoyed an extensive club career, mostly in Germany's lower divisions. Most recently, he played with third division side SC Preussen Muenster, scoring 14 goals in 56 matches in his second stint with the club.
“I am really happy to sign with the San Jose Earthquakes and Major League Soccer,” said Guvenisik. “It has always been my dream to play in the United States, and MLS is growing each and every year.
"It makes me proud, too, to be the first Turkish player to sign with MLS, and I hope to represent the Turkish community well here and put more Turkish eyes on the league. I am looking forward to joining my teammates soon and working with (head coach) Frank (Yallop) and his staff.”
San Jose opens its season against the New England Revolution on March 10 at 7:30 p.m PT.
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