Actual Salt Lake signed veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
The deal consists of choices for 2027-28 for the 34-year-old netminder with 450 matches beneath his belt.
“Rafa brings a gentle hand and high-level expertise to our goalkeeping group,” stated chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid. “… We imagine he’ll present robust management within the locker room, encourage confidence throughout our again line and mentor our younger ‘keepers as nicely.”
Cabral has performed for Brazil’s Santos (2010-13), Cruzeiro (2022-23) and Gremio (2024), Italy’s Napoli (2013-17) and Sampdoria (2018-19) and England’s Studying (2019-22).
“I’m right here to assist on and off the pitch with my expertise; I’m certain I’ll study a lot as nicely,” Cabral stated. “I anticipate to assist the workforce and do regardless of the membership wants from me as a pacesetter and as a participant. I’m right here to realize huge issues with the membership and with my new teammates.”
Actual Salt Lake will open the common season on Feb. 22 on the San Jose Earthquakes.
–Discipline Stage Media