ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced roster changes and updates as the team departed for preseason camp this morning with 24 players traveling to Melbourne, Florida.

The preseason squad includes 20 players under contract and the remaining four players are on trial. Former STLFC goalkeeper Mark Pais joins the preseason squad on trial to continue his conditioning after spending the 2017 season with Toronto FC.

Devala Gorrick was not among the traveling squad as he departs the club to pursue other opportunities. He joined Saint Louis FC at the beginning of the 2017 season and made 18 appearances with three clean sheets and a 65.5% save percentage in league play last year.

“I would like to thank the club and the fans for their support,” said Gorrick.

Tomas Gomez traveled with the squad but was ruled out of preseason games with a hip injury he sustained during offseason training. The rehabilitation required surgery and he is expected to miss 3-4 months.

“We have been monitoring Tomas’ injury and unfortunately his absence will be longer than originally expected,” said STLFC Head Coach Anthony Pulis. “Injuries are part of professional sports, we have every faith in our medical department to ensure he makes a full recovery and look forward to him joining the group in the not too distant future".

“While not the ideal start to my time in St. Louis, I plan to give 100% to my rehabilitation so I can return to the pitch as soon as possible,” added Gomez.