It can be argued that technology has brought sports fans closer to their favorite teams and players than ever before.

Just ask Paul Thiergartner, who on Wednesday made plans on Twitter to meet up with FC Cincinnati defender Dekel Keinan and forward Emmanuel Ledesma.

Thiergartner, who is deaf, detailed in sign language his appreciation for the club and his two favorite players Wednesday in a video posted to Twitter.

"You guys are my favorite and are the reason I started to watch FCC," he said. "I really enjoyed watching you play."

So much so that Thiergartner, who lives in Philadelphia, bought a ticket to the club's Saturday match against Penn FC in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is a little over 2 hours away from Philly.

He then asked a small favor of Keinan and Ledesma: Could he meet them after the match?

"I ordered an 8-by-10 picture of you," he said. "I hope maybe you guys could sign this after the game ... Thank you for watching and good luck this Saturday."

The video quickly began to make its rounds on Twitter, first catching the attention of fans, who cheered on Thiergartner through likes, retweets and supportive comments.

It didn't take long before the video made its way to Keinan and Ledesma, both of whom were more than willing to spend some time with their fan after the game.

"It will be our pleasure to meet you and spend some time together after the game, and will of course sign the photograph," Keinan tweeted.

Ledesma responded enthusiastically, as well: "Of course my brother...we will be anxious to see you and sign your photos!!! See you at the Nippert Stadium on 9/29."

When Thiergartner corrected Ledesma on the match he'd be attending, the FC Cincinnati forward upped the ante: He'd score a goal for his new friend.

Talk about rising together.

Of course, the players' kind gestures didn't go unnoticed by fans.

Will Ledesma come through on that goal? Find out Saturday at 7 p.m. when FC Cincinnati takes on Penn FC at FNB Field in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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