Arizona United Arizona United Soccer Club Announces Its First Full Preseason Training Session

Club Additionally Announces Brock Granger As Its Latest Signing

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 13, 2015) – Arizona United Soccer Club announces its first full preseason training session of 2015 will be open to the public on Monday, Feb. 16, at Phoenix College. The club additionally announces the signing of former Dayton Dutch Lions defender Brock Granger.

Granger becomes the 13th announced player by Arizona United SC for the 2015 season. Arizona United SC will enter camp with 15 players, as two additional players are signed and pending USL and USSF approval.

Monday’s training session is set to commence at 3 p.m. at Hoy Stadium on the campus of Phoenix College (1202 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, 85013). Monday marks the first true preseason training session in Arizona United SC history, as the club was formed just weeks before its inaugural campaign in 2014.

Among the 15 signed players to Arizona United SC’s roster, Head coach Michael Dellorusso has extended a camp invite to eight players who have professional playing experience in Major League Soccer, United Soccer League, and North American Soccer League. Among the players invited to preseason: Spencer Johnson, Jossi Sanchez, Cameron Vickers, Lucas Paulini, Vincent Mediate, Ethan Miller, Devante Dubose, and Kenny Tribett.

The invited players will join the remainder of the Arizona United squad and Granger on Monday. Granger signed his first professional contract with the Dayton Dutch Lions in 2013. In two seasons with the Dutch Lions, Granger appeared in 54 USL matches, scoring three goals.

“He exemplifies what we are about both on and off the field,” Arizona United Soccer Club Head Coach Michael Dellorusso. “His versatility and work ethic will make him a major contributor for our club.”

Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, Granger began his collegiate career in 2009 at the University of Las Vegas for one season before he transferred to the University of Louisville the following year. At Louisville, Granger appeared in 64 matches, scored one goal, and notched seven assists. During his collegiate years, Granger saw time with USL Premier Development League’s Portland Timbers U23s (2010, 2012). In 2010, Granger helped the Portland Timbers U23s cap off a perfect season by winning the USL PDL Championship.

“I’ve heard nothing but great things about Arizona United SC,” said Granger. “I know the club is headed in the right direction, and I’m excited to get started, and be a part of building something special in the desert.”

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Arizona United Soccer Club’s roster currently stands at thirteen players under contract for the 2015 season:

GOALKEEPER: Carl Woszczynski, Jacole Turner

DEFENDER: Scott Morrison, Rob Valentino, Tyler Ruthven, London Woodberry, Devon Grousis, Brock Granger

MIDFIELDER: Jose “Chiva” Cuevas, Joey Dillon, Robbie Derschang

FORWARD: Long Tan, Brad Stisser

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Full Name: Brock Granger

Date of Birth: March 10, 1991

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii

Former Club : Dayton Dutch Lions

Height: 5’9″

Weight: 155 lbs.

Country: USA