Arizona United Arizona United Soccer Club Signs Jose "Chiva" Cuevas

USL PRO’s 2012 Rookie Of The Year Agrees To Multi-Year Deal

PEORIA, Ariz. (Wednesday, November 12th, 2014) – Arizona United Soccer Club announces its fourth signing of the offseason by inking former Charleston Battery midfielder Jose “Chiva” Cuevas to a multi-year deal, pending USL PRO and USSF approval.



Cuevas joins forwards Long Tan and Brad Stisser, and defender Scott Morrison, who have all signed multi-year deals with Arizona United SC.

“Jose is a great addition to our organization, both on and off the field,” said Arizona United SC Head Coach Michael Dellorusso. “He is an extremely technical player, and has distinguished himself as one of the best players in the league. He worked his way up the American soccer pyramid, starting with local Mexican leagues near his home. He will be a great influence and role model in the Hispanic community. His work ethic and honesty will make him a fan favorite from day one.”

Cuevas signed his professional contract in 2012 with the Charleston Battery and proceeded to have a stellar rookie campaign. Cuevas scored seven goals, was named 2012 USL PRO Rookie of the Year, and was a member of the USL PRO All-League First Team. Cuevas was named USL PRO Championship Game MVP after providing the winning assist in the Charleston Battery’s 1-0 win over the Wilmington Hammerheads in the 2012 USL PRO Championship match.

In three seasons with the Charleston Battery, Cuevas scored 14 goals, and notched 12 assists in 60 appearances from 2012-14.

“It’s a huge opportunity for myself, and hopefully I get to do good things of the club,” said Cuevas. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about Arizona United. I have seen that way the organization is run, and I like it. It’s another step forward in my career, and I wish it was already preseason so we could get started.”

Cuevas grew up in Farmersville, Calif., and after high school traveled to Mexico in hopes of securing a professional contract. Cuevas returned home and played collegiately for College of the Sequoias in 2008. Following his collegiate career, Cuevas played three seasons for USL Premier Development League’s Fresno Fuego, where he made 44 appearances and scored 16 goals from 2009-2011. He returned to the Fuego in 2014, and appeared in 11 matches before he re-joined the Charleston Battery midway through the 2014 season.

For more information regarding Arizona United SC or to purchase tickets visit online at www.arizonaunited.com. Fans and media can also follow the team on Facebook www.facebook.com/ArizonaUnitedSoccer or Twitter @AZUnitedSC.

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Full Name: Jose “Chiva” Cuevas

Date of Birth: June 12, 1989

Hometown: Farmersville, California

Former club: Charleston Battery (USL PRO)

Height: 5-8

Weight: 150

Position: Midfielder

Country: USA