ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced its first new addition of the offeason on Friday with two-time USL Golden Glove-winner Tomas Gomez joining the club for the 2018 USL season. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

A native of Montemorelos, Mexico, Gomez grew up in the St. Louis area where he played in the St. Louis Scott Gallagher youth system. He returns to the area having claimed the USL Golden Glove, awarded to the goalkeeper with the lowest goals-against average over the season, in the past two seasons with the Rochester Rhinos.

“For me when I heard Saint Louis was an option, it was a no-brainer for me,” said Gomez. “I grew up five minutes away from the stadium and this place is what helped me get to where I am today. I’ve heard so much about the fans and community that supports the club and that is something I want to be a part of – I want to be a part of the process that gets the team to be a championship contender.”