SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC announced on Thursday the club had signed forward Aly Alberto Hassan for the upcoming USL season pending league and federation approval. Hassan earned a permanent spot on the roster after a successful trial during the 2017 preseason.

Hassan joins SAFC after spending the 2016 season with the Carolina RailHawks and Charlotte Independence. Hassan scored one goal in 10 games (165 minutes) with the RailHawks before being loaned to the Independence. With Charlotte, Hassan finished the season scoring one goal and recording two assists in 10 appearances before adding a goal in the Independence’s Eastern Conference Quarterfinals clash against the Rochester Rhinos in the 2016 USL Cup Playoffs.

“We’re excited to have Aly join us,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He’s a striker who we feel will score goals. His strength is in front of goal and he can convert chances. He impressed us throughout the preseason and has worked hard throughout his time here in San Antonio. We’re looking forward to working with him on a full-time basis over the course of 2017.”