ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Rhinos announced on Tuesday the signing of attacking midfielder Rayane Boukemia, a former standout in the PDL for Reading United AC. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

Boukemia recorded four goals and three assists in nine regular-season appearances for Reading in 2016 as the side won the Mid Atlantic Division in the PDL. Boukemia added another goal in three postseason appearances as Reading reached the Eastern Conference Final.

“We’ve been very pleased with what we’ve seen from Rayane this offseason, and we think he will have a lot to offer the side this season,” said Rhinos Head Coach Bob Lilley. “His eye for goal and ability to create will be a welcome addition to our side, and the success he’s found in the PDL with Reading and at Southern New Hampshire bode well for his future.”