Utica City FC signed Mohamed Kenawy and Logan Roberts for the upcoming 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season, the team announced Monday.

Kenawy, 21, was an all-rookie honorable mention with the Cedar Rapids Rampage last year. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound attacking midfielder grew up in Revere, Massachusetts and played college soccer at UMass Boston before playing professionally. He also represented the U.S. national futsal men's team on the world stage.

“Mohamed brings the ability to beat players one-on-one which will undoubtedly create space and numerous opportunities for him and his teammates,” UCFC general manager Tommy Tanner said. “From the moment I saw him, I could tell he is going to be a special player in this league.”

Roberts, 24, is a former Binghamton University player that brings added pace and strength to the Utica City FC defense. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound defender established himself as a key play in the MASL last season.

“Logan showed a tremendous amount of poise and potential during the MASL playoffs last season,” UCFC head coach Ryan Hall said. “He is a very dynamic defender who has the ability to be a very dangerous offensive threat to our opponents, especially when driving out of the back. Last year was only his first season playing in the MASL, so I am excited to see what the 2018-19 campaign has in store for him.”

MVCC hosting "Soar for the Cure"

The Mohawk Valley Community College women's volleyball team is hosting a "Soar for the Cure" game at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Adirondack Community College. Money will be donated for the Believe 271 organization, which provides financial assistance to volunteer firefighters, EMTs and members of ladies auxilaries in Oneida and Herkimer Counties who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.

Gymnasts raise money in Breast Cancer Invitational

On Saturday at Valley Gymnastics in Utica, eight teams from Section III participated in the Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Invitational's "Flip for a Cure" event to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. More than $1,080 was raised through basket raffles, a bake sale and a 50-50 raffle. Breast cancer facts were read to begin the meet.