by DAVE MARTINEZ

New York Red Bull fans waiting for that first juicy trialist reveal of the summer will have to wait a little longer to satiate their appetite.

Haitian striker Christiano Francois piqued the interest of Red Bull fans Tuesday afternoon, revealing he had just completed his first day of training with the team.

Great first session try out today with the New York Redbull pic.twitter.com/PbZVM9BcRR — Christiano Francois (@christianof21) June 14, 2016

His tweet was first spotted by SBN blog Once A Metro.

While Francois labels his experience as a “try out” with the first team, sources tell EoS a different story.

For starters, Francois is training with USL side New York Red Bulls II — not the senior team. He also isn’t officially trialing with the team either. That’s not to say all doors are closed. After all, Defender Zack Carroll was also not officially trialing with Red Bull II after his senior team contract was cut and he made his way into the USL side, becoming a solid contributor. Still, Francois’ stay is not officially considered a trial.

Francois does boast quite a life story. In a detailed report from 2013, former SBI reporter Mitchell Northam reveals great insight to the young Haitian striker’s life. After making his way through the devastation of an earthquake-ravaged Haiti, Francois found a new life with St. Benedicts Prep in Newark, New Jersey. He eventually landed in Maryland with the Terrapins before making his way to the Baltimore Bohemians of the Premier Development League.

Francois big breakthrough came in 2014, signing with DC United off of waivers and being loaned to USL development side, Richmond Kickers. He was released later that year and eventually landed with Portuguese Third Division side, SC Vila Real. He is currently with FC Felgueiras 1932.