North Carolina FC Acquires Veteran Midfielder Zach Steinberger

Steinberger joins NCFC on loan from Indy Eleven through the end of the season

CARY, N.C. (August 24, 2018) - North Carolina FC on Friday announced the addition of veteran midfielder Zach Steinberger on a loan deal with Indy Eleven through the end of the 2018 USL season. Per club policy no further details of the transaction were disclosed.

“I have played against NCFC for a while now and it’s always been a pleasure to come and play here,” said Steinberger. “The fan base has been incredible, and the facilities speak for themselves. I’m excited to get in, get going and help the team reach the playoffs. I’m a team player and my biggest desire is to help my team be as successful as possible.”

“Zach is a versatile player,” said NCFC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “I think his best position is a pure 10. He likes to score goals and get into the box. I think he’s a great addition for the squad at this time of the year as we’re looking for that little bit of extra push at an important time.”

Steinberger, 26, has appeared in 17 matches (12 starts) and scored one goal this season for Indy Eleven. He brings a wealth of experience and attacking prowess to the NCFC midfield.

An All-Big East selection at Butler, Steinberger’s professional career began in 2015 when he was selected in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo.

From 2015-16, Steinberger made three appearances for Houston, spending most of his time on loan with Indy Eleven and the Jacksonville Armada.

In 2015, Steinberger scored two goals in 12 matches with the Eleven. A year later, Steinberger tallied four goals in 20 appearances during the 2016 season while on loan with Jacksonville.

In 2017, Steinberger’s move to the Armada became permanent, and he scored eight goals in 32 games.

Ahead of the 2018 season, the Long Beach, Calif., native rejoined Indy Eleven, in the city where he played at the collegiate level.

Steinberger will be available for selection this Saturday, as NCFC hosts its biggest rival in the Charlotte Independence for a Southern Derby match at 7:00 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets for the match are available at the Coastal Credit Union Box Office, by phone at 919.459.8144 or at www.NorthCarolinaFC.com.

NCFC Roster as of Aug. 24:

GOALKEEPERS (2): Alex Tambakis, Austin Guerrero

DEFENDERS (6): Peabo Doue, Michael Harrington, Connor Tobin, D.J Taylor, Steven Miller, Aarón Guillén

MIDFIELDERS (11): Zach Steinberger, Austin da Luz, Kyle Bekker, Andre Fortune, Wullito Fernandes, Graham Smith, Cameron Steele, Bernard Luxbacher, Marcel Kandziora, Tiyi Shipalane, Nelson Blanco

FORWARDS (3): Donovan Ewolo, Daniel Rios, Marios Lomis

Player Profile:

Name: Zach Steinberger

Position: Midfielder

Jersey Number: 23

Birthdate: 05/10/1992 (Age 26)

Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.

Height: 5’11’

Weight: 169 lbs.

Citizenship: American

College: Butler

Previous Club: Indy Eleven

Transaction: North Carolina FC acquires midfielder Zach Steinberger on loan from Indy Eleven.