Storm sign Brazilian Player and Resigns Captain Matt Shaxton

Thiago Souza rodrigues

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      Storm reaches out to South America        Jan. 14th, 2013 - Santa Clarita, California: Futbol Club Santa Clarita Storm announces today their first signings for the 2013 season. C.E.O and Director of Operations for the Storm; Gerald Brunner announced today the signing of both Thiago Souza Rodrigues and Matt Shaxton (2012 returner) to one year contracts (Pending USSF & NPSL approval) for one the 2013 season.
       Brazilian born Thiago Souza Rodrigues was picked up from the Storm tryouts earlier this month and resides in Londrina Parana, Brazil. "Thiago is a midfielder with the skill and ability to compete at our level, and you notice as soon as he starts touching the ball, he has the skills to become a asset to our team." said
Brunner.          The 175lb 6 foot tall midfielder came to the United States specifically for the Storm tryouts. When asked how and why he came to the Storm, Thiago replied that he found the Storm on the internet and researched us out. Sent for information and showed up. The day of the tryouts Thiago impressed head coach
Jose Mesa right away; "he has good talent and you can tell he can play!" said Mesa.Thiago comes with a history of playing in Brazil for a number of teams since his youth: Londring Esporte Clube Under 17   in 2004, Londria futsal, Osasco F.C. Uniao Mogi Futebol Clube, Cambe Fusal, Grenio Miringa, and Club Atletico Cambe. Thiago has returned to Brazil to gather what he needs and will return by February 1st to report to the camp for the Storm.

Captain Matthew Shaxton

  The Storm have also announced the resigning of defending center midfielder Matthew Shaxton (pending USSF & NPSL approval), Shaxton who signed with the Storm last season after attending the teams first tryout in Santa Clarita. Shaxton stood out immediately to the F.C.S.C staff, with a 6ft. 1in 185lb frame he immediately stood out in the middle of the field. However, it was mainly his ability, experience and leadership that really caught the eye of the staff. "He had a very positive attitude about him and as soon as he touched the ball we noticed his experience." said CEO Gerald Brunner. Shaxton was born in Taunton, Somerset in the United Kingdom & came to the U.S to play for and attend college at the University of Bakersfield. In 2008 Shaxton came over from the UK after attending college there at England University and was a Gold Metal winner at the British University games. Shaxton started playing in England as a youth for such teams as Bridgewater town, Gloucester City and Cirencester town. "Matt was a stable force for us in our midfield" said; Brunner. "Matt displays at all times not only his ability at his position, but also demonstrates professionalism at all times in his character on and off the field.  Matt also demonstrates excellent people skills in dealing with his teammates. He will continue to be a solid part of the foundation of this team." Brunner continued.
        The Storms season will begin  April 6, 2013 on the road, and will play there home games at Canyon High School. A complete schedule will be available online in February. Training camp for the players  begins February 5th at Central Park in Santa Clarita.
Futbol Club Santa Clarita Storm are governed by U.S.I (United Sports International Inc.) and participate in the National Premier Soccer League (N.P.S.L). The Storm plays under the governing body of the U.S Soccer Federation.
 The N.P.S.L is the fourth tier of US Soccer under the N.A.S.L, U.S.L, M.L.S.We are committed and dedicated to the development of our youth in the sport of soccer! It is our vision to give any and all players the opportunity to develop, grow and accomplish any and all dreams, goals & desires they may have. It is also our vision to develop the highest level of elite players in Southern California and will instil a Development Program beginning with a solid foundation of teaching through training . It is our desire to improve their self-esteem and teach a positive attitude, to teach each individual that character counts both on and off the field & to teach good morals standards in all aspects of life, to promote education, develop a program that creates opportunities for assistance in the player's ability & knowledge on how to reach their goals in the sport of soccer by assisting them in staging their talents and getting the opportunities they need to advance.