Houston Dynamo decided to add depth to their midfield by acquiring U.S. international midfielder Luis Gil from Liga MX’s Querétaro. The 24-year-old, who already has more than 150 games in Major League Soccer, will join Dynamo on a one-year loan. Dynamo had to acquire Gil’s MLS right from Real Salt Lake, sending 2019 draft pick and future considerations in the opposite direction.
24 years old with over 150 @MLS games under his belt.
“He’s young, he has a lot of ability and he’s confident." #ForeverOrange pic.twitter.com/aL3u1HhjaE
— Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) April 23, 2018
“We are pleased to welcome Luis to the Houston Dynamo,” – said Dynamo’s general manager Matt Jordan. “His familiarity with our club and staff along with his quality as a player will make him a positive addition for our group.“
In Houston Dynamo, Gil will be welcomed by a familiar face; team’s head coach Wilmer Cabrera who worked with the player during his time with the United States U-17 men’s national soccer team.
“We are happy to bring Luis in because he’s an outstanding player, a U.S. men’s national team caliber player,” – said Cabrera. “He’s young, he has a lot of ability and he’s confident, and now his teammates and our club must help him to feel comfortable and happy to perform and to display the tools and the game that he has.“
Luis Gil started his professional soccer career with Real Salt Lake, playing more than 130 games and scoring 11 goals in five seasons for the team. In 2016 he signed with Mexican side Querétaro but didn’t receive much playing time. After disappointing 2016 season, Gil returned to MLS for loan spells with Orlando City and Colorado Rapids. On the international level, he played for all U.S. youth teams starting from U-17 and has two senior team caps.
