Forward Madison FC Sign Former League One Goal Scorer, Juan Galindrez
MADISON, WI: Forward Madison FC has signed Juan Galindrez for the 2024 season, pending league and federation approval. Galindrez, a Colombian forward, joined Rio Grande Valley FC for the 2023 USL Championship season, where he appeared in 19 matches, logged six starts, scored three goals, and had two assists.
“We are very excited to add Juan to our 2024 roster,” said Head Coach Matt Glaeser. “He is an exciting attacking player with a proven goalscoring record in our league and a profile that fits our identity. Juan is hungry to prove himself and be a positive influence on our culture this season.”
The 29-year-old began his career in Mexico, playing with Real Cuautitlán, before moving to Club Tijuana. There, he spent time with Tijuana Premier, scoring 21 goals in 34 games. In 2019, Gallindrez returned to Colombia to play with the second team for Fortaleza CEIF.
In 2021, Galindrez signed with the Chattanooga Red Wolves in USL League One, a squad that he would play with for two years. During his first season, he scored the fifth most goals in the league with 11. In his second year, Gallindrez was named USL League One Player of the Month for June, a month in which he scored six goals. He would end the season with 14 goals, the fourth most goals in the league.
Catch Juan Galindrez play his first match as a ‘Mingo at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday, April 13th for the home opener against Henny Derby rivals, Richmond Kickers. Season tickets are on sale now. Secure your seats to every match, including the Home Opener, here.
