American football, via the Major League Soccer, continues to level up and send new players to major leagues in Europe.
Only in the winter pass market, which ran from January 2 to February 1, 2021, was the MLS placed nine soccer players in different countries of the old continent; the latter was the attacker of the DC United, Paul Arriola.
The 25-year-old forward was confirmed as the new footballer Swansea City, a team that plays in the Championship (second division) in England, where they will play on loan for the rest of the season.
Arriola, usually called for the Selection from the United States, which also had a passage through the Liga MX With the Xolos de Tijuana he has played in his country since 2017 and his good performance opened the doors to compete in English football.
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Through its social networks, Swansea City welcomed the North American shooter, who will join fellow countryman Jordan Morris to form the ‘Swans’ offensive.
“Welcome, Arriola. Swansea City has completed the signing of DC United forward Paul Arriola, on loan for the remainder of the season, subject to international approval,” the post read. Twitter by the English club.
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1. Joseph Scally: Borussia Mönchengladbach, Germany.
2. Bryan Reynolds: AS Roma, Italy.
3. Mark McKenzie: Genk, Bélgica.
4. Jordan Morris: Swansea City, Inglaterra.
5. Brenden Aaronson: RB Salzburg, Austria.
6. Daryl Embankment: Barnsley, Inglaterra.
7. Brian Rodriguez: Almería, Spain.
8. David Accam: Hammarby, Sweden.
9. Paul Arriola: Swansea City, England.