Actual Salt Lake signed veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
The deal consists of choices for 2027-28 for the 34-year-old netminder with 450 matches beneath his belt.
“Rafa brings a gradual hand and high-level expertise to our goalkeeping group,” mentioned chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid. “… We imagine he’ll present sturdy management within the locker room, encourage confidence throughout our again line and mentor our younger ‘keepers as properly.”
Cabral has performed for Brazil’s Santos (2010-13), Cruzeiro (2022-23) and Gremio (2024), Italy’s Napoli (2013-17) and Sampdoria (2018-19) and England’s Studying (2019-22).
“I’m right here to assist on and off the pitch with my expertise; I’m certain I’ll study a lot as properly,” Cabral mentioned. “I anticipate to assist the staff and do regardless of the membership wants from me as a frontrunner and as a participant. I’m right here to attain huge issues with the membership and with my new teammates.”
Actual Salt Lake will open the common season on Feb. 22 on the San Jose Earthquakes.
–Discipline Degree Media
