Hounds Announce 3 New Signings

Today the Riverhounds announced the signing of three players: Felix 'Alfonso' Motagalvan, Michael Seamon, and Ryan Kinne. A little bit about each: 

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Felix 'Alfonso' Motagalvan: Midfielder, Age 26,  Santa Rosa, CA  

• Played 4 years at UC Santa Barbera, helped them to a Division 1 title in 2006
• Played with Chivas USA reserve squad in '08 and '09, however wasn't drafted
• Played with Rochester Rhinos in '10-'11
• Played 1 season with Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 2012

Don't expect a lot of goals from Motagalvan, however he is creative and very comfortable on the ball. He will look to pick apart opposing teams with his vision. 

Michael Seamon: Midfielder, Age 24, Rahway, NJ

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• Played 4 years at Villanova, Philadelphia Soccer Seven Player of the Year (So.), Second team All-Big East (Jr.)
• Drafted 27th Overall by Seattle Sounders in 2010 MLS SuperDraft 
• Helped Sounders to 2010, 2011 U.S. Open cup

Seamon will give the Hounds some strength in the central areas. At 6'1 look for  Seamon to add some physical, blue collar play with an ability to influence the attack.

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Ryan Kinne: Forward/AMF, Age 23, Waterbury, CT 

• 4 Years Monmouth University, All-American, 35 goals in 77 career games
• Drafted in third round (42 overall) of the 2011 MLS  Superdraft by the New England Revolution, however only made 1  appearance
• Played in 2012 with CT Cruz Azul, scoring 8 goals in 15 games

Look for Kinne to add some dynamic play to the Hounds attack. Kinne is small, but is very clever and has pace. He could be a factor this season in the final third.