Forward Madison FC has signed Michael Chilaka for the 2024 season, pending league and
federation approval. Chilaka, an Israeli-American defender, joined San Diego Loyal SC for the sdecond half of the 2023 USL Championship season, where he appeared in 10 matches, logged two starts, and played 303 minutes last season.
“Michael is a young center-back with great experience in the professional game already,” said Head Coach Matt Glaeser. “He is versatile, strong in and out of possession, and we feel that he is an important addition to our backline. We are excited to add another dynamic profile to our 2024 roster.”
The 23-year-old played with Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. of the Israeli Premier League, the top-flight league of the Israel Football Association, and the oldest and most decorated football club in Israel. Maccabi Tel Aviv purchased Chilaka as an 18-year-old in 2018 from lower division side Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa F.C. Along with competing in the UEFA Youth League, Chilaka played in Israel’s second-tier Liga Leumit, the Israel State Cup, and was part of the Israel Under-17 squad in 2017.
