Forward Madison FC has signed center midfielder José Carrera-García, pending league and federation approval, the club announced in a press release Wednesday.
Before his time with the Flamingos, Carrera-García spent two years with USL League One team Central Valley Fuego where he scored six goals, including one goal in the 2023 USL Open Cup. Carrera-García also assisted on four goals while on the squad, playing in a total of 54 matches. Fuego left USL League One at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
“Jose is a proven USL League One leader and performer,” Head Coach and Technical Director Matt Glaeser said in a statement. “We think his character and mentality align with our core beliefs and we feel that his qualities in and out of possession will help us accomplish our goals for 2025.”
Before his time with Central Valley Fuego, Carrera-García spent two seasons with the Chattanooga Red Wolves, serving as team captain during both seasons. Across his two seasons with the team, Carrera-García scored four goals and assisted on another ten.
“I am very excited to be part of this amazing club,” Carrera-García said in a statement. “I can’t wait to play in front of the best fans in the league and compete to help bring a championship to Madison.”
A native of Puebla, Mexico, Carrera-García began his college career in 2013 with the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. He played in 72 matches for the Golden Bears, starting in 71 and tallying 17 goals and 29 assists. Carrera-García also received multiple honors during his time at the university, including United Soccer Coaches NCAA All-Far West Region first team, All-Pac-12 first team, and Pac-12 Player of the Week.
In 2018 Carrera-García began his first professional contract, playing with the Mexican Liga de Expansión MX club, Celaya FC. While at Celaya FC, Carrera-García assisted on one goal and appeared in 22 matches for the squad. In July of 2020, Carrera-García made the switch to USL Championship team, Las Vegas Lights FC, for the remainder of the 2020 season playing in 13 games and assisting on two goals.
Forward Madison’s season gets underway March 15 in Naples, Florida. The first home match of 2025 takes place March 20 as the club hosts FC Duluth in the first round of the US Open Cup. The first home league match comes April 26 against Texoma SC.
