North Carolina FC Signs Versatile Midfielder Alex Molano

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North Carolina FC announced today they have signed versatile midfielder Alex Molano. Per club policy, further terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
“Alex is a young and exciting talent who impressed us at our invitation-only tryout last month,” North Carolina FC coach Colin Clarke said. “We feel he has the ability to make an impact in this league, while adding depth and attacking options to our midfield.”
 
The 24-year-old appeared in 17 regular-season games for Swope Park Rangers (USL) in 2016, tallying one goal and one assist. He made his MLS debut with Sporting Kansas City in a CONCACAF Champions League game against Central FC on Oct. 9, 2016.
 
The Dallas, Texas, native played with FC Dallas’ Juniors and was part of the U.S. U-17 Residency Program from 2008-2009. He appeared five times for the U.S. U-20 team in 2010.
 
Molano played abroad for Dinamo Zagreb U-19s in Croatia, then moved to Swedish side Bodens BK in 2011. He then went back to Croatia to play for NK Vrapce before returning for one last season with Bodens BK where he made eight appearances and notched two assists.
 
From 2014-2015, Molano played in his hometown for Dallas City FC (NPSL) before joining Swope Park Rangers in 2016.
 
Additionally, North Carolina FC announced it has mutually parted ways with defender Simon Mensing. Mensing appeared in 19 games last season for the club.