Puerto Rico FC Adds Reinforcements Ahead of CFU Club Championship

Puerto Rico FC has added center back Jake Stovall and goalkeeper Billy Thompson, the club announced Thursday. 

Stovall was a third-round pick of the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Draft. A 6-foot-3 defender, Stovall is a commanding presence in the back. He was a crucial part of Wright State’s back line, helping the team average under a goal conceded per game and winning many honors at the college level. He caught the attention and interest of PRFC’s scouts during the Sounders’ preseason for his ability and physical attributes and he should make an instant impact with PRFC.

Thompson is a 6-foot-6 goalkeeper whose imposing figure helped him win PDL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2014 while with FC Tucson. He spent last year with USL side Colorado Switchbacks, but injuries kept him from performing to his full potential. Thompson will add to the competition amongst PRFC’s goalkeepers and has already impressed the coaching staff during his trial period with the club.

PRFC kicks off the 2017 NASL season on Saturday, March 25 against the New York Cosmos at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium.