U.S. Youth International Jose Carranza Signs Professional Deal With North Carolina FC

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North Carolina FC has locked down the services of midfielder Jose Carranza, signing the teenager to his first professional contract after his breakout Spring Season. Due to club policy, further details on the deal were not released.
 
“We’re delighted that he has decided to join us as a professional and make this his home for the foreseeable future,” North Carolina FC coach Colin Clarke said. “I think we’ll see a lot of exciting things from him on the field. He’s a young player with a very big upside. He has a lot of one-on-one ability to beat players on the dribble. He’s someone that I think has a very bright future in the game.”
 
The club continues to provide emerging talent with a pathway to professional opportunities. Carranza joins D.J. Taylor as the second teenager to sign to a professional contract in the last week.
 
“It's very exciting to sign a professional contract," Carranza said. "This is something I’ve been working for ever since I could remember. I've given up a lot for this sport and I’m very happy to see it pay off a little. I’m excited for what's ahead with NCFC and I believe we can do great things.”
 
The United States U-18 national team member provided a spark for the side late in the Spring Season. He recorded a game-winning assist on July 4 against Spring Season Champions Miami FC, and his play earned him NASL Team of the Week honors on July 6. Carranza has totaled six appearances and three starts, while playing 308 minutes.
 
North Carolina previously signed Carranza to an amateur contract on March 24. Prior to North Carolina FC, he starred in the D.C. United Academy system and came up through the ranks of the U.S. youth national team.