The roster for North Texas SC is starting to take shape ahead of their 2023 season in MLS Next Pro. On Friday, the club announced the signing of Diego García Murillo from El Paso Locomotive’s Academy.

The 16-year old joins North Texas SC on a two-year deal with club option for the 2025 season. He joined El Paso Locomotive’s Academy in 2019. García made his professional debut for the USL Championship side on October 17, 2021, against LA Galaxy II when he subbed into the game in the 80th minute.

“Diego (García) is a talented player and he’s got experience,” said North Texas SC General Manager Matt Denny in a press release. “We have a saying ‘if you are good enough, you are old enough’. He is a young player who can develop to the next level here at the club.”