Alex Alcala, Former UPSL Player, Signs with Manchester City FC
Less than a year after his last UPSL Premier Division appearance, former Ocelot Stockton TLJ and LA Galaxy Academy UPSL midfielder, Alex Alcala has signed a professional contract with English Premier League champions, Manchester City. The Mexican American dual-national has signed a five-year deal and is expected to take part with the Manchester City U-19 team in the club’s prestigious academy.
Alcala’s latest appearance in the UPSL Premier Division came last Spring season.
Hailing from Stockton, California, Alcala was born in 2005 in Northern California to Mexican parents. A current Mexican youth international, Alcala has spent time on trial at international clubs FC Barcelona (Spain) and Pachuca CF (Mexico).
After much speculation about his future, Alcala instead decided to stay stateside and sign a homegrown deal with LA Galaxy in the MLS. During his time with LA Galaxy, he would make appearances in MLS Next, as well as the UPSL Premier Division throughout 2022 and 2023.
After a year with the Galaxy, he has now signed with Manchester City.
The UPSL congratulates Alex Alcala as he embarks on this next chapter in his playing career and seeks to become only the second American-born player to debut for Manchester City.
To stay up to date on all the teams competing in the UPSL Premier Division this Spring or to apply, please visit premier.upsl.com
About United Premier Soccer League
The UPSL was formed in 2011 and occupies the unofficial fourth tier of US Soccer. Across its Premier, Division 1, Womens and Academy divisions there are more than 500 teams competing nationwide. The UPSL is now the largest Pro Development League in North America and is a National Affiliate member of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Each UPSL team is individually owned and operated. UPSL teams are eligible to participate in the U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Rounds through the league’s affiliation with USSF. More information about UPSL can be found at www.upsl.com or by following the league on Facebook (facebook.com/upslsoccer), Instagram (@upslsoccer) and Twitter (@upslsoccer). Contact UPSL: [email protected] / Media: [email protected]