Houston Dynamo announced the arrival of Joe Corona on the last day of 2020. The franchise commanded by Tab Ramos made the arrival of the former LA Galaxy player official through social networks, where he confirmed that he is joining the club with a multi-year contract, all this after signing for Austin FC in the Expansion Draft.
The Texas squad acquired the 30-year-old American player in the 2020 Reentry Draft, this despite being signed by Austin FC in the Expansion Draft; This move could be done thanks to the fact that the footballer decided not to remove his name from the other Draft, the same where the Dynamo decided to take over his services before ending the chaotic 2020.
Matt Jordan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Dynamo, He was happy for the arrival of a player with experience in MLS and Liga MX, The same that could be translated into a great contribution to the control of the midfield; character being a fundamental part of the election of Corona as a new Houston player.
“We are pleased to add a quality player and Joe character to our midfield before the end of 2021. We are confident that Joe’s experience in MLS, Liga MX and internationally will make him a positive addition to our group both on and off the field, ”said the Major League Soccer franchise manager.
The transfer presentation report confirmed that has a contract until 2022 with the option to extend it one more year, with what the midfielder would have to look for a club at 33 years old.
The trajectory
Corona began his career in Xolos from Tijuana, later passed to the Sharks of Veracruz, Dorados de Sinaloa and Club América to return to Xolos, where it was bought by LA Galaxy. At the end of 2020 he was released and was chosen by Austin, where he did not play any games and was selected by Houston, where he will have the mission of becoming a benchmark in the midfield. He has a total of 349 games played with all the clubs where he has collaborated with 17 goals and 20 assists; in addition to having 35 yellow cards and four expulsions.
At the national team level, he has 23 appearances, 12 of them in friendly matches, 9 in the Gold Cup and 2 in the World Cup qualification. With the set of the Stars and Stripes, he has three goals, one assist and four yellow cards.
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