● Feb 25, 2008
Henry Arteaga was
officially signed on Monday Feb. 25 2008. Henry Arteaga was scouted
playing at Tropical Soccer League's in Oct of 2007.
After repeatedly scouting and monitoring Henry's performance it was
clear he was an exceptional talent. Henry finished the 20O7 Winter
Season with 10 goals in 12 games played at tropical. After
officially meeting with Henry Arteaga and confirming his background
it was clear he was the type of exceptional talent we had been
searching for. Henry has been part of team's that won virtually
every tournament in the State OF FLORIDA. Further more, Henry is
noted by virtually everyone as either Messi or they call him
"Barbie". As such a standout player that so many people know and
with such talent and deserving merit we have officially signed Henry
on a 3 year soccer playing and promotion contract. We will help him
through out his soccer career so he can have the opportunity an
Athlete of his level deserves. This is the type of Talent our
Organization is LOOKING TO showcase at our games and representation.
Born in El Salvador Henry Arteaga is a physical and technical presence. Henry Arteaga not only has the speed and technical expertise but
posses knowledge of Play and experience. Henry has a clear
eye for up field movement with speed and delivery. Henry has a direct and hard
shot on a moving or a still ball with both feet. At 17 years old Henry Arteaga was called to play for
the El Salvador UNDER 19 National Team but was not able to go to
trainings due to Travel difficulties. In 1998 Henry left El Salvador and the
Second Division TEAM, he was playing for at the time.
At a mere 16-17yrs old,
Henry was already playing for A second Division TEAM in El Salvador, that is now
a First Division TEAM.(Chalatenango, Alacranes Duros Del Norte)
At age 18, Henry Arteaga came to the US
with his mother and younger brother. Since then, Henry has been a STAR Standout
Talent every where he has gone in the State OF FLORIDA.
After winning the Copa Consular in 2001, with Salvadorean Team, Henry Arteaga was scouted and invited to try-out with the New York Metro Stars in
2005. After passing try-outs with the New York Metro Stars, Henry Arteaga was
not able to play for them because he did not have his US Citizenship at the
time.
Henry Arteaga has led several teams to Championships all over the state of
FLORIDA. 1998-1999 CLUB HIDALGO - Liga Independiente De Soccer 2nd
Place. 2000 - LA UNION - Liga Centro Americana De Futbol Soccer De
Broward 2001 - BROWARD EL SALVADOR FC -COPA CONSULAR CHAMPIONS
2001 COPA LATINA SOCCER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS(Boynton Beach Florida) Maximo
Goleador 17 goals in 15 games. 2001 Broward Salvador FC - Liga Centro
Americana De Futbol - CHAMPIONS, Pompano Beach Florida 2002 STAR LIGHT
Liga Mexicana SECOND PLACE FINALIST 2007 FUERTE SAN ISIDRO - Saal XA
XULI Summer 2007 - West Palm Beach Florida Champions
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