April 3, 2025...York United FC announce signing of Mexican goalkeeper Diego Urtiaga (from York United FC press release)
York United FC announce signing of Mexican goalkeeper Diego Urtiaga York United FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Mexican goalkeeper Diego Urtiaga on a one-year loan from Liga MX side Atlético de San Luis for the 2025 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season. Urtiaga, 26, brings top-level experience from his native Mexico, having featured in both Liga MX and Liga de Expansión. Most recently, he was part of Atlético de San Luis, where he made his debut in Mexico’s top division during the 2023 Apertura campaign. The Puerto Vallarta native began his professional journey with Club Necaxa before joining Atlético de San Luis in 2019. After impressing with the club’s Liga Premier squad and making 22 appearances, he earned a promotion to the first team ahead of the Apertura 2021 tournament. In 2022, he was loaned to Tlaxcala FC in the Liga de Expansión MX to gain further senior experience. A commanding presence between the posts, Urtiaga is known for his shot-stopping ability, aerial dominance and leadership in the box. His mix of experience and potential makes him a strong addition to the club heading into the new season. Urtiaga will travel to Canada to join York United in the coming weeks upon the completion of visa formalities in Mexico. In the interim, the Nine Stripes has signed goalkeeper Michael Williams to a short-term replacement contract through April 30. Williams, 18, is a current member of York United’s Academy team who first signed a development contract with the club at 15 years old. An alum of North Mississauga SC and Vaughan SC, Williams will be available for selection for York United’s opening match of the 2025 CPL season on Sunday. April 6 at Vancouver FC. Kickoff of that match is at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT from Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre. -30- About York United FC York United FC is a professional soccer club based in the Greater Toronto Area, competing in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). Founded in 2019, the team is committed to representing the vibrant and diverse community of York Region with passion and pride. York United's home matches are played at York Lions Stadium, where fans gather to cheer on their team with unwavering support. With a focus on developing local talent and providing an exciting brand of soccer, York United is dedicated to growing the sport in Canada while striving for success both domestically and internationally. The club embraces its role as a community-oriented organization, aiming to inspire the next generation of soccer players and fans. For more updates and information, please visit CanPL.ca. About Canadian Premier League The Canadian Premier League (CPL), Canada’s Tier 1 domestic men’s soccer league, is committed to its mission of providing opportunities for Canadian players to showcase their abilities on home soil and to gain prominence on the global soccer scene. A link between the amateur and professional games in the country, the CPL develops homegrown talent in support of the growth of Canadian soccer domestically and internationally. The CPL is proud to bring high-quality, professional soccer to communities from coast to coast, partnering with strong ownership groups, world-class corporate partners and passionate supporters to build a league Canadians can proudly support on and off the field. The CPL, which will content its seventh season in 2025, plays in Concacaf and FIFA sanctioned competitions. For more updates and information, please visit CanPL.ca For more information, please contact: -- Mariano Sanchezback to 2025 York United FC menu
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