LAFC2 has strengthened its men’s soccer roster by signing forwards Nathan Mardaresco and Felix Gomez from the LAFC Academy. Mardaresco, 18, previously played for the LAFC U-18 Academy team, while 15-year-old Gomez was part of the LAFC U-16 Academy team after joining the academy at age 12.
Nathan Mardaresco is 6 feet 2 inches tall, born in Newport Beach, California, and holds dual citizenship with the United States and Romania. Felix Gomez is 6 feet tall, born in Riverside, California, and holds United States citizenship.
These signings highlight LAFC2’s ongoing commitment to promoting homegrown talent from its academy system into the professional ranks.
CSB Take
The addition of Nathan Mardaresco and Felix Gomez to LAFC2 exemplifies the club’s strategy of integrating its academy prospects into competitive play within MLS NEXT Pro. Both players bring a combination of youth and physical presence that bolsters the team’s attacking options. This approach not only supports player development but also reinforces LAFC’s pathway for local talent, which is crucial for sustained success at the professional level.
Source: Original report
