Ricardo Velazco

Option declined following 2017 season.

Velazco is an exciting attacking player who made his way from RSL's Arizona Academy to the USL's Real Monarchs SLC to the first team.

OUTSIDE MLS: Velazco enjoyed a breakout season in his second year with the Monarchs in 2016, leading the team with eight goals.

COLLEGE: He started his collegiate career at Cal State San Bernardino. In his freshman season, he led the Coyotes with six goals, starting in 12 of his 14 appearances during his lone season with the NCAA Division II program. In 2013, he transferred to Louisville, where he notched 13 goals and 14 assists in 42 matches over two seasons.