Tropics Sign Two More Brazilian Players, Parreiras and Diegues

Lakeland, FL – The Tropics have announced the signing of two more players this morning. Victor Parreiras and Ricardo de Queiroz Diegues have joined the Tropics inaugural season roster. Both born and raised in Brazil, Victor and Ricardo bring more professional indoor soccer and futsal experience to the team. Victor and Ricardo also played together at UT-Brownsville and also have experience in the outdoor game playing in the PDL.

Victor Parreiras was born in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has played soccer his whole life, and grew up playing Futsal in Brazil for well-known clubs such as Fluminense FC and Tio Sam Esporte Club.  Victor also has outdoor experience playing for Brazilian side Duque de Caxias FC, and PDL sides Sockers FC, Houston Dutch Lions, and the Ocala Stampede. Victor also has professional indoor soccer experience playing with Oxford City and most recently Brownsville Barracudas FC.

Ricardo de Queiroz Diegues was also born in Rio de Janeiro. The 26-year-old striker has quit the impressive goal-scoring resume. Before coming to the US, Ricardo played for Associacao Atletica Portuguesa, a second division Brazilian team based out of Rio. From there Ricardo was recruited to UT-Brownsville in the NAIA. At UTB, Ricardo scored 64 goals and had 20 assits in just 57 games over his 3 years with the school. He was the national tournament MVP and scored 34 and 11 assists in his senior year. In additional to tournament MVP, Ricardo was also crowned NAIA First team All-American, NAIA National Championship All-Tournament team, NAIA National Championship Most Outstanding Offensive Player, RRAC Offensive Player of the Year, First team All-Conference, RRAC player of the week, and First team All-Conference tournament, and UTB MVP Athlete throughout his 3 years of play.

After a successful college career, Ricardo signed with MASL side Brownsville Barracudas FC. During his time with Brownsville, Ricardo scored 10 goals and had 5 assists in just 10 games. Ricardo adds depth and another goal scoring threat to the Tropics offense, making the Tropics front line one of the most dangerous in the MASL.

Victor and Ricardo will take the field along with the rest of the Tropics inaugural season roster in November. Don’t miss a minute of the action and purchase your tickets today by calling 863-333-5353 or visiting www.FLTropics.com.

About Florida Tropics SC: Florida Tropics SC is a professional indoor soccer team that will begin play in November of 2016 at the Lakeland Center. The team will play at the highest level of professional indoor soccer in North America. To stay up to date on team information, player signings and special offers, “Like” the teams Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/FLTropics). For more information visit www.FLTropics.com. To purchase tickets, call 863-333-5353, or visit Store.FLTropics.com

Player contracts are pending league approval