Just In: Maryland Men’s Soccer Adds Power-Forward Sensation From Portugal

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Maryland men’s soccer has signed forward Cristiano Fitzgerald, a 20-year-old who previously played in Liga Portugal, the premier division of Portuguese soccer, head coach Sasho Cirovski announced on Tuesday.

Fitzgerald has been with two Liga Portugal teams over the past two seasons but has yet to find the back of the net. Born in Singapore, he has also played for youth clubs in both Portugal and California. Due to his Irish heritage, he represented Ireland’s U19 national team in 2021.

Cirovski noted that Fitzgerald has the potential to bring creativity to Maryland’s wing attack during the Terps’ fall sports media day on Tuesday.

Fitzgerald was named after the iconic Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

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In other updates, Matt Germack and Ryan Alonardo analyzed each matchup on Maryland football’s 2024 schedule.

Additionally, Maryland wrestling revealed its Big Ten schedule for the 2024-25 season.

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Former Maryland football safety Beau Brade has officially secured a spot on the Ravens’ 53-man roster after joining the team this offseason as an undrafted free agent.

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Maryland football has revealed the team captains for their season opener against UConn this Sunday.

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