Texas Border Business
Dynamo’s hybrid USL affiliate adds Mexican forward
HOUSTON (Wednesday, July 13, 2016) – The Rio Grande Valley FC Toros announced today the club has signed forward Rubén Luna, who joins the Toros roster ahead of tonight’s game against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
Luna, 24, was born in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico and moved to Dallas at age two before joining the FC Dallas Academy at age 12. The striker signed as a Homegrown Player with FC Dallas in July 2010 and scored two goals in 27 career MLS appearances, including four starts.
Luna scored 10 goals in 19 appearances with the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2013, helping Atlanta win the North American Soccer League (NASL) Spring season. He played for Inter Playa del Carmen in the Mexican third division from 2014-15. Luna made one appearance for the Mexico Under-20 national team in 2011.
Transaction: Rio Grande Valley FC Toros sign forward Rubén Luna on July 13, 2016.
Name: Rubén Luna
Position: Forward
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Born: February 10, 1992
Birthplace: Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
Hometown: Mesquite, Texas
The Dynamo and RGV FC formed a hybrid affiliation in July 2015. As part of the partnership, the Dynamo control all technical aspects of the club, including the selection and formation of the coaching staff as well as the construction of the roster. RGV FC, which operates the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA D-League affiliate of the Houston Rockets, will manage business operations for the club, including the current construction of a 9,400-seat state-of-the-art soccer stadium in Edinburg, Texas, 330 miles southwest of Houston, across the Mexican border from Reynosa.
