Marvin Baumgartner, a left-sided defender who last played for fourth tier Swiss side FC Wettswil-Bonstetten and a member of the El Salvador U-20 team, is joining Real Monarchs, the player tweeted on Monday.
"I'm proud to announce that I have signed with Real Monarchs of the USL! Orgulloso de ser Jugador de Real Monarchs" pic.twitter.com/Qsd3V4KOHP
— Marvin Baumgartner (@Soccer_MB_12) February 23, 2015
Baumgartner, 22, was a member of the FC Zurich's youth teams, and he also played with Switzerland youth sides. Presumably, Baumgartner holds nationality in both countries.
Anunciamos que @Soccer_MB_12 ha firmado su primer contrato profesional. Anuncio del club pendiente de visa P-1 & ITC pic.twitter.com/qwKdc7HpUa
— Hugo Alvarado (@Agent_Alvarado) February 21, 2015
Although Baumgartner's resume lacks the shine that maybe some others do, there is at least a highlight video of him available -- that's below.
Emery Welshman was recently confirmed to be joining Real Monarchs -- Real Salt Lake's third-division side looks to be coming into focus.
Darion Copeland, a defender who played at University of Alabama at Birmingham, will also join, according to a tweet from his former USL PDL club, Ocala Stampede.