WINDSOR, Colo. – The Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC announced today that the team has agreed to re-sign forward Irvin Parra to a new two-year contract.
Parra was a vital piece of the Hailstorm attack in their inaugural season. He was the team’s leading goal-scorer and finished tied for sixth place in the League One Golden Boot Race with 11 goals. He had the most shots of any player in the League with 60. He played in 26 of the club’s 30 USL League One matches, starting in 24 of those.
Parra also garnered recognition from the League throughout the 2022 season. He earned USL League One All-League Second Team honors to finish the season. He was nominated for USL League One Player of the Month three times, was named to the USL League One Team of the Week four times over the course of the 28-week season and was nominated for the USL League One Goal of the Week twice.
“It feels really good to know that I’m respected here, and my family is respected here,” Parra said. “I’m very, very happy. I’m ecstatic to see what the future holds for us here, in the whole organization.”
On top of his offensive abilities, Parra is seen as one of the leaders on the team. His experience and attitude make him a valuable asset to the team both on and off the pitch.
“I’m delighted to get Irvin on board on a multi-year contract,” Head Coach Eamon Zayed said. “He epitomizes what we’re looking for – he’s a winner. Every time he steps onto the field he gives it his all, 100 percent, which is what any coach wants from his players. He’s shown the commitment and desire to be in Colorado and grow with the club as we go into year two.
“The future is really, really exciting with Irvin on board.”
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The future home of Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, 118-acre Future Legends Complex, will feature 6,500-seat TicketSmarter Stadium, 2,500-seat Future Legends Field, multiple baseball diamonds, multi-purpose fields, an indoor sports arena, lodging, and retail; and will host guests for major sports leagues, tournaments, events and more.
More information is available at HailstormFC.com and FutureLegendsComplex.com.