Austin FC has announced a new contract with midfielder and Captain Alex Ring.
The deal includes two guaranteed years in 2022 and 2023 with two options in 2024 and 2025.
During the 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, Alex Ring made 31 appearances, all of which were starts.
He scored four goals and tallied three assists last season, and led all Austin FC players in multiple defensive categories, including tackles (43), duels (301), and interceptions (52), with his interceptions total ranking third-most among all MLS midfielders.
A native of Helsinki, Finland, Ring enters the 2022 season with five years of MLS experience. A constant presence on the pitch throughout Austin FC’s inaugural season, his 2,708 minutes played in 2021 ranked first among all Austin FC outfield players.
Prior to joining Austin FC, Ring played four seasons with New York City FC, making 113 appearances with the club.
Ring has made 44 appearances for Finland at the senior international level and scored two goals for his country.
The future is #VERDE.
Alex Ring re-signs for multi-year agreement. 🌳
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) January 3, 2022
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