Strikers Sign Former Boyd Anderson Midfielder Abel Gebor

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers have announced the signing of midfielder Abel Gebor who graduated from Boyd Anderson high school in 2008. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We’re excited to add Abel to our group,” said Strikers head coach Daryl Shore. “He’s a young holding midfielder with a lot of tenacity, good defensive instincts, and the ability to push guys for playing time at that position.”

Gebor, 22, played at Tyler Junior College and Lon Morris Junior College after high school. Gebor signs with the Strikers after having attended the team’s open tryouts the last three years. Each time improving his performance. Gebor has previously trained during past seasons with the team.

“I never gave up,” said Gebor. “Every day I would train, and my friends would tell me I’m crazy. I’m very happy.”

Gebor is a native of Liberia who left the country in 2003 to come to the United States. His most recent club was playing for Fort Lauderdale Schulz Academy.

“The guys really like him in the locker room and he’s just an all-around good kid who we think has the potential to turn into a very good player.” said Shore.