The Charleston Battery announced Thursday the signing of defender Frank Nodarse from Fort Lauderdale on a short-term loan, pending league and federation approval. Nodarse, a 6-3 center back, joins the team for the next three matches only.
The 20-year-old Cuban has made 13 appearances with Fort Lauderdale across the 2020 and 2021 seasons, and re-links with fellow loanee Josh Penn who also played with the South Florida outfit.
Nodarse brings with him international experience, featuring for the U-20 Cuban national team during the 2018 U-20 Concacaf Championship. He made three appearances during the competition, tallying one goal and one assist. Nodarse additionally rejoins with former U-20 Cuba teammate and current Battery forward Geobel Perez, who also played during the tournament.
Ahead of the move, Battery Head Coach Michael Anheauser noted Nodarse’s international performances and his previous connection with Perez.
“Frank is a player I saw down in Florida after he played with the U-20 Cuban national team, he played with Geobel, he’s got a good resume for a young player and has the stature and skillset to be a real effective center back,” said Anhaeuser.
Nodarse will wear number 25 and joins the Black and Yellow ahead of the team’s home match against Loudoun United FC on Friday, August 13.
