Goalkeeper

Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Accra-Kasoa, Ghana
Height: 6-foot
Previous: Clemson University

Bio: Born in Accra-Kasoa, Ghana, Joseph Andema is a standout goalkeeper known for his shot-stopping ability, composure under pressure, and leadership from the back. Since stepping into the starting role at Clemson University, he has anchored one of the top defensive units in collegiate soccer, earning recognition for his consistency, clean sheets, and contributions to a national championship run. Comfortable commanding the box and organizing the defense, Andema brings experience from high-stakes competition and a winning mentality to the squad.

Timeline: Andema began his collegiate career at Clemson University in 2022 as a freshman goalkeeper, immediately making an impact by starting and appearing in 16 matches, recording eight clean sheets, ranking among the top freshmen in the ACC and NCAA in shutouts, and earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors as well as his team’s Newcomer of the Year award. In 2023, he stepped into a full starting role, beginning all 23 matches for Clemson and solidifying himself as a defensive cornerstone. He recorded seven clean sheets during the season, was a member of the NCAA National Championship team, contributed significantly in postseason play with multiple NCAA Tournament shutouts, and earned NCAA All-Tournament Team and Academic All-ACC honors in recognition of both performance and academic achievement. During the 2024 season, Andema started 16 games before suffering a season-ending leg injury against Virginia Tech. Before that setback, he went 11–2–2 with four shutouts and maintained a strong goals-against average, again earning Academic All-ACC recognition. In 2025, as a senior, he started all 17 games, finished the season with three shutouts, and made notable contributions in goal while continuing to provide leadership and experience at the back.

Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: McAllen, Texas
Height: 6-foot-2
Previous: Texoma FC

Bio: Born in McAllen, Texas, Javier Garcia is an American professional goalkeeper with experience in both the USL Championship and USL League One. Garcia began his pro career in the USL Championship with Rio Grande Valley FC, then played for El Paso Locomotive FC before moving to Texoma FC in USL League One. During the 2025 League One campaign, he established himself as a standout keeper — earning USL League One Player of the Month honors in May and setting league records for penalty saves as part of a season that saw him recognized multiple times for his performances. Known for his shot-stopping ability, calming presence in goal, and command of the penalty area, Garcia brings experience, leadership, and a competitive mindset to the goalkeeping group.

Timeline: Garcia’s professional career began when he signed with Rio Grande Valley FC of the USL Championship in August 2021. In January 2023, he joined El Paso Locomotive FC, where he continued his Championship career over the 2023–2024 seasons. In February 2025, Garcia signed with Texoma FC ahead of its inaugural USL League One season, bringing his experience between the posts to the expansion club.