Ford Parker will be happier than anyone to see his name listed on New Mexico United’s 2022 roster — with the possible exception of his mom.
Parker, a goalkeeper and Albuquerque native, battled his way to a spot on this year’s club as a trialist during preseason matches and training. He was officially signed on Tuesday.
It’s certainly a happy homecoming for Parker, who spent the past two seasons as a backup goalkeeper for USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC. His soccer résumé is otherwise filled with Albuquerque references: Sandia High School, Rio Rapids, the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Sol FC.