New York City FC announced that the Club has completed the transfer of Costa Rica international, Ronald Matarrita, from club L.D. Alajuelense.
Matarrita is a mainstay defender in the Costa Rican National Team set up, having progressed from the U-17 level in 2010 to the first-team in 2015 where he has earned six caps since September. He started the two most recent World Cup Qualifying games for Costa Rica against Panama & Haiti in November.
Matarrita is excited about the opportunity.
"It’s a very big step for me as a footballer, to have this opportunity. From the moment I heard that New York City FC was interested in me I became very motivated.