(March 11, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United is thrilled to announce the signing of goalkeeper Alex Tambakis. The Greek keeper’s professional career began with six successful seasons with Panathinaikos of Super League Greece and included a league title in 2014. Tambakis then played one season with VVV-Venlo of the Dutch Eredivise, before making the switch to the Charleston Battery of USL Championship. In his subsequent five seasons in the USL Championship, Tambakis has recorded 37 clean sheets and has been among the front runners for the Golden Glove award multiple times.
“We're incredibly excited to welcome Alex to our club,” said New Mexico United Head Coach and Technical Director Troy Lesesne. “He has a great presence in goal and with his experience in our league over the last 5 years he will undoubtedly instill confidence in our defensive unit.”
Prior to his professional career, Tambakis played five seasons in the Panathinaikos youth program. He represented the Greek U-19 National Team in the 2010-2011 international season.
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
(March 11, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United is thrilled to announce the signing of goalkeeper Alex Tambakis. The Greek keeper’s professional career began with six successful seasons with Panathinaikos of Super League Greece and included a league title in 2014. Tambakis then played one season with VVV-Venlo of the Dutch Eredivise, before making the switch to the Charleston Battery of USL Championship. In his subsequent five seasons in the USL Championship, Tambakis has recorded 37 clean sheets and has been among the front runners for the Golden Glove award multiple times.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Alex to our club,” said New Mexico United Head Coach and Technical Director Troy Lesesne. “He has a great presence in goal and with his experience in our league over the last 5 years he will undoubtedly instill confidence in our defensive unit.”
Prior to his professional career, Tambakis played five seasons in the Panathinaikos youth program. He represented the Greek U-19 National Team in the 2010-2011 international season.
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
