The Atlanta Silverbacks Men have added three former MLS players to the 2006 roster: Marlon Rojas (Real Salt Lake), Scott Buete (Chicago Fire) and Shaun Kalnasy (Chivas USA). All three players reported to preseason and have begun training with the full squad.
Marlon Rojas, 5-8, 172, joins the Silverbacks after spending part of the 2005 season with Real Salt Lake where he started in six games for the team. Rojas, a former Trinidad and Tobago national team player, came to the United States to attend St. John’s University for his freshman season. Rojas finished his collegiate career at the University of Tampa where he helped his team win the 2001 NCAA Division II Championship. He was also named to the 2001 NCAA Division II All-Tournament Team. After he finished his eligibility with Tampa, Rojas returned to Trinidad and Tobago to play for professional side, Joe Public FC.
“Coach Smith is putting together a good team and I’m looking forward to playing with the guys he has brought together. I’ve been training and getting ready to play with the Silverbacks this summer and hopefully represent my country as well,” said Rojas.
The Trinidad and Tobago National Team qualified for the 2006 World Cup, while Rojas isn’t currently on the roster, he says he hopes to be called up to play for the team and represent his country. By signing with the Silverbacks, Rojas has regained “active status” which makes him eligible for the national team. Rojas has around 30 national team caps and hopes to add to that number this summer.