ORLANDO, Fla. (January 5, 2018) - Orlando City SC acquires former Saint Louis FC goalkeeper Adam Grinwis.
“Adam impressed in our pre-season friendly last season and has a track record of success in the USL,” Lions General Manager Niki Budalic said. “His athleticism, character and competitiveness will fit in well with our group of goalkeepers."
Grinwis, 25, joins Orlando City after featuring for Saint Louis FC in the 2017 United Soccer League (USL) season. The third-year pro made 61 saves in 14 appearances and registered five clean sheets in 2017. Grinwis spent 2015 and 2016 with the Rochester Rhinos and helped the Rhinos to the 2015 USL regular season title and USL Cup.
The Ada, Mich., native played 68 games over four years for the University of Michigan. Grinwis was named Michigan Club Man of the Year as a fifth-year senior in 2014, and was a Second Team All-Big Ten and All-Big Ten Tournament selection in 2012. Grinwis finished his career with the second-most career saves (261) and shutouts in a season (6).
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC signs goalkeeper Adam Grinwis.
Name: Adam Grinwis
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Birth Date: April 21, 1992
Birthplace: Ada, Mich.
Citizenship: USA
