HARTFORD, Conn. – Hartford Athletic announced on Monday the club had re-signed forward Jeciel Cedeño for the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval. 

“I am very excited to re-sign with Hartford Athletic,” said Cedeño. “I want to thank Coach Watling and the rest of the organization for giving me this opportunity. We have a great group of returning players and I can’t wait to get back on the pitch with them.” 

Cedeño appeared in 16 matches and recorded four starts and 426 minutes of action. He was invited to Hartford’s 2021 preseason and signed with the club after scoring three goals in limited minutes in the preseason. Prior to joining Hartford Athletic, Cedeño played in the New York Red Bulls Academy and appeared in two matches for the New York Red Bulls II during the 2019 USL Championship season.

“Jeciel is exactly the type of player we want here in Hartford,” said Athletic Head Coach Harry Watling. “He is an incredibly hard worker, talented, and has an unmatched passion for the game. He showed us moments of brilliance last season and I hope to see more of them this year. I’m very pleased to have him back in the squad.”