SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC announced on Wednesday it had acquired midfielder Jesús Brígido on loan from Chivas de Guadalajara. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Brígido will be available for selection in San Antonio’s contest on Saturday night against North Carolina FC.

“We're excited to welcome Jesús to the team and grateful to Chivas for facilitating this loan,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “At such a young age, Jesús already has experience in Mexico's first and second divisions, as well as the Mexican Youth National Team.

“He’s a dynamic midfielder who’s comfortable playing between the lines and brings an attacking skill set that can unlock defenses. We're eager to see how he enhances our attacking options.”

A native of Mexicali, Mexico, Brígido grew up playing in the Chivas academy, one of Mexico’s premier youth systems. In 2021, he joined the club’s reserve side CD Tapatío in Liga de Expansión MX, bagging seven goals in 55 matches over two seasons and helping the squad secure the Clausura 2023 Championship. Following the season, Brígido went on to sign with Chivas and made his First Team debut in July 2023. Since then, the 22-year-old has made 11 appearances across all competitions while also spending time with the U23 team.

Internationally, Brígido has earning nine caps for the Mexican U23 National Team, scoring in a friendly against the United States in October 2023.

Analysis

San Antonio’s acquisition of Jesús Brígido on loan from Chivas de Guadalajara adds another potential playmaker to the club’s attack as it tries to find a spark in the attacking third over the remainder of the regular season campaign, and also offers the young talent a new avenue to find the next level after limited opportunities in Liga MX over the past year.

Brigido earned opportunities in the top flight in the 2023 Clausura but hasn’t made a First Team appearance since this past February in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Canadian Premier League club Forge FC. Adding him to a mix that includes current Golden Playmaker leader Jorge Hernandez – who has a league-leading eight assists – could provide more service to Juan Agudelo and the rest of the SAFC attacking corps as they try to chase down a top-eight spot.