SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC announced on Tuesday it had signed midfielder Mikey Maldonado to a multi-year deal ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval and per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

A San Antonio native, Maldonado joins his hometown club after three years at North Carolina FC. The midfielder made 33 appearances in his first season while helping the club to its first USL League One title. In 2024, he made the move up to USL Championship with the team, posting four goals and 13 assists in 62 matches over the last two seasons. His seven assists in 2025 were tied for fifth-most in the league, along with a team-high 53 chances created.

Prior to his time with North Carolina, Maldonado also featured for USL League One sides Forward Madison and North Texas SC, the affiliate of FC Dallas. He was named a 2022 League One All-League Second Team selection with Madison as he provided two goals and four assists in 3,294 minutes for the ‘Mingos.

The Alamo City native had previously played locally at San Antonio Runners SC in the United Premier Soccer League from 19-20. Maldonado is a graduate of Samuel Clemens High School and spent his youth career with San Antonio Surf Soccer Club.