PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC announced on Thursday it had agreed to terms with Millonarios FC of Colombia’s Categoría Primera A for the transfer of forward Juan Carvajal. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

The 22-year-old Colombian marks the club’s second attacking acquisition of the offseason and sees Carvajal join Rising after recording six goals and three assists in 42 professional appearances, including in Primera A and the Copa Libertadores.

A native of Bogotá, Carvajal joined the Millonarios academy setup in 2015 where he later made his First Team debut in 2023 and played a role in a squad that won the Superliga de Colombia in 2024.

“[Carvajal] is a player with untapped potential,” said Rising Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah said. “Having played for Millonarios in the top flight in Colombia, we got a striker who is hungry to score goals.”

Carvajal made seven goal contributions (4G, 3A) in 30 appearances between 2023-25, including in the Copa Libertadores, where he scored the go-ahead goal against CD Palestino in May 2024.

“I have had the opportunity to play in some of the most important tournaments in South America, including the Copa Libertadores where I even scored a goal,” Carvajal said. “I hope to contribute everywhere I can on the field, but most importantly score many goals.”

On the international stage, Carvajal represents Colombia, most recently receiving a call-up to join the U-20 team in preparation of the 2023 CONMEBOL South American U-20 Championship.