Edwin Cerrillo

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as a Homegrown Player on Feb. 14, 2019.

Cerrillo is a young midfielder who signed as FC Dallas' 24th Homegrown Player prior to the 2019 season. Heading into last season, the 19-year-old expected to start with North Texas SC, the club's USL League One affiliate, but forced an impression on the first team. He made 11 starts in 12 appearances.

• FCDallas.com: Cerrillo's profile

INTERNATIONAL: Received first call-up to U.S. U-20 National Team for the U-20 World Cup in Poland, but did not make an appearance during the tournament. Appeared in an international friendly against Uruguay U-20 National Team on May 18, playing the full 90 minutes. Received call-up to U.S. U-23 National Team for the September 2019 FIFA window. Subbed in the second half of the Olympic Qualifying Preparation Match against Japan on September 9 where the U-23s won 2-0.

OUTSIDE MLS: Appeared in seven matches for North Texas Soccer Club in 2019, recording 558 minutes.

ACADEMY: Cerrillo joined the FC Dallas Academy in 2015 and has scored 12 goals in 71 U.S. Soccer Development Academy matches since. Cerrillo scored in the 2016-17 U-16 Development Academy National Final in a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United FC.