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Framingham High Star Signs Professional Contract
Born in Brazil, Ronaldo Vieira, who played at both Framingham High and Framingham State University, signed a professional contract to play in the North American Soccer League.
Framingham High and Framingham State University soccer star Ronaldo Vieira will be playing soccer for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.
Vieira, 23, signed his first-ever professional, after being discovered at the Strikers open tryouts in February. After being invited to an invitation-only tryout for further evaluation, Vieira was offered a contract by the club last week.
Prior to attending the tryouts, Vieira played college soccer at Framingham State University and later Sacred Heart University.
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Born in Brazil, he grew up in Framingham and played at Framingham High.
The 6-foot 173-pound Vieira will play midfield and defense. He will wear #28 for the Strikers.
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