Las Vegas Lights FC local signees

Adolfo Guzman

■ Age:

■ Position: Midfielder

■ Local tie: Born and raised in Las Vegas ■ Coach Chelís’ thoughts: “He’s a player that goes forward, that likes to do different things, that really (makes) a difference.”

Sebastian Hernandez

■ Age: 24

■ Position: Midfielder

■ Local tie: Bonanza High School/unlv ■ Coach Chelís’ thoughts: “He’s a player that plays between the forwards and the defenders and helps provide the team with balance.”

Marco César Jaime Jr.

■ Age: 22

■ Position: Defender

■ Local tie: Born in Las Vegas

■ Coach Chelís’ thoughts: “He enjoys having the ball. And he helps the team play from the back which is essential in the system that (I) want to play.”

Julian Portugal

■ Age: 25

■ Position: Midfielder

■ Local tie: Palo Verde High School/ UNLV

■ Coach Chelís’ thoughts: “Julian is a player that’s hard to find because he’s a player that likes to shoot from wherever he is.” Matt Thomas

■ Age: 22

■ Position: Midfielder

■ Local tie: Palo Verde High School

■ Coach Chelís’ thoughts: “In (my) system there are five ways, or tracts, to attack and Matt is able to find those tracts that most players can’t find.”