OFFICIAL SITE OF THE
ST. LOUIS AMBUSH
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE
AMBUSH RE-SIGN DEFENDER ARAUJO
St. Charles, Missouri (August 1, 2024) – The St. Louis Ambush have re-signed veteran defender Raphael Araujo through the 2024-25 season, the team announced today.
The 2024-25 season will be Araujo’s fourth in the Major Arena Soccer League. He was acquiired by the Ambush in a January trade with the Baltimore Blast. He appeard in nine games with the Blast and seven with the Ambush during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring a combined 10 goals, adding three assists and blocking seven opposing shots. He also played with the Florida Tropics (2022-23) and Harrisburg Heat (2021-2023). He has also been a member of the US National Futsal Team
A native of Bound Brook, New Jersey, Araujo played collegiate soccer New Jersey City University and Rutgers-Newark University. He was the first All-American in Rutgers-Newark history. Throughout his college career he earned two All-NJAC first team awards and NJAC Offensive player of the year. Following his college career, Raphael played for Icon FC, American soccer team from New Jersey that played in the professional American Soccer League (ASL). Then went on to play for NJ Copa FC in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).
Ambush co-owner, General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Locker said, “Araujo was a valuable addition to our roster last season, proving his talent as a two-way player. We’re pleased to bring him back for a full season.”
Araujo said, “I am excited to re-sign with the St. Louis Ambush for another season. Last year was an incredible experience, thanks to the amazing support from my teammates, coaches, and our passionate fans. I look forward to continuing to build on that foundation and contributing to the team’s success this season.”
The Ambush will kick off their twelfth season when they take the field at The Family Arena this fall. Season tickets are now on sale. Call the Ambush office at 636-477-6363 for more information. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news by visiting the team’s official website, stlambush.com and on scoial media outlets.