OKC Energy FC Sign Former UIW Star

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OKC Energy FC has announced the signings of Jennings Clark, Kyle Greig and Max Gunderson, General Manager Jason Hawkins announced on Wednesday.

Gunderson played defense for the Austin Aztex of the PDL during the 2013 season. The Aztex won the 2013 PDL championship. He earned all-conference honors in 2013. He was a three-year member of the Laredo Heat, also earning all-conference honors there in 2012, in addition to being a finalist for the league's defender of the year award.

"I'm really excited to start my professional career with such a well-run organization," Gunderson said. "It's been a dream since I was a kid to play in the pro ranks."

Gunderson was a four-year starter at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio from 2008-11. He played 77 games as a defensive midfielder and earned first team all-Heartland Conference in 2008 and 2009. He was a second team all-Lone Star Conference selection in 2008. The Cardinals won the 2008 Heartland Conference title and made two appearances in the NCAA Division II Playoffs.

"Max was impressive at our recent combine with his energetic performance," said Spendlove. "He's a fantastic defender in 1v1 situations and has a winning mentality."

Energy FC is led by former Sporting Kansas City goaltender and 2013 MLS Cup champion, Jimmy Nielsen. Nielsen was a two-time MLS All Star, the 2012 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, and goalkeeper for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open championship club.

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