Phoenixville native Zach Barrett signs with Huntsville City FC

Phoenixville native Zach Barrett will begin his professional career with Nashville SC’s MLS Next Pro team in Huntsville, Alabama.

Barrett, who won an NCAA national title with Vermont as a grad student in December, signed with Huntsville City FC after a preseason stint with the team. Barrett also spent time with Philadelphia Union II in preseason and played for West Chester United in their third annual Pro Combine with Christos FC in late December/early January.

“Zach embodies a culture setter,” Matt Cairns, Huntsville City FC Director of Soccer Operations, said in a news release. “Having just captained Vermont to the NCAA title we were all able to see his high-end leadership skills to go alongside his sound defensive fundamentals. Damien is a player our club has tracked for multiple years. We believe he has major upside as a creative attacking player with an eye for goal. Comfortable with both feet and positionally versatile, he will quickly become a fan favorite.”