Meet Terence Carter: new Galaxy FC striker

English striker Terence Carter recently arrived in Port Vila to sign with Galaxy FC. The 26 years old player brings lots of international experience – he already played in England, United States and Australia.

Carter grew up in London and he could develop his football during his adolescence in England by playing for Queens Park Rangers youth teams and reserve squad. He plays as a striker but he can also play as a winger or attacking midfielder – “I have got some good attributes (fast and good in the air) but I am also a very hard working player with a good technical base […] I really hope to contribute with goals and assists” he said.

After some years he left Europe to play football at college level in USA, playing for two colleges: Northeastern University and University of Cincinnati. He last played for Adelaide Raiders in Australia after a stint at Adelaide Comets – “There were great experiences. I played with some great players in both countries and it was good to contribute to winning things also”. He helped Northeastern University to win CAA Conference back in 2012. He also won Australian FFSA Cup with Adelaide Comets in 2018.

Terence Carter is an experienced striker. However it is going to be his first time in a continental tournament – “I have played in a few different places now and to be able to showcase my ability on a big stage is something that really has attracted me to this opportunity.”

He has joined Galaxy FC after a selection made by the team management. He was selected among many other good strikers with international experience – “They (Galaxy management) were able to reach out to me through a coach that has coached in Vanuatu and has coached against me a few times.” he said.

He arrived in Vanuatu on Sunday and he already trained with Galaxy FC squad and he affirms that he is feeling welcomed – “The boys have been excellent in making me feel welcomed here and comfortable.” said the English striker.

Galaxy FC count on a very interesting team with some good foreign players. They also added some local players and they recently announced five new signings – “There is a good standard here too. There are another two foreign players from Brazil too that I believe between us and the local players linking up we should be a real good force […] The anagement have done everything they can to get me settled.” said Carter.

Despite having a good squad, Galaxy FC will have a tough challenge in OFC Champions League. They are in Group A with current Champions League winners Hienghène Sport (New Caledonia), Eastern Suburbs (New Zealand) and Hekari United (Papua New Guinea). However his expectations are good – “We just have to worry about what we want to do and how we want to play and hopefully we can execute and get points on the board early and make it into the next stage.”

It is going to be Galaxy’s first time in OFC Champions League but they can surely be pointed as a team to be watched. Team owner Andrew Leong already proved his capacity of building great teams to play the continental tournament with Amicale some years ago.