Scorpions Captain Adrian Cann Has Re-Signed; Fully Healed From Last Season's Injury

Team captain Adrian Cann has been re-signed, medically cleared to play, and will travel with the club for this weekend’s match in Jacksonville,  the club announced Thursday. The Scorpions play the expansion Armada FC on Saturday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. in a game that will be broadcast live in San Antonio on MeTV/KSAT digital channel 12.2 and on ESPN3.

"The return of Adrian Cann - our captain - is massive on and off the field,” head coach Alen Marcina said. “His commanding presence at the heart of our defense and composed demeanor make him a natural leader who raises the level of play for the entire team. With his consistent and stern defensive displays, he is a fan favorite and is instrumental to the success of our organization."

In the 32nd minute of last November’s Championship Semifinal against the New York Cosmos, Cann landed awkwardly on a non-contact play and was immediately substituted out of the match with what was later determined to be a tear of his left patella tendon. Cann had surgery two days later and worked diligently all offseason to get back onto the pitch in full health.

“It feels good to be back on the field with the rest of the guys,” Cann said. “We’ve got a good group this year and moving forward we expect to get results, and I’m here to contribute.”

With Cann as captain of the defense last year, the Scorpions set an NASL Modern Era record for the fewest goals allowed over the course of a full regular season, only conceding 24 times. In 2014, the 6-foot-3 center back started 20 matches, compiled 1,742 minutes played, was named to the NASL Team of the Week five times, and scored a very key goal in the regular season finale against the New York Cosmos. In the final seconds of second-half stoppage time, Cann knocked in a loose ball in the box that handed the Scorpions the win and the NASL Fall Season Championship.