WASHINGTON – Georgetown University men's soccer midfielder Jacob Montes became the first player in program history to sign a Premier League contract, inking a deal with Crystal Palace F.C. Montes departed the Hilltop for a tryout with the club midway through the spring season and has now had his dreams recognized signing a professional contract overseas.

Montes on the Signing

• "It was an incredible moment to sign my first professional contract, and the opportunity that I have been presented with is not one I will ever take for granted. It is my dream, and I plan to make the most out of it. To Georgetown, I want to thank you for the best four years of my life. I would not be the player I am without attending this incredible university, and I truly believe my time here has elevated my game to the professional level. I couldn't be more grateful to everyone involved in the Georgetown family. Hoya Saxa!"

Head Coach Brian Wiese on the Contract

• "We are thrilled for Jacob and this opportunity that he has worked so hard for. He is the epitome of the kind of student-athlete we strive to have come through Georgetown.  He was always driven to play professionally, but what makes him, and all of our former players in the pro ranks special, is that he is doing it with a Georgetown degree in his back pocket."

Career Highlights

• The senior was a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-East Region honoree as well as a First Team All-BIG EAST selection.
• He was also a Second Team Senior CLASS All-American.
• The midfielder started all 73 games over the past four years and managed 15 goals along with 15 assists for 45 points in his time on the Hilltop.
• This past preseason, Montes was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List and selected Preseason All-BIG EAST.
• In 2019, Montes was a Third Team All-American as a junior while also being named First Team All-East Region, the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and First Team All-BIG EAST.
• Montes earned two weekly awards in his time on the Hilltop as well as two honor roll selections.
• On Monday, the Lake Worth, Florida native graduated with a degree in sociology.

Moving Forward

• Montes will mostly likely spend his summer on loan in Europe
• His MLS rights were owned by the Portland Timbers, but were recently traded to the New England Revolution if he would choose to return to the United States.

Hoyas in the Pros

• Wiese has now had 27 players drafted or sign with an MLS or Premier League club in his tenure on the Hilltop.
• There are currently eight players from the side that won the national championship that have signed professional contracts.