WINDSOR, Colo. — Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC today announced that midfielder Isidro "Chelo" Martinez has been signed for the 2024 season, pending league and federation approval.

Martinez comes to the Hailstorm after spending the 2023 season with fellow USL League One club Forward Madison FC, which he helped lead to the playoffs.

"He's a quality player," Hailstorm Head Coach Éamon Zayed said. "When last season ended he was on the top of my list as far as guys I wanted to add."

Martinez played in 27 matches for Madison last season, scoring a goal and adding three assists. He was in the top 10 in USL League One with 43 chances created and contributed defensively with 33 interceptions and 32 tackles won.

Prior to his time in Madison, Martinez played four seasons in the USL Championship, making 81 appearances for Rio Grande Valley FC and 30 for New Mexico United, making the playoffs with RGVFC in 2022.

"I think I was brought here to win championships, and that's the goal," Martinez said.