SHERMAN, Texas - Texoma FC today announced the addition of 21-year-old goalkeeper Mason McCready as its inaugural signing, pending league and federation approval.

The son of former NFL wide receiver Scott McCready, Mason McCready was born in Providence, R.I. when his father played for the New England Patriots and was later raised in Scotland. The goalkeeper spent nearly a decade with Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle FC.

McCready made a pair of appearances for Thistle's senior team, both in the 2024 Scottish League Cup. His lone start for the club resulted in a clean sheet and subsequent penalty kick shootout victory against Scottish Premiership side Motherwell FC in Group G play.

The goalkeeper spent the majority of his early career on loans from Thistle to other Scottish clubs. Between 2021 and 2024, McCready made appearances for Dalbeattie Star FC, Cowdenbeath FC, The Spartans FC, Gretna FC 2008 and Gala Fairydean Rovers FC. McCready made the majority of his appearances in the fifth-tier Scottish Lowland Football League, while also seeing action in the fourth-tier Scottish League Two, the Scottish League Cup, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League One Playoffs.

"[Texoma FC] wants to create something special here, and there's no doubt I share their vision for the future of this club," McCready said. "I honestly can't wait to get to Sherman and get started.

"I'm still only 21 years old so this was a massive decision for me to make. But once I heard about Texoma's interest and spoke with the head coach and goalkeeping coach, I was on board."

"As we continue to build out our first team, it is pivotal that we bring in players with all sorts of experience," Texoma Head Coach Adrian Forbes said. "With the vast experience in player development I have from my time at Luton Town, I recognize the raw potential in young players. I see that in McCready, and he will be a great addition to our lineup."