A New Chapter in Quebec Soccer: Alessandro Biello Signs with FC Supra
In a move that bridges generations of Quebec soccer history, midfielder Alessandro Biello has officially signed with the expansion FC Supra du Québec, a new team in the Canadian Premier League based in Laval. The 19-year-old's signing, announced on Wednesday, covers the club's first two seasons with an option for 2028, marking a significant moment for both the player and the burgeoning franchise.
Following in His Father's Footsteps
This signing carries deep personal significance for Biello, as his father, Mauro Biello, began his professional career with the Montreal Supra of the Canadian Soccer League back in 1992. Although that team and league folded after just one season, Mauro went on to become a star for the Montreal Impact and now serves as a Canadian assistant coach. Alessandro reflected on this connection in a team statement, noting, "It makes it mean a little bit more. I'm a young player looking to kickstart my career, and my dad was kind of in the same situation as a young player joining Supra. So there's that connection as well."
He added, "I think it's an amazing opportunity, and it just means a little bit more with my dad having played for Supra as well." This sentiment underscores the emotional weight of the move, blending family legacy with professional ambition.
A Promising Career Path
Alessandro Biello has been immersed in the CF Montréal system for a decade, starting with the pre-academy at age eight in 2014. He progressed through the ranks, joining the academy in 2019 with the U-15 team and eventually signing as a homegrown player in March 2024. His first-team debut came in May 2024 during Canadian Championship play, followed by his Major League Soccer debut the next week, totaling four appearances with CF Montréal.
Last season, Biello was on loan with the Halifax Wanderers, where he saw action in 21 games, though only three were starts, accumulating 351 minutes of playing time. Despite Montreal declining his 2026 contract option and offering a training camp invitation, Biello was drawn to the fresh start with FC Supra. He explained, "It's a team that's just starting up and it's a new era in Quebec soccer, something that I'm really excited to get started with."
Building a Quebec-Focused Roster
FC Supra, which will play out of Stade Boréale, has a unique vision: to field a roster composed exclusively of Quebecers, though some signed players were born elsewhere and later moved to the province. With Biello's signing, the Supra roster now stands at 17 players, not including CPL-U Sports draft picks Calin Calaidjoglu and Alexandre Marcoux. The team's training camp began on Wednesday, with the season set to kick off in April.
Supra president and co-founder Rocco Placentino expressed confidence in Biello's fit for the club, stating, "This is the right moment for Alessandro and the right fit for the club. He has strong roots in the game, understands the demands of the professional level and is ready to step into this environment and contribute right away."
Family Pride and Future Prospects
Mauro Biello shared his pride as a father, remarking, "As a dad, you're always proud and happy for your kids. And for Alessandro, him signing here, I think, was the best option for him for the next phase of his career." This endorsement highlights the strategic value of the move for Alessandro's development.
Biello emphasized the communal aspect of joining FC Supra, saying, "It's an opportunity to represent Quebec because we'll all be local guys and we all have something to relate to and we'll all be pushing for the same objectives." This focus on local talent and shared goals positions FC Supra as a potential catalyst for growth in Quebec soccer, ushering in what Biello calls "a new era."
As the team gears up for its inaugural season, Alessandro Biello's signing not only honors a family legacy but also symbolizes hope and renewal for soccer in Quebec, promising exciting developments for fans and players alike.
