Aaron Marks (ESPN), Patrick "Thunder" Olaere (Head Coach), Tristan Patterson (CEO of Myrtle Beach FC)

Myrtle Beach FC announces the signing of former New England Revolution striker, and the 1st player to be inducted into the Charleston Battery Hall of Fame Patrick 'Thunder' Olalere.

"I am both humbled and honored for the opportunity to be the first head coach of the Myrtle Beach FC. I'm excited to lead our club on and off the field to maximum success." Patrick said of the opportunity, he continued "We will take one game at a time to achieve the winning results. We are looking forward to a great season and first year."  

Myrtle Beach FC recently announced the opening of their office at Physicians Weight Loss Center in Myrtle Beach, and have been at work scouting players, and discussing sponsorship opportunities with local and national businesses.

The NPSL has announced  that the Myrtle Beach FC will join the amateur league as an expansion team in 2012. Read the announcement here. Follow Myrtle Beach FC on Facebook, Twitter, or check out their recently launched website.