Hydra Hoarding: Worcester Adds 11

Boston University midfielder Michael Bustamante (left) was among 11 added to the Hydra roster on Thursday. (Photo: Boston University Athletics)

With just over a week before its season opener on May 5, the Worcester Hydra bolstered its roster significantly by adding 11 players on Thursday.

Defenders Chris Ager, Colin Murphy, Nick Corliss, Taylor Washington and Stephen Walmsley were signed to bolster the Hydra backline. To address the middle of the park, the team added midfielders Michael Bustamante, Anthony Ciccone, Derek McCaffrey, Evan Burokas, Matheus Candido and Brett Uttley.

The addition of the 11 currently give Worcester a confirmed 17 signings in advance of their inaugural season, which kicks off in eight days against Boston Victory in New Haven.