From Lady Arsenal FC to El Salvador: Destiny Davis Signs Professionally with CD FAS

For Destiny Davis, the dream of playing professionally is becoming a reality overseas.

After competing with Lady Arsenal FC in the UPSL, Davis has signed professionally with CD FAS in El Salvador, turning years of work, sacrifice, and belief into an opportunity on the international stage.

The move represents another pathway story within the UPSL, where players are able to compete, gain visibility, build relationships, and use the platform to pursue opportunities at the next level.

“This opportunity means everything to me,” Davis said. “As a player, you always dream about taking your game to the next level, and signing professionally with CD FAS is a huge step in my career.”

Davis’ move overseas did not happen by accident. The opportunity came through Jarsi Ibanez, UPSL Conference Manager, who has worked to create international pathways for players across South and Central Texas through his professional connections. Davis was identified following a strong recommendation from Lady Arsenal FC, with the club highlighting her work ethic, character, and performances on the field.

From there, Ibanez helped connect Davis with the opportunity at CD FAS, providing another example of how the UPSL ecosystem can help players move forward when clubs, conference leaders, and player advocates work together.

“I’m incredibly thankful to Jarsi Ibanez, Lady Arsenal FC, and everyone involved in believing in me and helping open this door,” Davis said. “Opportunities like this don’t happen without people willing to invest in players and advocate for them.”

Davis also credited US Soccer Prospects for helping highlight players and create visibility for opportunities beyond the domestic game.

For the UPSL, Davis’ signing is another reminder that the pathway to the next level is not one-dimensional. Some players climb through college soccer. Some earn opportunities domestically. Others, like Davis, find their next challenge overseas. The common thread is competition, exposure, and the willingness to keep pushing when the road is not always linear.

Davis said her time in the UPSL helped prepare her for this next step by giving her meaningful minutes against competitive players on a national scale. The league’s semi-professional, pro-development environment helped sharpen her technical ability, physicality, speed of play, mental toughness, and overall competitive drive.

Now, the challenge becomes adapting to a new club, a new country, and a new culture. Davis admitted the move comes with nerves, but those nerves have quickly turned into excitement thanks to the support of her friends, family, and team.

Her focus is simple: work hard, represent her club and community with pride, and make the most of the opportunity in front of her.

For young girls and UPSL players chasing the same dream, Davis’ message is built on patience, discipline, and belief.

“Not every journey is linear,” Davis said. “Stay disciplined, focused, and resilient. Treat every practice and training session as your biggest opportunity to stand out, improve, and prove your worth.”

From Lady Arsenal FC to CD FAS, Davis is now taking her game to the professional level.

For players across the UPSL, her story serves as a reminder that the next opportunity can come through consistency, preparation, and the people willing to advocate for you along the way.