Louisville City FC signed Jansen Wilson to a new multi-year contract following a high-impact rookie campaign for the Elizabethtown, Kentucky, native.
Wilson, whose deal pends league and federation approval, returns after scoring nine goals in his debut season, which he split between wingback and forward roles. Coach Danny Cruz anticipates playing the versatile 23-year-old in an attacking position next season.
“It was a joy to watch Jansen grow throughout his first professional season,” Cruz said. “He is a versatile player that showed his ability to positively effect our team’s performances. My belief is that he will continue to improve and play an important role with this club in the future. Jansen deserves to be rewarded, and I am excited that we were able to agree to a long-term contract.”
Having trained with the boys in purple during his college days, Wilson signed his first LouCity contract out of a successful preseason trial. He earned a starting role for the club’s 2024 season opener and went on to number 33 appearances.
Wilson’s switch from wingback to forward came amid a spate of injuries for LouCity to open August. He responded by scoring five goals in as many games as City defeated the Western Conference’s top-two teams (New Mexico United, Sacramento Republic FC) and Eastern Conference’s second-place squad (Charleston Battery) in succession. The stretch proved vital to the boys in purple securing the 2024 Players’ Shield.
Wilson’s nine goals were the most ever netted by a LouCity rookie and ranked second overall on the team.
“I’m beyond excited to sign a new contract with Louisville City FC and continue this incredible journey with such an amazing team and fanbase,” Wilson said. “The support from the city has been nothing short of incredible, and I’m looking forward to reaching even greater heights with the team. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and am ready to work towards earning a third star in purple. The best is yet to come.”
Wilson, LouCity’s 21st returning player from last season’s roster, arrived to LouCity after a collegiate career split between the University of Kentucky and Belmont University.
Ticket packages are available now for the 2025 season, including a Holiday Flex Pack that features a team-branded ornament while supplies last. Fans can visit LouCity.com/tickets for more information or call (502) LOU-CITY during regular business hours to speak to a representative.
Current 2025 Louisville City FC Roster
Forwards: Issac Cano, Evan Davila, Sam Gleadle, Phillip Goodrum, Wilson Harris, Adrien Perez, Ray Serrano, Jansen Wilson
Midfielders: Taylor Davila, Carlos Moguel Jr., Elijah Wynder
Defenders: Kyle Adams, Amadou Dia, Wes Charpie, Arturo Ordóñez, Aiden McFadden, Jake Morris, Manny Perez, Sean Totsch
Goalkeepers: Danny Faundez, Ryan Troutman
