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LouCity Partners with SeatGeek

Louisville City FC announced today that the club will partner with SeatGeek, a leading mobile-focused ticket marketplace, to make the company the club’s primary ticket platform beginning in 2018.

SeatGeek Enterprise, the company’s primary ticketing platform, will bring LouCity supporters a multitude of new features designed to provide a more efficient, simpler way to access and manage their tickets. The system will allow fans to purchase tickets on a number of different ticketing sites and mobile apps, with the ability to securely sell or transfer tickets when needed.

“We are thrilled to work with a ticketing partner in SeatGeek that aligns with our goal of providing the best fan buying experience in the USL,” said Dave Walkovic, Director of Ticket Sales at LouCity. “As we explore every avenue in connecting with our Season Ticket Members, SeatGeek’s proven track record and efficiency will provide our supporters with the most direct route to connect with the club.”

SeatGeek will add a number of integral features to make the fan experience more efficient on desktop and mobile, simplifying the purchasing process to just a few taps. This partnership will also allow LouCity supporters to easily transfer tickets via text or through the SeatGeek app when heading to a match, all free of charge.

“Louisville City is an innovator in the world of soccer and a perfect partner for SeatGeek,” said Jeff Ianello, EVP of SeatGeek Enterprise. “We’re excited to continue to grow the size of the LouCity faithful by making it easier than ever for fans to discover and watch the current USL champions.”

Moving forward, the SeatGeek Enterprise platform will improve accessibility to seats at Slugger Field, which held more than 14,500 fans for the 2017 USL Cup in November. SeatGeek Enterprise already serves as the ticketing platform for more than 500 organizations on four continents.

Well-known clubs including the MLS’s Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City, as well as a growing number of English Premier League teams, already rely on SeatGeek Enterprise to delight their fans. SeatGeek most recently announced a partnership with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.

Louisville City FC is the first USL club to adopt the SeatGeek Enterprise platform.

Louisville City FC Eyes Corporate Partnership with Visionworks

LOUISVILLE (February 1, 2018) – Before beginning the regular season in March, Louisville City Football Club has seen the road to new territory on the corporate partnerships side by introducing Visionworks, the third largest retail optical chain in the United States, as the “Official Eye Care Provider in the Field of Optometry” and jersey-back sponsor for the “Boys in Purple” on a two-year agreement.

As part of the negotiation, Visionworks is designated as the official jersey-back sponsor for the 2018 USL season, with the eye care provider’s logo debuting on the club’s kits starting on Saturday, March 17, when LouCity hosts expansion side Nashville SC for the inaugural game of the year (7:30 P.M. at Slugger Field).

Founded and owned by Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, Visionworks will work with the LouCity team members on sports vision training, providing the team with the opportunity to train their visual abilities and maximize their on-field performances. In addition, the company will also serve as the presenting sponsor of Louisville City FC Youth Clubs, as well as Louisville City FC Camps and Clinics. With today’s announcement, Visionworks becomes LouCity’s first foray into the field of vision.

“I look forward to our partnership with Louisville City FC and the opportunity to help enhance the players vision abilities to take their game to the next level. says Dr. Mark Lynn, owner of Visionworks. “Our team of specialized doctors will be performing various vision tests and training sessions to improve hand eye coordination, eye-tracking abilities, depth perception and many other exercises on an individual basis. My family and I believe this is just another way that we can give back to our community – and we are excited to see what is to come!”

“We’re delighted to announce our new and innovative partnership with Visionworks. LouCity is proud and honored that such an industry-leading company with Louisville ties and a national reach now has our back,” said Louisville City FC Chairman, John Neace. “In welcoming Visionworks to the LouCity family, this partnership extends beyond a typical sports sponsorship and is truly visionary in scope. Visionworks will bring unique offerings to assist and support our players on the field, as well as our organization off it.”

With over 140 Visionworks locations nationwide, the eyewear provider is proud to serve 40 U.S. States and the District of Columbia since its launch in 1988.

No stranger to the city of Louisville, Visionworks has been a frequent sponsor of the Louisville Bats at Slugger Field. In addition, Dr. Mark Lynn’s ties with the University of Louisville run deep, with the Cardinal’s soccer facility – Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium – being named after the corporate owner in 2014.

For the all latest news and updates, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

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About Louisville City FC
Since its launch in 2014, Louisville City FC has been committed to serving the community of Louisville and state of Kentucky as the lone professional soccer team. The 2017 season marked the third year of play for LouCity in the United Soccer League (USL), a professional soccer league based in the United States and Canada. On October 26, the Louisville Metro Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new soccer-specific stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood with a projected opening slated for March 2020.

Finishing in the top five in average attendance in the USL at Slugger Field since 2015, LouCity’s remarkable 2017 campaign included winning the USL Cup in the club’s first appearance in the final. Get the latest news on LouCity FC at LouisvilleCityFC.com and via the club’s channels on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

About Visionworks/Dr. Mark Lynn and Associates PLLC
Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC, or Mark Lynn O.D. & Associates PC, owns and/or operates more than 90 Visionworks offices in Kentucky, Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi and Indiana. Offering high-quality designer and exclusive brand frames, lenses, contact lenses, accessories, sunglasses and the leading technology in vision correction at competitive prices. In addition, nearly all stores provide one-hour services on more prescriptions by utilizing on-site processing laboratories. For more information, visit www.visionworks.com.

Louisville City FC Announces Home Match Times for 2018 USL Season

LOUISVILLE (January 26, 2018) – Kickoff times for each of LouCity’s 2018 USL regular season matches were announced today.

LouCity will kick off their season opener against Nashville SC at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 17 at Slugger Field. The remaining Saturday dates in March will also go at 3:00 p.m., the only such dates to feature afternoon kickoffs.

The “Boys in Purple” will then switch to 7:30 p.m. ET kickoffs for the remainder of their Saturday home contests, while all midweek home matches will kick off at 7:00 p.m. LouCity will host one Sunday match on August 5, which will kick off at 5:00 p.m. ET, and one Friday match on August 31, set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

LouCity Season Ticket Memberships for the 2018 USL regular season are available for purchase now. Season ticket packages start at just $12 per game and include all 17 regular season home games with exclusive pre-sale access to the team’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches (to be determined). LouCity fans can visit www.LouisvilleCityFC.com/18SeasonTickets or call 502-384-8799 opt. 2 to purchase. Information on single-game ticket and group ticket purchases will be rolled out in the coming weeks.

For all the latest news and updates, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

DATE	OPPONENT	VENUE	TIME
Sat., March 17	vs. Nashville SC	Slugger Field	3:00 PM
Sat., March 24	vs. North Carolina FC	Slugger Field	3:00 PM
Sat., March 31	vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies	Slugger Field	3:00 PM
Sat., Apr 14	vs. Richmond Kickers	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., Apr 28	vs. Bethlehem Steel FC	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., May 19	vs. Atlanta United FC 2	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., June 16	vs. Penn FC	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Wed., June 27	vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds	Slugger Field	7:00 PM
Sat., June 30	vs. New York Red Bulls II	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Wed., July 18	vs. Toronto FC II	Slugger Field	7:00 PM
Sat., July 21	vs. Charlotte Independence	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sun., Aug 5	vs. Indy Eleven	Slugger Field	5:00 PM
Sat., Aug 18	vs. Nashville SC	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Fri., Aug 31	vs. Charleston Battery	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., Sept 8	vs. FC Cincinnati	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., Sept 22	vs. Ottawa Fury FC	Slugger Field	7:30 PM
Sat., Oct 13	vs. Indy Eleven	Slugger Field	7:30 PM

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Louisville City FC Confirms International Call-Up for Midfielder Devon "Speedy" Williams

LOUISVILLE (January 23, 2018) – Following a pair of international call-ups in 2017, Louisville City FC midfielder Devon “Speedy” Williams has once again been asked to don the Black, Yellow, and Green for the Jamaica Football Federation when the squad travels to Turkey to face South Korea in an international friendly on January 30.

“Any time you’re representing your country, it’s always a big deal. For me to continue to grow my status as a player and to continue to get called up, it’s a great thing. I give thanks for every call I get,” said Williams.

Jamaica’s senior side will first face Romanian professional side, CS Gaz Metan Medias (ROM 1) on Saturday, January 27, before a match against South Korea, set for Tuesday, January 30. Both matches will be played in Turkey, according to the JFF.

The LouCity midfielder earned his stripes in last year’s trips to Canada and Saudi Arabia. Coming off the bench in Jamaica’s 0-2 loss to the Canucks in September 2017, Williams then started and featured for nearly an hour in Jamaica’s 5-2 loss to World Cup-bound Saudi Arabia in October 2017.

“Games are always important,” stated Williams. “Training is good and well, but when you’re playing games and getting that match fitness it is always important.”

Williams will join fellow U.S.-based Jamaican internationals Kemar Lawrence (New York Red Bulls, MLS), Oniel Fisher (Seattle Sounders, MLS), Je-Vaughn Watson (New England Revolution, MLS), Owayne Gordon (loan – San Antonio FC, USL), and Dane Kelley (Reno 1869 FC, USL).

“It helps to work with other guys in the league. Most of us that have been called up are all pretty good friends. It makes everything a little bit easier,” said Williams. “I’ll be back right in time to go to preseason in Florida [on February 4].”

For the latest news and updates on the LouCity squad, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

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Louisville City FC Learns 2018 USL Season Schedule

LOUISVILLE (January 19, 2018) – With the release of the 2018 USL schedule today, LouCity fans can begin marking off the days on the club’s 31-week calendar ahead of March’s season opener and the regular season finale in October.

2018 Season Ticket packages remain on sale starting at $12 per game, which include all 17 regular season home games at Slugger Field and exclusive pre-sale to Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games (to be determined). As the full 34-game schedule becomes public, information will soon be available on single-game ticket purchases, as well as group ticket information, for the entirety of the schedule. To learn more, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

“When you look at this year’s alignment, it’s an extremely competitive conference. With Nashville and Indy joining, the USL is becoming an incredibly exciting league and we’re looking forward to some of these local rivalries, including Cincinnati. It’s a soccer hotbed that we can’t wait to compete in this year,” said head coach James O’Connor.

The season starts off with a bang for LouCity as the club hosts four consecutive home games in the month of March before traveling to local rival FC Cincinnati for the first road trip of the year in April. A back-and-forth April sees LouCity swap road and home dates before a packed month of May send the “Boys in Purple” to all three of Indianapolis (May 5), Nashville (May 13), and Cincinnati (May 26) with a home date squeezed in between.

The dog days of August will test O’Connor’s crew most heavily as they prepare for a trip from Indy Eleven to open the month. Then, a visit to New York Red Bulls II (Aug. 10) leads into a second home match against Nashville SC (Aug. 18), before trips to Charlotte (Aug. 22) and Richmond (Aug. 25) round out a trying four games in 16 days. To wrap up the year, LouCity will fly to Toronto (Oct. 5) before it plays host to Indy Eleven in the regular season finale (Oct. 13).

In all, the “Boys in Purple” will feature in four midweek contests – two home & two away – with a pair of Sunday contests to add. Plus, LouCity fans can start their weekend the right way with three Friday matches to lead into the league action.

Details on broadcast and live streaming for the 2018 season will be announced in the coming weeks as the USL ramps up coverage for the biggest season in league history.

For the full version of the 2018 USL Schedule, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

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About Louisville City FC
Since its launch in 2014, Louisville City FC has been committed to serving the community of Louisville as the city’s lone professional soccer team. The 2017 season marked the third year of play for LouCity in the United Soccer League (USL), a professional soccer league based in the United States and Canada. On October 26, the Louisville Metro Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new soccer-specific stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood with a projected opening slated for March 2020.

After finishing in the top five in average attendance in the USL at Slugger Field since 2015, LouCity’s remarkable 2017 campaign included winning the 2017 USL Cup in the club’s first appearance in the final. Get the latest news on LouCity FC at LouisvilleCityFC.com and via the club’s channels on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Louisville City FC Locks In Five-Week Preseason Slate

LOUISVILLE (January 18, 2018) – A familiar LouCity squad will push ahead towards the 2018 USL Season with a five-week preseason calendar beginning on February 4. In head coach James O’Connor’s fourth season in charge, the “Boys in Purple” will play their first preseason match in Louisville on February 24.

The squad will first fly south to Bradenton, Florida for a two-week stint at IMG Academy on February 4. The visit marks the third time in as many seasons to the renowned sport training destination, where LouCity will conduct a private training camp.

Upon returning, LouCity kicks off a four-match slate in the state of Kentucky, with a preseason opener scheduled against Young Harris College on Saturday, February 24, with the match serving as a 2018 Season Ticket Member exclusive – admission free, closed to the public. The run of games leads up to LouCity’s 2018 USL opener on Saturday, March 17 against Nashville SC.

“For us, the preseason goes in blocks. The first two weeks is conditioning and prep, the second two weeks is about our patterns and tactics, and that final piece is putting everything together and staying injury free,” said O’Connor, who will lead the team’s preseason charge alongside assistant coaches Daniel Byrd and Thabane Sutu.

Times, locations, and closed-door/open status will be subject to change, with updated information to be found on the team’s website, LouisvilleCityFC.com, and various social media channels:

Saturday, February 24 vs. Young Harris College (NCAA)
- Location TBD | Time TBD | closed to public (Season Ticket Member Event)
Saturday, March 3 at Northern Kentucky Univ. (NCAA)
- NKU Soccer Stadium | 1 PM | open, free
Wednesday, March 7 at Lipscomb Univ. (NCAA)
- Elizabethtown Sports Park | TBD | open, free
Saturday, March 10 at Saint Louis FC
- Arad McCutcheon Stadium (Evansville, IN) | 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET | open, $5 charge

Fans can follow all the action on Twitter – @loucityfc – with the possibility of remote streaming being explored. After the fulltime whistle, head over to LouisvilleCityFC.com for post-match recaps and complete coverage.

Join us in our quest to repeat as USL Champions as we grow stronger than ever! Season ticket packages for the 2018 season are currently available – for more details, visit LouisvilleCityFC.com.

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Louisville City FC Pens Defender Alexis Souahy

LOUISVILLE (January 15, 2018) – Louisville City FC can today announce the signing of defender Alexis Souahy, with the Frenchman joining pending federation registration. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be released.

Souahy comes to Louisville after three years at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Acting as the team’s “Ironman,” Souahy started every game during his career as a Falcon, playing all but 29 seconds and totaling over 5,000 minutes. A team captain for BGSU in 2017, the defender earned multiple accolades, including a spot on the All-MAC Second Team and the All-Ohio First Team, as selected by the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association (OCSA).

“What LouCity has done in the league in their first three seasons is something that anyone sees when you look at the club. They have shown their success as a team,” said Souahy. “What made this club the one for me is the quality of the organization, the coaches, and last but not least, the fans. There is such a great environment and atmosphere on game days. I’m excited to get down to the City.”

Born on January 13, 1995, in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, Souahy’s career kick-started with Le Havre Athletic Club, where he helped guide the side to fourth-place finishes in both the U19 National Championship and the Championnat de France amateur 2 (FRA 5). Graduating from Saint Joseph (’13) in Le Havre, France, Souahy spent his freshman year at Notre Dame College, starting all 18 matches for the Falcons and helping his school to an at-large berth to the NCAA Championships.

The defender will be the second addition in defense for head coach James O’Connor after LouCity completed the signing of Pat McMahon from FC Cincinnati in December.

“I am looking forward to helping the team achieve as many things as they did in the previous season and more,” said Souahy. “I loved Coach O’Connor’s personality. We talked about the club, the culture of the team, and of course, our goals for this year. The team culture aspect is what influenced me most, which is obviously a major part of why the team has made so much success.”

Preseason for the “Boys in Purple” will commence on February 5 with the squad returning to Louisville before their two-week stint at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Following the club’s 2017 USL Cup-winning campaign, the 2018 season kicks off on Saturday, March 17 when LouCity hosts expansion side Nashville SC in their inaugural match. Season ticket packages are currently available with seats starting at $12 per game; for details, visit www.LouCityFC.com.

PLAYER INFORMATION
Name: Alexis Souahy
Position: Defender
Hometown: Seine-Saint-Denis, FRA
Born: 1/13/1995 (22)
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 180 lbs
Previous Club: Bowling Green State University (NCAA)

Louisville City FC Roster as of Monday, January 15:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Tim Dobrolowski, Chris Hubbard, Greg Ranjitsingh

DEFENDERS (5): Paco Craig, Pat McMahon, Kyle Smith, Alexis Souahy, Sean Totsch

MIDFIELDERS (9): Richard Ballard, George Davis IV, Paolo DelPiccolo, Oscar Jimenez, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Niall McCabe, Brian Ownby, Magnus Rasmussen, Devon “Speedy” Williams

FORWARDS (3): Ilija Ilic, Cameron Lancaster, Luke Spencer

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About Louisville City FC
Since its launch in 2014, Louisville City FC has been committed to serving the community of Louisville as the city’s professional soccer team. The 2017 season marked the third year of play for LouCity in the United Soccer League (USL), a professional soccer league based in the United States and Canada. On October 26, the Louisville Metro Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new soccer-specific stadium in the Butchertown neighborhood with a projected opening slated for March 2020.

Finishing in the top five in average attendance in the USL at Slugger Field since 2015, LouCity’s remarkable 2017 campaign included winning the 2017 USL Cup in the club’s first appearance in the final. Get the latest news on LouCity at LouisvilleCityFC.com and via the club’s channels on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

LouCity to Host Nashville SC or 2018 Home Opener

TAMPA (January 12, 2018) – The United Soccer League today announced the home openers for the 2018 USL regular season, with the league’s 33 clubs set to embark on a 31-week regular-season schedule that will open with a 14-game slate of contests the weekend of March 16-18.

Louisville City FC, 2017 USL Cup Champion, will open the season on home turf as it welcomes expansion side Nashville SC on March 17 in one of the opening weekend’s must-see contests. Two other expansion clubs will also face off that same night as Fresno FC faces Las Vegas Lights FC at Chukchansi Park in the inaugural regular-season contest for both clubs.

One of the Western Conference’s major rivalries will also be at the fore on the opening weekend of the regular season, with the Black Gold Derby between OKC Energy FC and Tulsa Roughnecks FC set to resume at OKC’s Taft Stadium on Saturday night. Also in the Western Conference, two of the league’s marquee clubs will square off, as Sacramento Republic FC plays host to San Antonio FC at Papa Murphy’s Park, while Orange County SC will welcome Phoenix Rising FC to Champions Soccer Stadium for another intriguing clash to open the regular season.

In the Eastern Conference a pair of familiar foes will meet at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park as North Carolina FC makes its USL debut against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and for a third successive year, the Charleston Battery will host FC Cincinnati at MUSC Health Stadium on the opening Saturday of the season.

The regular season will open on Friday, March 16 when Rio Grande Valley FC plays host to Saint Louis FC at H-E-B Park, and Seattle Sounders FC 2 marks its debut in Tacoma, Washington, by hosting Cascadia rivals the Portland Timbers 2.

Other notable home openers include the first meeting between Nevada rivals Las Vegas Lights FC and Reno 1868 FC, which will be hosted at Las Vegas’ Cashman Field on Saturday, March 24, the same night that Nashville SC will host its inaugural home opener against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati will be part of two home openers that are sure to be memorable occasions, with the side visiting USL newcomer Indy Eleven for Indy’s inaugural home opener in the league on Saturday, March 31 before playing host to River Cities Cup rival Louisville City FC for its home opener at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, April 7.

The full 2018 USL regular season schedule will be released next week, with the 561-game slate to conclude on the weekend of October 12-14.

2018 USL Home Openers
Friday, March 16
Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Saint Louis FC
Seattle Sounders 2 vs. Portland Timbers 2

Saturday, March 17
Charleston Battery vs. FC Cincinnati
Charlotte Independence vs. Ottawa Fury FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. LA Galaxy II
Fresno FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
Louisville City FC vs. Nashville SC
New York Red Bulls II vs. Toronto FC II
North Carolina FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
OKC Energy FC vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Orange County SC vs. Phoenix Rising FC
Reno 1868 FC vs. Swope Park Rangers
Sacramento Republic FC vs. San Antonio FC

Sunday, March 18
Bethlehem Steel FC vs. Richmond Kickers

Saturday, March 24
ATL UTD 2 vs. New York Red Bulls II
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Reno 1868 FC
Nashville SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC
Richmond Kickers vs. Indy Eleven
San Antonio FC vs. Saint Louis FC
Swope Park Rangers vs. Seattle Sounders FC 2
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
Tulsa Roughnecks FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC

Saturday, March 31
Indy Eleven vs. FC Cincinnati
LA Galaxy II vs. San Antonio FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Penn FC
Real Monarchs SLC vs. Portland Timbers 2
Saint Louis FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Toronto FC II vs. Ottawa Fury FC

Saturday, April 7
FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC

Wednesday, April 18
Portland Timbers 2 vs. Rio Grande Valley FC

Saturday, April 21
Penn FC vs. Charleston Battery
Ottawa Fury FC vs. North Carolina FC

USL Reveals 2018 Conference Alignment

TAMPA (January 12, 2018) – The United Soccer League today announced its conference alignment for the 2018 USL regular season. The league will feature 33 teams across two conferences for the upcoming season, with an even greater group of regional rivalries featuring across both conferences in the new year as the league’s regular season expands to 34 games.

The conferences will be split geographically, with 16 teams in the Eastern Conference and 17 teams in the Western Conference. One team, Saint Louis FC, has moved to the Western Conference for the new season, where it will join expansion clubs Las Vegas Lights FC and Fresno FC in the battle for a place in the USL Cup Playoffs this season.

The Eastern Conference will welcome four new teams this season, with ATL UTD 2, Indy Eleven, Nashville SC and North Carolina FC joining the conference. The addition of Indy and Nashville adds to a strong pocket of clubs in the Midwest as they join FC Cincinnati and Louisville City FC, while NCFC and ATL UTD 2 complement the league’s existing clubs on the East Coast, with the Charleston Battery, Charlotte Independence and Richmond Kickers eagerly awaiting the chance to square off with their new rivals.

Orlando City B elected not to participate in the USL at the Division II level in 2018 while it evaluates its future options.

2018 USL Conference Alignment
Eastern Conference
ATL UTD 2
Bethlehem Steel FC
Charleston Battery
Charlotte Independence
FC Cincinnati
Indy Eleven
Louisville City FC
Nashville SC
New York Red Bulls II
North Carolina FC
Ottawa Fury FC
Penn FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Richmond Kickers
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Toronto FC II

Western Conference
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Fresno FC
LA Galaxy II
Las Vegas Lights FC
OKC Energy FC
Orange County SC
Phoenix Rising FC
Portland Timbers 2
Real Monarchs SLC
Reno 1868 FC
Rio Grande Valley FC
Sacramento Republic FC
Saint Louis FC
San Antonio FC
Seattle Sounders FC 2
Swope Park Rangers
Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Louisville City FC Adds Goalkeeper Chris Hubbard to Complete 'Keeper Corps

LOUISVILLE (January 11, 2018) – Louisville City FC has finalized its ranks in the goalkeeper position with the addition of former University of Notre Dame standout, goalkeeper Chris Hubbard, pending federation registration. Per club policy, terms of the contract will not be released.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Hubbard’s impressive career catapulted at Trinity High School, where he earned All-America honors as a senior and was named the Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year. With roots running deep, Hubbard has trained under the direction of LouCity FC goalkeeper coach Thabane Sutu since first crossing paths nearly a decade ago.

“To sign for my hometown club is awesome, especially because I’ve trained with everyone there the past few summers,” said the goalkeeper.

“I never would have thought that – when Thabane [Sutu] was training me as a 12-year-old – that I’d be at this point and now it’s a dream come true. He’s like a second father to me. To be able to work with him again at this level is incredible. I get to essentially train with one of my best friends.”

In his final season for the Irish in South Bend, IN, Hubbard guided Notre Dame to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, racking up 52 saves in that span (0.97 GAA). Owning the net for his final three seasons for the Irish, Hubbard tallied up over 60 appearances – starting every competitive match – and 174 saves in total, keeping a clean sheet one-third of the time he was in net.

“I just want to try to raise the level. This will be different for me in a way. I’m just looking to up the intensity and, again, push the limit in training and I hope to earn my time on the field,” said Hubbard.

Preseason for the “Boys in Purple” will commence on February 5 with the squad returning to Louisville before their two-week stint at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Following the club’s 2017 USL Cup-winning campaign, season ticket packages for the 2018 season are currently available; for details, visit www.LouCityFC.com.

PLAYER INFORMATION
Name:                     Chris Hubbard
Position:                Goalkeeper
Hometown:         Louisville, KY
Born:                        11/23/1994 (23)
Height:                    6’3”
Weight: 203 lbs
Previous Club: Univ. of Notre Dame (NCAA)

Louisville City FC Roster as of Thursday, January 11:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Tim Dobrolowski, Chris Hubbard, Greg Ranjitsingh

DEFENDERS (4): Paco Craig, Kyle Smith, Sean Totsch, Pat McMahon

MIDFIELDERS (9): Richard Ballard, George Davis IV, Paolo DelPiccolo, Oscar Jimenez, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Niall McCabe, Brian Ownby, Magnus Rasmussen, Devon “Speedy” Williams

FORWARDS (3): Ilija Ilic, Cameron Lancaster, Luke Spencer

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