A Louisville City FC blog

Louisville City is developing a habit of poaching talent from its rivals. Less than a month after securing former Indy Eleven player, Tyler Gibson, City has just announced the signing of FC Cincinnati fan-favorite, Jimmy McLaughlin. The Pennsylvania native was part of the Philadelphia Union’s youth system and played one season collegiately for Colgate University, earning 2011 Patriot League Rookie of the Year honors. In October 2012, McLaughlin made his MLS debut, coming on a

After a number of re-signing, Louisville City has its first new acquisition of the offseason. Tyler Gibson will join the squad from rivals, Indy Eleven. The Knoxville-native was a four-year starter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte earning Freshmen-of-the-Year in 2009 as well as All Atlantic 10 conference First Team selections. After college, he played in the NASL for the San Antonio Scorpions (2015), Rayo OKC (2016), and the short-lived San Francisco Deltas (w

While we patiently wait for more Louisville City news and the 2021 season, I have a surprise! For those of you who are regular users of Twitter and followers of all things Lou City, you are likely familiar with the work of @USLTactics. The brilliant mind behind this account is responsible for many fantastic analytical and tactical breakdowns of performances in the USL (as the account name implies). If you not already following this account, you really should be! @USLTactics w

FIFA is a soccer game released yearly by Electronic Arts (EA) that allows gamers to play as their favorite team. While FIFA boasts a huge variety of leagues and teams from around the world, unfortunately, the USL is not one of them. Fans of the USL would be eager to see FIFA (or Pro Evolution Soccer) include the league in future installments, however, previous editions of the game feature several players who are now in the USL ranks. While we cannot jump into a game controlli

LouCity’s young standout, Jonathan Gomez, has long been tied to a move to Europe. Because of FIFA restrictions, that move would not be possible for him until the age of 18. Based on several social media posts, JoGo has been on trial in Alcochete, Portugal, home of Sporting CP. Given that his older brother, Johan Gomez, is also in Portugal, it’s not entirely shocking that he could land in the Primeira Liga. A bright future lies ahead for the 17-year-old US Youth international.

As you may have already read online, the Coopers are holding their annual board election. With my desire to become more involved in the Lou City/Racing Lou community, I have decided to run for one of the Member-At-Large positions. The Member-At-Large role will “attend all Board of Directors meetings, club events, and general membership meetings; perform duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors or the President.” I am running as I see a unique opportunity for the C