New Signing – Evan Davila

Photo Credit: Cal

He scored TWICE against FC Cincinnati 2 in a closed-door friendly on 03/02/2024. That’s a good enough reason to sign him in my books! Evan Davila (Insta) is the latest to officially join the 2024 Louisville City roster. Evan, who made an appearance later in the One Knox friendly, is the younger brother of Taylor Davila who signed back in January.

Evan is a recent graduate of Cal where he was a regular midfield feature and earned All-Region honors and a spot on the All-Pac-12 First Team. He signs after a successful trial period with the club.

“I have spoken the entire offseason about the importance of bringing in players that are hungry with ambition to want to improve every single day. Evan is a player that we brought in on trial and fit in from the start," said coach Danny Cruz. "He is a versatile player that's constantly looking to play forward and brings quality in the final third.”

“To graduate college and then sign for a great organization like LouCity is a dream come true,” said Evan Davila. “I’m grateful to be able to represent this city with its amazing fans. I’m also super excited to play and compete with my brother, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Much like Jansen Wilson, he clearly was doing something right to earn a contract with such a competitive team. At minimum, he gets the opportunity to learn from a group of guys who know how to win and compete with them. However, I don’t think that Coach Cruz would have him in the mix if he wasn’t capable enough to make the eighteen. Excited to see how he fairs in his first professional season!

Parting Thoughts

• 2024 Signings:

  • Arturo Ordoñez

  • Tola Showunmi

  • Adrien Perez

  • Jake Morris

  • Sam Gleadle

  • Issac Cano

  • Taylor Davila

  • Damian Las

  • Jansen Wilson

  • Ryan Troutman

• Want more reading on LouCity? Check out the following:

  • Louisville City’s 2024 Storylines

  • Meet Elijah Wynder: Louisville City FC’s Trailblazing Young Star 

  • Louisville City On The Road 

  • Slugger Field vs Lynn Family Stadium 

  • The Tifos of Louisville City

  • What Are Expected Goals (xG)?

  • What Are Goals Added (G+)?

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