LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Wednesday the signing of winger Brian Ownby ahead of the 2017 USL season. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

Ownby joins Louisville after having spent the past two seasons with the Richmond Kickers, where he recorded seven goals and seven assists in 39 regular-season appearances. Ownby has made more than 50 appearances in the USL overall, having spent time on loan with the Kickers in 2013 and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2014 from the Houston Dynamo. Ownby also made 29 appearances in MLS for the Dynamo.

“Brian is someone who has tremendous potential,” said Louiville Head Coach James O’Connor. “He possesses a lot of the attributes that I think are needed to play in the MLS, and it’s just a matter of putting it together. We think we can help him with that.

“We’re excited to get Brian on board. He gives us a bit of experience and pace. He’s someone who we think can have a strong year.”