IRVINE, Calif. – Orange County SC announced on Wednesday the signing of goalkeeper Charlie Lyon, who joins the club following two years with Seattle Sounders FC where he spent the majority of his time on loan with Seattle Sounders 2 in the USL. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

After being drafted by the Sounders in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Lyon spent the past two seasons on loan with Seattle Sounders FC 2, where he made 41 USL appearances, and helped the side reach the 2015 USL Cup Playoffs. During that time he firmly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the USL despite only being 24 years old.

“Charlie is a strong young goalkeeper who has both league experience and vast potential,” said Orange County Head Coach Logan Pause. “His character fits well with our organization and team.”