The Birmingham Legion Football Club has announced four additional owners ahead of its February 2019 launch in the Magic City.

Local business leaders John Harbert, Jack Bryant, Billy Harbert and Jim Rein are joining the team of owners for the Birmingham-based United Soccer League (USL) team. The other owners are Jeff Logan, James Outland and Lee Styslinger III.

"We are proud to align with this strong group of influential, dedicated and proven local businessmen, and we are confident that their support will enhance Birmingham Legion FC as a club and a force on the field," Outland said in a statement. "Each has his own strengths, but we have one common goal moving forward: to establish Legion as a true league contender."

John Harbert is an associate with Harbert Management Corporation's U.S. real estate team, assisting in the areas of acquisitions, financings and dispositions for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Bryant is director and co-portfolio manager of the Harbert Discovery Fund, which seeks to generate long-term capital growth primarily through investments in small and microcap stocks in the U.S. and Canada.

Billy Harbert serves as chairman and chief executive officer of BL Harbert International, providing leadership and direction of all company projects worldwide and guiding executive management and C-suite executives.

Rein is a founding Partner of Bonaventure Capital where he primarily participates in private market activities and previous president and COO of BL Harbert International.

"Our ownership's collective expertise, business acumen and community pride are invaluable to our project, and their professional and personal reputations will be pivotal forces as we approach our inaugural season of play," Jay Heaps, Legion FC president and general manager said. "We welcome John, Jack, Billy and Jim to the Legion FC family and look forward to all we accomplish together."

The USL officially announced Birmingham as one of their team locations on Aug. 8, 2017. The summer 2018 Premier Development League season will be played under the 'Birmingham Hammers' name, with formal 2019 USL season play ensuing under the "Legion" identity.

Birmingham Legion FC will play its home games at UAB following the completion of the university's stadium expansion. The expansion of UAB's current soccer stadium was approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustee earlier this year.

Legion FC will sign an eight-year lease with UAB after the completion of the venue.

The new soccer stadium's grandstand will seat between 4,500 to 5,000 fans, according to the terms of the lease. Concessions and restrooms will be expanded, and alcohol will be served during games