ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced on Monday the club had signed former Ottawa Fury FC defender Jonathan Barden. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

Barden made 27 appearances for Fury FC in the 2017 USL season, where he recorded 65 interceptions and won 53 of 65 tackles and scored a lone goal in the regular season which came against STLFC. A native of London, England, Barden had previously played for Fury FC while it was part of the PDL as he attended James Madison University prior to turning professional in 2015.

“I’m delighted to have signed with Saint Louis FC,” said Barden. “Anthony is a really ambitious manager and he is assembling a great squad that I cannot wait to join. Also, the fans in St. Louis are some of the best in the league so I’m excited to play in front of them and bring the success they undoubtedly deserve this season.”