The Charlotte Independence made a splash on Thursday with the announcement that they signed World Cup veteran Jung-Soo Lee for the 2018 season. Lee, a South Korean international, had success at the highest level of the sport: He scored two goals in the 2010 World Cup.

Transfermarkt lists the centerback as 6 foot, 1 inch and “retired,” but he is obviously a threat on set-pieces, something the Jacks lacked last season.

This signing is a big deal for Charlotte as Lee should be a high-quality technical addition with a ton of experience. Hopefully, he will adapt quickly to a new culture and will establish strong chemistry with the rest of the squad.

Jacks fans could get their first glimpse of Lee on Feb. 17 in Charleston against the Columbus Crew in Charlotte’s first preseason scrimmage. Kick-off time and location have not been announced however, so this could be a closed match. If that is the case, fans can catch him and the rest of the Jacks on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at Matthews Sportsplex when Charlotte takes on USL newcomer North Carolina FC.

The 2018 regular season starts Mar. 17 against the Ottawa Fury. Ticket information is available on the Charlotte Independence site, here.