CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence announced on Tuesday that the club had signed midfielder Jun Marques-Davidson to a new contract for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval.

The 33-year-old veteran returns to the Independence for his second season with the team and his 15th as a professional. Davidson had previously played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Carolina RailHawks, and most recently Siam Navy of the Thai League.

Davidson said he was aiming to be a leader within a roster that mixes returning rookies with seasoned returning veterans.

“It’s important to have a team that balances this dynamic,” said Davidson. “Every player has their own qualities and certain times of the season, good times and bad times, the team needs those qualities and they can help and contribute to the team.”