ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Monday they had completed the signing of defender Damion Lowe, pending league and USSF approval. Per club policy, further contract details were not disclosed.

Lowe, 23, joins the Rowdies backline after an impressive 2016 season with Minnesota United FC. He was in Minnesota on loan from Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders and featured in 27 games for United, starting 25 matches and logging 2,241 minutes as one of the Loons’ first-choice center backs.

“We got to see Damion up close last year when we played against him,” Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “He’s a handful to play against due to his size and strength, but he’s also a smart defender. He’s got the grittiness we’re looking for and we’re excited to bring him to Tampa Bay.”