LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Monday it had acquired midfielder Kenney Walker on loan from Indy Eleven for the remainder of the 2020 season. The loan agreement was completed on Friday prior to the roster freeze for the Championship season, bringing the experienced midfielder back to the city where he competed collegiately for the University of Louisville.

“Kenney’s resume is outstanding,” said LouCity Head Coach and Sporting Director John Hackworth. “He’s a person who our staff knows really well. He fits our culture and our locker room. He also brings a high level of character, and it’s an opportunity for both of us.”

Walker crossed paths with the former U-17 National Team coach Hackworth during his time as a youth international. In college, he was also coached by Mario Sanchez, then a member of the University of Louisville’s staff and now youth academy director for LouCity/Racing Louisville FC.

As a pro, Walker was selected 38th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by the LA Galaxy and remained within its system until signing with FC Cincinnati for the 2016 season. There, Walker shone before moving to the Indy Eleven to open the 2019 season.

“It’s good to be back in Louisville — not just for family and living but to be able to play for the city again after being here for school,” Walker said. “It’s nice to be able to represent Louisville again.”

Walker is a 31-year-old native of Wickliffe, Ohio. In his only full season with Indy Eleven, he made 31 appearances while leading his side in tackles (70) and ranking second on the team in assists (5) in 2019.

“They have a very good system, maintaining possession throughout the game and getting everybody involved,” Walker said of LouCity. “They’re obviously doing extremely well and on a roll. I don’t want to come in and disturb anything going on. I want to help however I can.

“The staff has told me — and I know personally — I’m not going to come straight in and play games. It’s more about being an option if needed and supporting the guys who are already here, slowly getting in with the team and acclimating.”