LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Friday the club had signed 2022 USL Championship All-League selection Sean Totsch to a new multi-year contract, keeping one of the USL Championship’s top defenders in purple. Full terms of the deal, which is pending league and federation approval, were not disclosed.

“Totsch continues to show how important he is to this team both on and off of the field,” said LouCity Head Coach Danny Cruz. “We have watched him grow throughout his time here and feel his leadership on the field and in the film room played an important role in the success we had this year. We are excited to have him back and look forward to seeing him help us push toward our ultimate goal of winning a USL Championship title.”

Totsch has been voted to the USL Championship All-League First Team in the past three consecutive seasons, with his latest honor coming after he recorded 30 appearances and set an individual single-season record for a defender with nine goals in then regular season. The 31-year-old also ranked on or near the team lead in a number of defensive categories, such as clearances (51), blocks (11) and tackles (40).

“I’m really happy to be locked in here in Louisville,” said Totsch. “I love this team and this city I now call home. I can’t wait to get back to Lynn family Stadium and start our pursuit of a third star.”

Totsch signed with LouCity prior to the 2017 season, just in time to help the club become the first in the Championship’s history to win consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018. The Northern Illinois University product also won the USL Championship in 2015 with the Rochester Rhinos.

Totsch is LouCity’s 18th returning player announced to date. Cruz and his staff continue to negotiate toward new contracts for other returners with updates to be provided in due time.