LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Wednesday that the club had signed goalkeeper Ryan Troutman to his first professional contract ahead of the 2024 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Troutman is a local product who graduated from Trinity High School and competed at both the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky in his collegiate career. 

“We had a look at a lot of goalkeepers this preseason, as we wanted to make sure that we brought someone in that would be a good fit for our group," said LouCity Head Coach Danny Cruz. "Ryan did an excellent job during his time here in preseason, and we are happy that we have been able to finalize our goalkeeping group. He is a player that has a lot of potential and will continue to push the group to be at their best every day.”

Troutman was a First Team All-State selection at Trinity, where he returned last fall to work as an assistant coach. Following a freshman year at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Troutman transferred to Kentucky. He made 13 appearances for the Wildcats, posting a record of 10-1-2.

After joining the program at the University of Louisville, Troutman started 12 times in 2022, keeping a 0.98 goals-against average. He missed his final college season in 2023 due to injury before joining LouCity on trial this preseason.

“I'm excited to be joining my hometown club to start my professional career,” said Troutman. “Since Louisville City started 10 seasons ago, it has been a dream of mine to play here. Being able to represent this city and this club is truly something special. I can’t wait to get to work and help bring more trophies to the club.”

Troutman joins a LouCity goalkeeping corps that features Damian Las, a U.S. youth international on loan from Major League Soccer’s Austin FC, and Danny Faundez, who’s back for a third year in purple.

“Ryan is a welcome addition to our goalkeeper group, and I look forward to working with him,” said LouCity goalkeepers coach Scott Budnick. “He is good with his feet, has a solid positional sense and is a nice shot-stopper. Ryan has trained well with Damian and Danny during his time with us and will add depth to our position group moving forward.”