LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Monday veteran midfielder Niall McCabe will return for an 11th season in 2025 after signing a new contract with the club. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

McCabe’s deal continues the midfielder’s record-setting LouCity tenure, the longest of any USL Championship player at one club in league history. McCabe is the only player from City’s original 2015 roster still playing for the club, .

His career honors mirror those of the organization: two USL Championship titles (2017, 2018), four Eastern Conference crowns (2017-2019, 2022) and the 2024 USL Championship Players’ Shield. The 34-year-old ranks second in club history with 237 appearances, and fourth in minutes played at 14,026.

“We're happy to extend Niall for another year at Louisville City," said LouCity Head Coach Danny Cruz. “His leadership and understanding of what it means to play for this club continues to be very important in our locker room. I’m looking forward to having him back in 2025 as we push toward winning more silverware.”

This past year, McCabe played in 26 games during the most successful regular season in City’s decorated history, starting twice and registering his 32nd career assist as the boys in purple matched the league record for wins in a single season with 24. The team also set new club highs for wins, goals scored (86) and points earned (76).

“I’m very happy to be back with the boys,” said McCabe. “It’s an ultra-talented squad that works very hard day-in, day-out. I’m ready to help this team go further in 2025.”

A native of Dublin, Ireland, McCabe attended Young Harris College in Georgia. He now lives in Louisville’s East End with his family: wife Ashleigh, son Luca and daughter Charlotte.