LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Tuesday it had signed veteran forward Brian Ownby to a new contract ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season. Terms of Ownby’s agreement are pending league and federation approval.

Sidelined by injury in 2024, Ownby is set to return for the club where he ranks first in career assists (37), third in career goals (32) and fifth in appearances (191) and minutes played (12,957).

“We're thrilled to be able to keep Brian here at Louisville City," said LouCity Head Coach Danny Cruz. "His commitment and dedication last year to both leadership as well as rehab was amazing to watch. Brian continues to have a major impact in our locker room, but I am also excited to see him back on the field doing what he loves. He is a versatile attacker for us, and I look forward to his contributions in 2025.”

Ownby was set to captain LouCity in 2024 until a leg injury in City's preseason finale sidelined the winger for the year. The 34-year-old, however, has continued to look better with age, tallying 10 assists in 2021 and 9 goals in 2022 — both career-highs.

The University of Virginia graduate has played for LouCity since the club claimed its back-to-back USL Championship titles in 2017 and 2018. Amid his rehab, Ownby remained an influential voice in the locker room as the boys in purple raised their first Players' Shield in 2024.

“I’m excited to be back for my ninth season with the organization,” said Ownby said. “Last year did not go as planned for me individually, but it was a joy watching the team come together and the success they had on the field. I’m looking forward to helping and pushing toward a championship that this club and the fans deserve.”