HARTFORD, Conn. – Hartford Athletic announced on Friday the club had signed midfielder Justin Ingram to a 25-day contract. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Ingram joins Hartford after most recently playing with fellow USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC, where he made 26 appearances across all competitions in the 2023 season. The 25-year-old had previously begun his professional career in 2022 with Indy Eleven in the USL Championship, where he made 30 appearances and earned a spot on the USL Championship Team of the Week twice during his rookie campaign.

“We’re excited to welcome Justin to the group,” said Head Coach and General Manager Brendan Burke. “He’s a versatile midfielder who brings high energy and good quality on the ball. His experience in the league will help us immediately as we navigate a busy stretch of the season.”

Prior to his professional career, Ingram played collegiately at the University of Virginia and Loyola University Maryland, where he was a standout performer and team captain. A technically gifted central midfielder, Ingram is known for his vision, passing range, and ability to break lines in possession.