Louisville City FC has signed defender Jake Morris to a multi-year contract extension that could keep him with the club through the 2028 campaign. | Photo courtesy Zachary Taft / North Carolina FC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC announced on Thursday it had signed wingback Jake Morris to a new contract through the 2027 USL Championship season with an option for the 2028 campaign. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.
The 26-year-old is in his second season with LouCity. He has appeared in 42 games across all competitions for the club, scoring five goals and contributing eight assists. Notably, Morris scored the goal that clinched LouCity's first Players' Shield title in 2024.
“We are happy to be able to extend Jake’s time here in Louisville. He is a dynamic player in this league and played a very important role in our run to the Players' Shield last season,” said LouCity Head Coach Danny Cruz. “While he has spent this season trying to return to full health, I am excited about what the future holds for him at this club and am confident he will play an important role as we push to accomplish our goals in 2025.”
Injuries have stalled Morris’ progress to begin 2025, but he has seen action in the last three games off the bench. He had an assist in LouCity's 4-1 win over Loudoun United on Wednesday night, and has played 177 minutes across all competitions, helping LouCity to currently lead the race for the USL Championship Players’ Shield at the top of the Eastern Conference.
“I’m super excited to continue with the team and this amazing year we are having,” Morris said. “I want to thank my team and staff for all their support over the last year and a half. I can't wait for the ongoing success this club has, and I’m blessed to be a part of it.”