JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sporting Club Jacksonville announced on Thursday it had signed defenders Mohamed Traore, Ethan Dudley and Tyshawn Rose ahead of the club’s inaugural season in the USL Championship. The transactions are pending league and federation approval.

Traore joins Jacksonville having spent the past three seasons with fellow USL Championship club Phoenix Rising FC, where he recorded 53 appearances across the regular season and playoffs and helped the side win the 2023 league title. The 23-year-old has logged 7,516 minutes in the league overall, having spent two seasons with Las Vegas Lights FC previously, and posted a duel success rate of 57.7 percent and tackle success rate of 57.8 percent while recording 25 blocked shots, 300 clearances, 105 interceptions and 494 recoveries.

“I’m excited to bring my experience winning in this league to Sporting JAX,” Traore said. “I’m ready to get to work in Jacksonville.”

Dudley returns to the First Coast following professional stints in USL League One and MLS NEXT Pro, most recently with Atlanta United 2 and Chattanooga FC. The 6-foot-4 defender represents his hometown region of St. Johns, Fla., on the club’s inaugural roster after making 30 appearances in MLSNP over the past two seasons, recording one goal and one assist.

“Playing professionally so close to home means a lot to me,” Dudley said. “Being part of an inaugural team makes it even more special.”

Rose brings additional United Soccer League experience after playing pre-professionally in USL League Two with Boston Bolts and Seacoast United during his collegiate career at Boston College. He has also competed in MLS NEXT Pro with North Texas SC and Huntsville City FC and recorded 11 assists in 51 appearances over the past three seasons.

“Starting this next chapter with a club like Sporting JAX is exciting,” Rose said. “It’s a unique opportunity for the team and myself to help build something special.”