COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced on Monday it had signed forward Adrien Perez to a multi-year contract covering through the 2027 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Perez joins the club following two productive seasons with Louisville City FC in the USL Championship, here he recorded nine goals and nine assists in 54 appearances across all competitions for the two-time Players’ Shield title-winner. Perez also recorded 36 chances and 25 shots on target while notching 2,731 minutes of action across all competitions.

“Adrien is a proven winner who has been a standout in the league for many years. His creativity and the excitement he brings on the attacking end is something that adds to our firepower instantly,” said Switchbacks Head Coach Alan McCann. “He is coming in hungry to add to his success in previous years and will be another fantastic character in our dressing room.” 

Prior to his stint in Louisville, Perez spent the 2023 season with San Diego Loyal SC, where he tallied 10 goals and three assists in 31 appearances. He also brings valuable Major League Soccer experience, having played for Los Angeles FC from 2019 to 2020, where he was part of the Supporters’ Shield-winning squad in 2019, as well as D.C. United from 2021 to 2022.

“I can’t wait to get the season started with the boys and give my all for the fans and the city,” said Perez.