The boys in purple take to the field tomorrow for the first game of the season against Atlanta United FC, so grab your LouCity FC hat + scarf because it’s going to be a chilly start to what should be a hot season.

Pro tip: Lynn Family Stadium has this nifty guide to help you prepare for game day — from parking instructions to an A to Z list of stadium policies.

LouCity FC ended its regular season last year with 18 wins, seven losses, and seven tied matches + averaged 10,088 fans at its home games. We’ve got spirit, yes we do, so here’s a look at the 2022 season.

Some new faces:

Head Coach Danny Cruz. It will be his first full season leading LouCity FC, though he’s worked alongside the team since 2018. He was named head coach in October.

Amadou Dia. The 28-year-old player joined the team in January to fill Jonathan Gomez’s former left-back spot. Amadou was Phoenix Rising FC’s club Defender of the year in 2018 + 2019.
Wilson Harris. A 22-year-old addition from Sporting Kansas City II, Wilson scored 25 goals in 66 appearances for his former team over the last four years.
Kyle Morton. The 27-year-old is a two-time finalist for USL Championship Goalkeeper of the Year + joins the club from the Houston Dynamo.

Key games

Tomorrow’s game at Lynn Family Stadium. LouCity won two matches out of four against Atlanta United last season + the team is regarded as one of the best reserve squads in Major League Soccer.
March 26. LouCity takes on rival Indy Eleven at Lynn Family Stadium — which will be the team’s last home game until the end of April.
July 2. A matchup against LouCity’s top divisional rival last year, Birmingham Legion FC, will take place on Saturday at home.
July 20. Phoenix Rising, the two-time USL Championship finalists, will face off against LouCity at Lynn Family Stadium.

Now that we’ve had a preview, warm up those vocal cords to cheer on LouCity. Check out these chants from the Louisville Coopers, a supporter group.