Forward JJ Williams Rejoins Legion FC to Take on Louisville City FC
May 9, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Columbus Crew SC forward JJ Williams has rejoined Birmingham Legion FC this for his second stint while on a season-long, open-ended, game-by-game loan. Williams will be available for Saturday's game versus Louisville City FC and for future matches to be determined on a game-by-game basis.
The match will be the first in Birmingham at BBVA Compass Field for the Alabama-native and will be his first game back with the club since he scored two goals in Legion FC's victory at Saint Louis FC.
Williams, 21, was selected by Crew SC in the First Round of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft on January 11, 2019. Before joining the Black & Gold, Williams played three seasons (2016-2018) at the University of Kentucky, making 57 appearances (30 starts), scoring 24 goals and providing 15 assists. He was a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist, a First-Team All-American, and the Conference USA Player of the Year in 2018.
While he grew up in Montgomery, AL, Williams spent his club career playing in Birmingham for Vestavia FC and was the 2016 Alabama High School Player of the Year playing at Alabama Christian Academy. He played in USL League Two for the local Birmingham Hammers, as well as Reading United and the Dayton Dutch Lions.
Williams joins the team this week, will return to Columbus following the match, and will periodically rejoin Legion FC throughout the season.
Transaction: On April 12, 2019, forward JJ Williams joined Legion FC on an open-ended, game-by-game loan from MLS side Columbus Crew SC.
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