St. Louis CITY SC Signs Defender Lucas Bartlett to MLS Contract
March 8, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
St. Louis City SC News Release
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis CITY SC has signed defender Lucas Bartlett to an MLS contract. The 25-year-old is joining the club on a one-year deal, with two option years in 2024 and 2025. With Bartlett's addition to the squad, defender Joakim Nilsson has been placed on the Injury Reserve List.
"Lucas has shown his quality from the first day he came to camp as a trialist," said St. Louis CITY SC Sporting Director, Lutz Pfannenstiel. "He has incorporated himself well with the guys in the locker room and has shown in his short time here that he has what it takes to compete at this level."
During preseason camp, Bartlett appeared in matches against Philadelphia Union, LA Galaxy, New York City FC and Inter Miami CF, scoring a goal in the latter. Prior to joining CITY SC's camp, he played for FC Dallas after the club selected him sixth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. He primarily saw action at the MLS Next Pro level, logging 13 starts for North Texas SC and helping the team to a third-place finish in the Western Conference.
After beginning his collegiate career at Loyola University Chicago, Bartlett moved to Drake University following his freshman year and was named team captain for each of the next three seasons. The Kansas City, Missouri, native went on to finish his career at St. John's University, receiving First-Team All-Big East honors and earning an invitation to the MLS College Showcase after leading the Red Storm to an NCAA Tournament bid.
TRANSACTION: St. Louis CITY SC signs Lucas Bartlett to a one-year deal, with two option years in 2024 and 2025 on March 8, 2023.
LUCAS BARTLETT
Position: Defender
DOB: 7/26/1997 (25)
Height: 6' 3"
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
Nationality:USA
Last Club: FC Dallas
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from March 8, 2023
- Charlotte FC Needs to Turn Performances into Wins Says Nathan Byrne - Charlotte FC
- Houston Dynamo Football Club Expands Local Offerings at Shell Energy Stadium with 10 New Restaurant Partners - Houston Dynamo FC
- FC Dallas Announces 2023 Watch Parties Series Presented by Heineken - FC Dallas
- Inter Miami CF Partners with Sparco; Unveils All New DRV PNK Stadium Benches - Inter Miami CF
- Flashback: Miami Heat - New York City FC
- Inter Miami CF Heading to New York for First Road Match of 2023 Season this Saturday - Inter Miami CF
- Minnesota United Announces Plans for 2023 Allianz Field Home Opener - Minnesota United FC
- Club StatementÃâà- Colorado Rapids
- New England Revolution Academy Highlights: March 8, 2022 - New England Revolution
- Inter Miami Celebrates the Women of Inter Miami on International Women's Day - Inter Miami CF
- St. Louis CITY SC Signs Defender Lucas Bartlett to MLS Contract - St. Louis City SC
- Whitecaps FC to Celebrate Women & Girls in Sport at Saturday's Match - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- CF Montréal Partners with the Aléo Foundation to Award Scholarships - Club de Foot Montreal
- Mexican Women's National Team to Kick off Inaugural MexTour W this April in Houston and Chicago - Houston Dynamo FC
- FC Cincinnati Celebrates Women's History Month, to Host Breaking Barriers on March 22 - FC Cincinnati
- Keys to the Match: Homecoming - New York City FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent St. Louis City SC Stories
- St. Louis CITY SC Falls 2-0 at FC Dallas
- Kyle Hiebert Selected for Canadian Men's National Team 2024 Copa America Roster
- St. Louis CITY SC Signs John Klein on Short-Term Loan Agreement from St Louis CITY2
- St. Louis CITY SC Shuts out Portland Timbers at CITYPARK
- St. Louis CITY SC Adds Australian Youth National Midfielder/Defender Jake Girdwood-Reich