Experienced center back reunites with new Head Coach Mario Sanchez, finalist for USL League One Defender of the Year
TULSA – FC Tulsa today announced it has acquired defender Alexis Souahy via transfer from Spokane Velocity FC of USL League One. Terms of the transfer agreement will not be disclosed, per club policy, and the transaction is pending league and federation approval.
Souahy has logged 117 appearances and 8,454 minutes of action in the USL Championship across the regular season and playoffs, winning the league title with Louisville City FC in his first professional season in 2018. The 29-year-old also previously competed for New Mexico United and will bring years of experience to FC Tulsa.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team this year!” Souahy said. “I am very excited to meet the fans very soon, and I’m looking forward to contributing to make 2024 the best season yet!”
Most recently, Souahy competed for Union Omaha, where he started every game as Los Buhos won the 2023 USL League One Players’ Shield. Souahy was named to the USL League One All-League First Team after leading the club in clearances (93) and blocked shots (17).
He had signed with Spokane early in January ahead of the club’s inaugural season in League One this spring but will now be reunited with new FC Tulsa Head Coach Mario Sanchez and assistant coach Luke Spencer after their arrival from Louisville City FC’s organization earlier this month.
“Alexis is someone who I have worked with previously at LouCity.” Head Coach Mario Sanchez said. “He fits the profile that we are looking for in a player. Most importantly, Alexis is a winner. He has the character and mentality that we look for in players who join the club. We are excited to have him here.”
Prior to joining the professional ranks, Souahy competed for the Michigan Bucks in USL League Two where he helped the side win the league title in 2016. He also competed collegiately for Bowling Green University before joining the professional ranks at Louisville City. In 2021, he earned his first international cap for Comoros in an exhibition against Malawi.
Phonetic pronunciation of name: [AH-LEX-EE SWAH-HEE]
Position: Defender
Height: 6’1
Weight: 185 lbs.
Date of birth: 1/13/1995
Hometown: Boulogne, France
Previous Club: Spokane Velocity FC (USL League One)
