Huntsville City FC have signed midfielder Philip Mayaka to the club ahead of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season. Mayaka, 24, spent two seasons with Crown Legacy FC (Charlotte FC's affiliate), making 45 appearances in which he scored once and added two assists.
“Philip is a culture setter and a proven winner in MLS NEXT Pro,” said Matt Cairns, Huntsville City FC Director of Soccer Operations, in Huntsville's press release. “We are confident his leadership, technical ability and mentality will be a huge asset to our group as we strive for team success in 2025.”
Before signing with Crown Legacy, Mayaka played two years at Clemson University after developing in the Orlando City academy. He was drafted third overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado, where he made 18 appearances in MLS NEXT Pro and 19 on loan with Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.
Huntsville City FC Roster (as of February 12, 2025)
Goalkeepers: Erik Lauta
Defenders: Blake Bowen, Kessy Coulibaly, Jordan Knight, Tyshawn Rose
Midfielders: Patrick Amarh, Alan Carleton, Christian Koffi, Philip Mayaka, Ethan O’Brien, Moisés Véliz
Forwards: Real Gill, Malik Henry-Scott, Gio Miglietti
