NASHVILLE – Maximus Ekk, who played last season for Huntsville City FC, has signed with Nashville Soccer Club. HCFC is the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of Nashville.
Ekk, 19, has signed through the Major League Soccer season with options for 2026, 2027, and 2028, Nashville announced. The California native will continue to develop between Nashville and the Rocket City.
“Max is a bright, young, attacking talent with bags of potential,” said Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs. “His versatility enables him to play multiple roles across our front line, and his tenacity makes him a constant goal threat.”
Ekk signed with Huntsville City FC in January 2024 after playing his 2023 season with USL League One side Central Valley Fuego FC. He made seven appearances for the Boys in Blue in 2024 before being injured, starting six times and contributing one assist.
Huntsville City FC opens its season March 9 in the Windy City as the Boys in Blue take on Chicago Fire FC II.
The home opener is March 28 when Philadelphia Union II rolls in for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Single-game tickets will go on sale for the general public at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Season ticket members will have access to an exclusive 24-hour sale window starting 10 a.m. Tuesday.
For ticket information, click here.
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