OTTAWA – Ottawa Fury FC announced on Tuesday that Carl Haworth, the club’s leading scorer and Player of the Year for the 2016 season, will remain with the club next season. Haworth, the longest serving member of Fury FC, will return to Canada’s Capital for the 2017 USL season pending league and federation approval.

“We’re delighted to have Carl returning to the club for a fourth season,” said Fury FC head coach Paul Dalglish. “Carl brings a work ethic and style of play that matches the way we want to play the game. We have great faith in Carl and his abilities and he’s shown us great faith in committing to return to the club for the 2017 USL season.”

The 27-year-old produced career highs across the board in 2016, leading his team in goals, assists and shots. Haworth finished the season with eight goals and six assists in all competitions. In three professional seasons in Ottawa, Haworth has made 77 appearances, and logged more than 5,300 minutes while scoring 11 goals and six assists.

"It’s been an amazing experience with Ottawa Fury FC – one filled with many highlights and memorable moments,” said Haworth, fresh of being named the club’s Player of the Year for 2016. “I am excited to be returning next year to represent the club and our amazing fans and I look forward to this new chapter in the USL.”

The Barrie, Ontario native is the longest serving Fury FC player. After winning the PDL championship with FC London in 2012, Haworth joined the Fury for the 2013 PDL season where he led the team in scoring with 18 goals and 12 assists. That performance resulted in his first professional contract with Fury FC in November 2013 as the club’s first-ever Canadian signing.

Haworth’s first professional goal came on August 9, 2014 which was also the first-ever goal for Fury FC at TD Place.