SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC announced on Thursday that Harry Williams had signed a new contract for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval. The 20-year-old forward will play his second USL season with Republic FC in 2017.

 “Finalizing arrangements with Harry for the 2017 season is a good start for us,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “He is young and very talented and I think he showed that last season. We saw enough last year to seal his return, and we believe that he will be even better next season.”

Williams originally signed with Republic FC this past February, joining the club after playing his previous three professional seasons in his native England. The young forward’s impressive debut with the club included scoring four goals over 22 regular-season appearances. Williams added a goal and an assist in other competitions, making 30 total appearances for Republic FC. His four USL goals were the most in a season by a Republic FC player under the age of 23.