FENTON, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced on Sunday the signing of goalkeeper Adam Grinwis and defender Ryan Howe for the 2017 season. The signings are pending league and federation approval.

Grinwis arrives after spending the past two seasons with the Rochester Rhinos, where he was part of a side that claimed the 2015 USL Cup in his rookie season. The 24-year-old made 20 appearances for the Rhinos over two seasons with the club.

Grinwis had previously won the 2014 PDL Championship with the Michigan Bucks, while also earning PDL Goalkeeper of the Year honors in the same season. He was also a standout at the University of Michigan collegiately, where he sits second in the program’s history with 261 saves, and in 2012 was named to the Big Ten All-Conference Team.

“Adam brings a lot of athleticism to the goalkeeper position,” said STLFC General Manager Jeremy Alumbaugh. “Last year, he gathered great experience in Rochester and has shown well here in the preseason. He commands the box well, has good feet and the ability to make a big save. He is another player with Championship experience as he won a PDL Championship with the Michigan Bucks in 2014.  We are excited to add Adam to the club.”

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Howe also had success in the PDL, where he helped the Ocean City Nor’easters win the PDL Eastern Conference Championship last summer. A native of Rockford, Ill., Howe starred last fall for Loyola University of Chicago as he started all 18 games in a season that culminated with the first NCAA Tournament appearance in Loyola Chicago program history.

“Preki first identified Ryan this fall when we saw Loyola Chicago play against SIUE,” said Alumbaugh. “We were then able to see him at the Midwest PRO Combine in Detroit and our initial thoughts were validated. Ryan has a good engine which is important for outside backs in our system. He is an honest player, and with time he will continue to grow. Fans and Supporters alike will be pleased with his work-rate and effort to cover ground on the left flank.”