ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced on Wednesday the club had signed of midfielder Emir Alihodžić for the remainder of the 2017 season.

Alihodžić was drafted by Seattle Sounders FC in the Third Round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, and signed with Seattle Sounders FC 2 for his rookie professional season. Alihodžić made 18 appearances during the 2016 USL season, and recorded one goal and one assist, with his goal coming in a 1-1 draw against Saint Louis FC on July 6, 2016.

A native of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Alihodžić grew up in St. Louis and played for St. Louis Scott Gallagher during his youth career. He attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha and played collegiately for all four years, making 65 appearances and scoring eight goals from 2012-2015. 

The 23-year-old Alihodžić also played in the Premier Development League for the St. Louis Lions and Mississippi Brilla during the 2013 and 2015 seasons.