Hartford Athletic have signed defender Tom Brewitt (Liverpool, England) ahead of the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval.
“Tom is a true leader. He represented his country as a captain at the U17 level and has earned the honor being a captain with many of his club teams,” said Head Coach Harry Watling. “His leadership qualities and technical ability at the back will be huge for this club on and off the field.”
In his first season in the USL Championship in 2021, Tom lived up to his pedigree as a serial leader as he was named captain of the Tacoma Defiance. He was their iron man, leading the club in minutes (2,419) across 29 appearances and 26 starts. The 24-year-old also added two goals while leading Tacoma to a strong 2021 campaign of 10 wins and 39 points.
“I’m incredibly excited to play for Hartford. It is a fantastic opportunity and I can’t wait to get started,” said Brewitt. “I’m really looking forward to working with the gaffer, playing in front of our fans, and helping the club get back to the playoffs.”
Prior to making his U.S. soccer debut, Tom played 10 years in the Liverpool youth system and represented England at the U-17 level. In 2019-2020, Tom made his professional debut for Morecambe FC in League Two of the English Football League and tallied 27 appearances and two goals across all competitions. Previously, he made 16 appearances for AFC Fylde of the National League, the fifth-tier of English football.
Hartford Athletic has now signed the following players for the 2022 season:
Forwards: Jeciel Cedeño, Mitchell Curry, Rashawn Dally, Juan Carlos Obregón Jr., Prince Saydee
Midfielders: Danny Barrera, Christian Gómez, Andre Lewis, Conor McGlynn, Luka Prpa, Peter-Lee Vassell
Defenders: Ash Apollon, Younes Boudadi, Tom Brewitt, Modou Jadama, Tulu
Goalkeeper: Austin Pack
More information on the 2022 roster will be announced in the coming weeks.
