Detroit City FC: Rhys Williams signs contract extension plus other news and notes

One big news item from Detroit City FC’s monthly ownership meeting Wednesday night was that 28-year-old midfielder Rhys Williams was extended through the 2025 season.

Williams, a native of White Plains, originally came to City back in 2022 ahead of DCFC’s inaugural USL Championship season. Notably, Williams was also part of the 2021 Stumptown squad that ended Detroit’s undefeated season and was part of a contingent of “NISA All-Stars” that was brought up to USL by current Detroit City sporting director Trevor James.

In 2023 Williams tallied two assists while securing a regular spot in the starting eleven having started in 29 of 35 matches.

• Detroit City Women’s team members Kenna White and Niomi Grimaldo have signed professional contracts. White, joined Hungarian top-flight team Győri ETO FC while Grimaldo signed a contract with Club Pachuca Femenil of Liga MX Femenil, Mexico’s top-flight women’s league.
• The new coaching staff for the men’s side who’ll be working under Danny Dichio was announced and they include assistant Yianni Michelin, performance coach Dan Trosper, and goalkeeping coach Emerson Lovato.
• The club announced that David Dwaihy would return this upcoming season to coach the Club’s W League team.
• Speaking of the W League team, a schedule for the 2024 season should be released in the next few weeks.
• The club also announced that there’s a chance that Detroit City FC will travel out to Romeo, Michigan for their USOC opener, presumably against the Michigan Stars.
• We could see an additional four(ish) signings ahead of the USL Championship season for a roster size of around 22 or 23. Trialists will also be announced as opposed to past seasons where they were essentially kept secret from the public.