Luke Husakiwsky joins Chattanooga FC!
Player Bio
Name: Luke Husakiwsky
Prounciation: Hugh-sah-Q-ski
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-2
Date of Birth: April 9, 2003
Hometown: Davidson, North Carolina
Citizenship: USA and Canada
Previous team: Des Moines Menace
Deep Dive
What has been your career highlight so far?
"Winning back-to-back AAC conference championships with UNC Charlotte."
Any other career highlights?
"Served as the captain at UNC Charlotte and at Des Moines Menace, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 12 games."
Do you have a highlight of your youth career?
"Captaining the Barça Residency Academy U19 MLS team, and being ranked the #1 team in the nation."
Any notable awards?
"I was voted team MVP my senior season at UNC Charlotte after winning our second conference championship in two years."
Off the field
Favorite movie: Whiplash, directed by Damien Chazelle
Music on heavy rotation: Playboi Carti, Frank Ocean, Smino
Recent book you've read: The Alchemist, The Power of Now
Favorite sport (other than football): Tennis
Favorite football club: FC Barcelona and Chattanooga FC
Hobbies outside of soccer: Listening to music, spending time with family and my girlfriend, playing guitar
Fun fact most people don't know about you: When I was 12, I met the famous Barcelona midfielder Xavi and gave him a big hug.
Message to Chattanooga FC's fans
"It’s been a long and winding road for me on my journey toward playing professional football - I like to say I’ve taken the scenic route. So to have the privilege to sign with such a historic club with such an incredible fan base is a dream come true. I’m a firm believer in the idea that Chattanooga FC is more than just a football club - we are a community and we push to win every game for our fans and for our city. I’m so grateful to be a part of such an amazing family."