Louisville City FC’s club and supporters are up for multiple Honorary Louisville ESPYs, short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, and we could use your help getting over the top.
Cast votes on ESPN Louisville’s poll page, with the ballot open through Tuesday, and look for LouCity in the following categories:
Humanitarian Hometown Hero Award: Dr. Mark Lynn
Part of the namesake behind the new Lynn Family Stadium, he fits the description for an award “intended for the Louisville area resident who exemplifies empathy toward the welfare of others. This includes charitable donations, time spent helping others, and actions that display the intention of bettering human life.”
Coach of the Year: John Hackworth
Since taking over midway through the 2018 season, ‘Hack’ has only led the boys in purple to USL final appearances, first with a title in his debut year before a return appearance in 2019.
Team of the Year: Louisville City FC
Going back to 2019, LouCity sat fourth on the USL Eastern Conference table leading into the playoffs but delivered another memorable postseason run to reach the championship game for a third straight season.
Game of the Year: LouCity vs. Indy Eleven
Antoine Hoppenot’s dramatic stoppage time goal evened things up away, and LouCity poured it on from there, winning this highly billed Eastern Conference Final by a 3-1 score.
Fan of the Year: The Coopers
What’s more to say? LouCity’s original supporters group doesn’t make up the entire section behind the goal at Lynn Family Stadium. But the hours put in by this group are unmatched around the league, and it shows with the game day environment they help create.
Winners will be announced on AM ESPN 680 on Thursday, July 30.
