Jacksonville Inks NASL Veteran Aaron Pitchkolan, Forward Jonathan Glenn

Jacksonville Armada FC  has announced today the signings of defender Aaron Pitchkolan and forward Jonathan Glenn.

"Bringing in two players of this quality is a credit to everyone involved,” Jacksonville coach Mark Lowry. “Both Aaron and Jonathan fit perfectly in with our style of play and we can't wait to get on the training field with them."

Pitchkolan, 33, has been very active during his first six seasons in the NASL. Pitchkolan has played in a total of 144 games, tied for the most among active NASL players in league history, starting 135 of those matches. He has recorded 12,041 minutes, netting 10 goals and tallying four assists since 2011, and has played a mix of central defense and midfield throughout his career. 

The new Armada addition arrives in Jacksonville after spending the last four seasons with Minnesota United. The 6-foot-2 Colorado native signed with the team in 2013 and was named captain of the Loons for all four seasons, playing both midfield and defense. Pitchkolan started 85 matches in 94 appearances and played 7,720 minutes during his time with Minnesota United. He recorded five goals and four assists in four seasons, and was named to the NASL Best XI in 2013. Pitchkolan also grabbed NASL Team of the Week honors four times during his time with the Loons.

“Aaron possesses great leadership qualities and we, as a staff, will rely on him to help build the team environment within the club culture,” Armada Technical Director Nathan Walter said.

The defender had a six-year stint in the MLS before coming to the NASL. Pitchkolan played five seasons for FC Dallas where he scored five goals in 68 appearances. He played during his first two seasons with the club before transitioning to central defense where he became a key component to FC Dallas’ backline. Pitchkolan was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes in 2009. 

Glenn, 29, will make his NASL debut with the Armada during the upcoming season. The Trinidad and Tobago native spent the last three seasons playing in the Úrvalsdeild, an Icelandic soccer league, where he was a standout player in 2014 for ÍBV. Glenn scored 12 goals in 20 matches, second-most in the league, and received the Golden Boot and Player of the Year awards from his club.

“Jonathan adds high level experience and is the profile forward we have been looking for,” Walter said.

The Trinidad and Tobago native is no stranger to the Jacksonville area. Glenn played two seasons for Jacksonville United, now the Jacksonville Armada U-23 team, from 2012 to 2013. In 2012, he was named to the Sunshine Conference All-Conference team. Glenn also played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in 2014 where he helped the team reach the finals of the Caribbean Cup.

Armada FC also announced Jason Plumhoff and the club have mutually agreed to part ways after one season. The midfielder was traded to the Armada FC from FC Edmonton halfway through the 2016 season on July 6.  Plumhoff started five matches in 11 appearances racking up 483 minutes during the 2016 Fall Season.