WINDSOR, Colo. — Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC today announced that midfielder Patrick Langlois has been signed for the 2024 season, pending League and Federation approval.

Langlois, a 24-year-old, comes to Northern Colorado from Australian outfit South Melbourne FC in the second-division National Premier Leagues Victoria. In two seasons with South Melbourne, he scored 18 goals in 56 matches.

"Our Assistant Coach Colin Falvey has some contacts in Australia that brought Patrick to his attention. He's got bags of energy, loves to make runs from midfield and score goals,” Hailstorm Head Coach Éamon Zayed said.

A native of San Diego, Calif., Langlois has played his entire career in Australia so far, making his professional debut with the A-League's Newcastle Jets FC in 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, Langlois made eight appearances for the Jets across A-League and Australia Cup play. In 2021, Langlois suited up for Hume City FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.

"The professionalism, coaching staff and style of football the Hailstorm played last year; I want to be part of something special," Langlois said.