Coach Ludvig Rhodin, JFC Goalkeeping Director
August 5, 2026
Jacksonville FC Welcomes Ludvig Rhodin as Goalkeeping Director
Jacksonville FC is proud to announce the appointment of Ludvig Rhodin as the club's new Director of Goalkeeping.
Rhodin arrives in Jacksonville after serving as a goalkeeper coach within Atlanta United's Academy, where he worked with one of the country's premier professional youth development systems. His experience in an MLS academy environment, combined with his collegiate coaching background and passion for player development, makes him an outstanding addition to Jacksonville FC's technical staff.
Recently named an assistant coach for the University of North Florida Men's Soccer program, Rhodin will now lead goalkeeper development across the entire Jacksonville FC pathway. As Director of Goalkeeping, he will oversee the club's goalkeeping curriculum, mentor players and coaches, and provide a consistent developmental philosophy from the youngest academy goalkeepers through the club's highest levels of competition.
"Our vision at Jacksonville FC is to provide the best developmental environment in the Southeast, and bringing Ludvig on as our Director of Goalkeeping is another significant step toward that goal," said Pat Cannon, Executive Director of Jacksonville FC. "His experience at the collegiate level, combined with his passion for developing players and educating coaches, makes him an outstanding addition to our technical staff. We're excited not only for the impact he'll have on our goalkeepers today, but for the long-term standard of excellence he'll help establish throughout our club."
With extensive experience working in the professional academy environment, Rhodin is no stranger to the demands and standards of elite player development. Having worked with MLS academy goalkeepers, he is prepared to hit the ground running as he helps elevate Jacksonville FC's goalkeeper pathway and continue building a culture of excellence throughout the club.
Rhodin is equally excited to begin the next chapter of his coaching career in Jacksonville.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Jacksonville FC as the Goalkeeping Director and to be making the move to Jacksonville. From the very beginning, it was clear to me that JFC has built something special. The club has an outstanding reputation, a fantastic culture, and an incredibly high standard when it comes to developing goalkeepers. I’m excited to bring my own experiences and ideas into an environment that is already thriving.
I’m also excited about the opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Jacksonville FC and the University of North Florida, creating even more opportunities for goalkeeper development within the Jacksonville soccer community. I’m grateful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to get started and become a part of the JFC family.”
In addition to leading Jacksonville FC's goalkeeping program, Rhodin will also serve as an assistant coach with the University of North Florida Men's Soccer program. His dual role creates a unique connection between one of the nation's top youth development environments and the collegiate game, providing additional opportunities for aspiring goalkeepers throughout Northeast Florida.
Please join us in welcoming Ludvig Rhodin to the Jacksonville FC family. We look forward to the tremendous impact he will have on our goalkeepers, coaches, and the continued growth of our club.