Augustine Williams (footballer)
Augustine Williams (born 3 August 1997) is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who currently plays for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship. Club career. Williams joined United Soccer League side Portland Timbers 2 on 3 August 2016. Additionally, he made his debut for the Portland Timbers in a U.S. Open Cup contest against Seattle Sounders FC on 13 June 2017, scoring Portland's lone goal in the 2-1 defeat. After two seasons in Portland, Williams joined LA Galaxy II on 28 January 2019. On 30 April 2021, he was promoted to the LA Galaxy senior roster . In August, however, he signed on loan with San Diego Loyal of the USL Championship. Following the 2021 season, William's contract option was declined by the Galaxy. On 9 February 2022, Williams signed with USL Championship club Charleston Battery. International career. Williams made his debut for Sierra Leone on 15 June 2021 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin. On 30 December 2021, Williams was named to John Keister's final 28-man Sierra Leone squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.