Age: 21
Position: Defender
Hometown: Redmond, WA
School: Seattle University
Height: 5-6
Luke Hammond is a second year player for Ballard FC. Before college, Hammond played for Redmond High School where he was First Team All-King County before joining Seattle University. In his first season as a redhawk, Hammond appeared in 10 matches and made two starts while recording one assist. Hammond’s sophomore season was cut short by injury, only playing six matches for a redhawk team that won the WAC Regular Season Championship. However, Hammond still managed to score his first career goal in 2023. Then after a summer with Ballard FC, Hammond returned to Championship Field for his junior season. In 2024, Hammond played in all 20 matches for the redhawks, starting 15. Hammond recorded five assists, and scored the winning goal in WAC Tournament Title game to earn him a place on the All-Tournament Team. Hammond still has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.
With Ballard FC: Hammond was a constant figure on the Ballard FC backline in 2024 as he made 15 appearances and nine starts across all competitions. Hammond received Player of the Match honors in a 3-0 win against Chivas U23 and scored his first Ballard FC goal in a 8-1 win against CFC Atletico. Hammond also caused an own goal against Project 51O in the playoffs as his cross was deflected into the net by the 51O defender.
