Thomas Ivory Williams III

Thomas Ivory Williams III is an American centre-back born in Titusville, Florida, on August 15, 2004. He joined Orlando City’s academy at 11 in 2015, developing through its youth system before entering professional football with Orlando City B in 2020. Williams made his OCB debut that August, completing 90 minutes in a 2–0 victory over New England Revolution II. After signing as Orlando City’s youngest first-team player in 2021, he made his MLS debut as a substitute against Columbus Crew on April 16, 2022. He later started a U.S. Open Cup match against Tampa Bay Rowdies and represented the United States at several youth levels. At 191 centimetres, Williams provides a tall presence in central defence and continued to develop through Orlando’s professional pathway. Orlando City traded Williams to Nashville SC for a first-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on December 8, 2025, giving him a fresh opportunity at senior level.