AMBUSH RE-SIGN DEFENDER JFFF MICHAUD

St. Charles, Missouri (September 2, 2025) – The St. Louis Ambush have signed veteran defender Jeff Michaud to a five-year extension, the team announced today.

Michaud is a veteran of four seasons in the Major Arena Soccer League. His 2019-20 rookie season was spent with the Orlando SeaWolves. Michaud then skipped the COVID-shortened 2021 season before coming back to split the 2021-22 season between the Ambush and Baltimore Blast. He then skipped the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons before returning with the Ambush for the 2024-25 campaign.

In 45 career regular-season MASL games, Michaud scored 19 goals and added 19 assists while blocking 50 shots.

Michaud is a native of West Palm Beach, Florida. He played four years of collegiate soccer, starting at the University of Central Florida in 2011 before transferring to Eastern Florida State College in 2013.

He appeared for the Fort Lauderdale Schulz Academy (PDL) in 2011.He appeared in four games with the Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) during their 2015-16 season. In 2016, Jeff joined the Wilimington Hammerheads (USL) on loan. He has also spent time with the South Florida Surf (USL League Two), Miami FC (USL Championship) and Forward Madison FC (NPSL).

Ambush co-owner and head coach Jeff Locker said, “We were happy to bring Michaud back to the indoor ranks last season and he contributed to our success. We look forward to his continued contributions in the years ahead.”

Michaud said, “Grateful for the opportunity to continue representing this club, this city, and our amazing fans for five more years! Last season brought its challenges and triumphs, and I’m coming into this year hungrier than ever to build on what we’ve started. Thank you to the coaching staff, my family, and everyone who continues to believe in me. Let's make this season one to remember! “

The Ambush will kick off their 13th season when they take the field for their home opener at The Family Arena on Black Friday, November 28. Season tickets for the 2025-26 season are now on sale. Call the Ambush office at 636-477-6363 for more information. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news by visiting the team’s official website, stlambush.com and on social media outlets.