Press Release

USL Expands Jägermeister Cup, Launches First Pro Interleague Competition Created by a Domestic Soccer League

December 12, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today the expansion of the USL Jägermeister Cup, uniting clubs from the USL Championship and League One in a groundbreaking interleague competition. The 2025 tournament represents a significant milestone for domestic soccer, as it marks the first time a U.S. soccer league has established its own interleague cup between two professional divisions.

Entering its second year after a successful launch exclusively with League One clubs last season, the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup will feature all 38 professional men’s clubs (24 Championship, 14 League One) competing in a World Cup-style tournament throughout the regular season. Adding more meaningful matches to the annual calendar, the USL Jägermeister Cup includes fan-first modifications to encourage attacking soccer, such as penalty shootouts to determine match winners during the group stage and goals scored as the first tiebreaker in the group standings.

“We are thrilled to partner with Jägermeister to expand the competition to include both our men’s professional leagues and create more matches of consequence,” said USL President and Chief Soccer Officer Paul McDonough. “This new approach highlights the vision and commitment of our owners to explore innovative ways to adapt our structure, delivering a more compelling and entertaining format. This first-of-its-kind cup will give fans additional opportunities to support their teams and celebrate their communities in an exciting tournament.”

The USL Jägermeister Cup will consist of six regional groups [see below], with six or seven teams assigned by league or conference affiliation per group. Each team will play four matches – two home, two away – in group play with home assignments being randomly drawn. The group stage kicks off April 26 and concludes the weekend of July 26. After the group stage, which will see the six group winners and two wild cards advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds, a draw will set the matchups which will begin three weeks later. The USL Jägermeister Cup will conclude with the Final on the weekend of Oct. 11.

The Jägermeister brand has been a pioneer in sports business and soccer. In 1973, Jägermeister became the first company to place a logo on a Bundesliga club’s jersey with the sponsorship of Eintracht Braunschweig. Jägermeister is committed to crafting some of the best nights in sports and will be working with partners in local USL communities to host special events announced at a later date. 

In addition to the clubs and players being highlighted throughout the tournament, fans will also have their own shot at glory in the “Shot at Glory Bracket Challenge” which will launch ahead of the first matchday. 

More information about the USL Jägermeister Cup will be shared in the coming months leading up to the competition and throughout the tournament on our dedicated social media channels at USL Jägermeister Cup on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

GROUP 1	GROUP 2	GROUP 3	GROUP 4	GROUP 5	GROUP 6
AV ALTA FC	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	Birmingham Legion FC	Detroit City FC	Charlotte Independence	Charleston Battery
Las Vegas Lights FC	El Paso Locomotive FC	Chattanooga Red Wolves SC	Hartford Athletic	Lexington SC	Greenville Triumph SC
Monterey Bay F.C.	New Mexico United	Forward Madison FC	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	Loudoun United FC	Miami FC
Oakland Roots SC	Phoenix Rising FC	Indy Eleven	Portland Hearts of Pine	Louisville City FC	FC Naples
Orange County SC	San Antonio FC	One Knoxville SC	Rhode Island FC	North Carolina FC	South Georgia Tormenta FC
Sacramento Republic FC	Texoma FC	FC Tulsa	Westchester SC	Richmond Kickers	Tampa Bay Rowdies
Spokane Velocity FC	Union Omaha

United Soccer League welcomes USL Dallas to the USL Championship

November 19, 2024 by mcadwell

GARLAND, Texas – The United Soccer League and the City of Garland today announced that USL Dallas, North Texas’s newest professional soccer team, will join the USL Championship for the 2027 season. The latest expansion team is set to bring high-level competition, community engagement, and exciting entertainment to Garland and the region.

“We are thrilled to bring men’s professional soccer to the City of Garland and welcome USL Dallas to the USL Championship,” said Justin Papadakis, USL Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Real Estate Officer. “Dallas has an incredibly passionate soccer culture, and adding a men’s professional club is a natural extension of the USL’s vision to grow the sport at all levels. We’re confident that the partnership with USL Dallas and the City of Garland will provide significant economic benefits and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant North Texas community.”

USL Dallas is led by co-founders Matt Valentine and Sam Morton, who met on a local soccer field as children. Matt Valentine – a Dallas-based entrepreneur with over 25 years in corporate finance, capital markets, and investment strategy – will be leading the club’s strategic direction across business and sporting operations. Co-founder and long-time radio executive, Sam Morton, will serve as the Chief Commercial Officer to lead the development of the club’s business operations, including marketing, communications, sponsorship, merchandising, and ticketing.

“This is a dream come true for us,” said Valentine, Chairman and Co-Founder of USL Dallas. “We’re committed to using this team as a platform to give back to the community, inspire young athletes, and foster a new level of excitement and unity across North Texas.”

“Soccer is the most exciting and most-watched sport in the world,” said Morton. “My goal is to establish a lasting legacy for soccer in North Texas and I want USL Dallas to be the top choice for soccer fans in the region.”

They are joined by fellow founders and friends Luther Ott and Dan McAlone. Together, they aim to create not only a competitive sports franchise, but a community-driven team dedicated to empowering young athletes, fostering youth development, and bringing the North Texas community together through the power of soccer.

Home to around 250,000 residents, Garland is a vibrant and diverse community where soccer is more than a game — it’s a reflection of the city’s culture. Known for its successful manufacturing legacy, Garland is also a thriving center for business innovation, home to a dynamic mix of Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses. As Garland continues its exciting transformation, the city aims to become a premier entertainment and experience hub for eastern DFW, making it an ideal location for USL Dallas.

USL Dallas has partnered with the City of Garland to establish a team that will bring new economic growth and entertainment to the city and the surrounding North Texas area. This partnership reflects a shared vision of creating a lasting impact through sport, community events and local engagement.

“In Garland, we want to provide the best quality of life for our residents and visitors — a destination for all to live, work and play,” said Mayor Scott LeMay. “We feel confident this opportunity will not only bring unforgettable experiences but also drive future economic growth and create connections across the community and metroplex.”

More development plans will be shared in the coming months as USL Dallas and the City of Garland engage with local fans, partners and businesses in their mission to build a community-centric club.

USL, ESPN International Secure Multi-Year Agreement, Bringing USL Super League to Latin America and the Caribbean

September 13, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today a multi-year broadcast agreement with ESPN International that will expand the league’s footprint across Mexico, Central America, South America, including Brazil, and the Caribbean, bringing USL action to regional audiences through ESPN linear channels and ESPN on Disney+.

The deal includes a new two-year partnership with USL Super League, a Division One professional women’s soccer league that launched this month, as well as a two-year extension for USL’s men’s professional leagues, USL Championship and League One, starting in 2025.

The agreement was secured by global sports business agency SPORTFIVE, the league’s partner to support media efforts outside the United States.

“We’ve built a strong and collaborative relationship with ESPN both domestically and internationally and are thrilled that it will continue with this new multi-year agreement,” said USL President Paul McDonough. “Expanding our reach across Latin America and the Caribbean presents a tremendous opportunity to share the passion and energy of our league to new soccer audiences.”

“We are excited to enhance access to our matches for international fans,” said USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort. “We strive to be a global leader on and off the field, and this partnership marks a significant step forward in bringing the excitement of our new professional women’s league to a wider international audience, ensuring supporters in Latin America and beyond can enjoy every moment of the action.”

Every regular season and playoff match for both the women’s and men’s leagues will be available across LatAm through ESPN.

Lexington Sporting Club to join USL Championship for 2025 season

August 13, 2024 by mcadwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. & TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today that Lexington Sporting Club has exercised its option to join the USL Championship for the 2025 season.

The USL Championship is the top level of the United Soccer League’s men’s soccer pathway and is sanctioned as the only Division II league by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Lexington SC is currently playing its second season in USL League One, a Division III-sanctioned league, at the 5,000-person capacity Toyota Stadium owned and operated by Georgetown College.

The completion of Lexington SC’s new 7,500-seat soccer-specific stadium in Lexington has enabled the club to join the USL Championship. The state-of-the-art facility also includes seven training and youth club fields with an $80-million investment from club ownership into the community.

“Elevating to the USL Championship is the culmination of our efforts to build a premier soccer club in Lexington,” said Lexington SC Owner Bill Shively. “This move is a natural next step in our journey, reflecting our commitment to developing talent and growing the sport at the highest level.”

The USL Championship is expected to have 26 teams competing in the 2025 season with the addition of Lexington SC and expansion side Brooklyn FC. The geographical proximity with Louisville City FC – only 80 miles away – will bring a new rivalry to the league with other regional rivals including Indy Eleven and Memphis 901 FC.

“Lexington SC has all the building blocks in place with the youth club, Academy pathway, and soccer-specific stadium and training complex to compete at the highest level,” said USL Championship President Jeremy Alumbaugh. “The investment from club ownership into the stadium and facilities represents a long-term commitment to the Lexington community. We are excited to welcome Lexington SC to the league next season and look forward to new regional rivalries to engage fans and supporters.”

“Joining the USL Championship represents a new era for Lexington Sporting Club,” said Lexington SC co-owner Stephen Dawahare. “This move isn’t just a promotion; it’s a clear signal of our commitment to elevating soccer in this region and providing a platform for our players to shine.”

The inaugural game at Lexington SC’s new stadium will be the club’s USL Super League home opener on Sept. 8 against Tampa Bay Sun FC, while the men will play the final three home matches of the USL League One season at the new venue starting on Sept. 14 against One Knoxville SC.

Scandinavian Building Services named USL’s Official Commercial Cleaning Services Provider

July 3, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. & EDMONTON, Alberta – The United Soccer League (USL) today announced a multi-year partnership with Scandinavian Building Services as the league’s Official Commercial Cleaning Services Provider. Through the league’s Preferred Supplier Program, Scandinavian Building Services will focus on providing full-service janitorial and building maintenance across the USL Super League, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two and USL W League ecosystems.

Scandinavian Building Services is the leading janitorial and facility maintenance provider coast to coast across Canada and is rapidly expanding into the United States. Founded in 1956 in Edmonton, Scandinavian Building Services operates in a variety of sectors: Sports and Entertainment, Retail, Public, Commercial, Construction Cleanup, Arts, and Special Services. Scandinavian Building Services is committed to sustainability and accessibility, highlighted by its Green Approved Program and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, respectively.

Scandinavian Building Services currently operates in Vancouver’s BC Place (CFL’s BC Lions and MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium (CFL’s Edmonton Elks) and Rogers Place (NHL’s Edmonton Oilers), and Calgary’s McMahon Stadium (CFL’s Calgary Stampeders) and Scotiabank Saddledome (NHL’s Calgary Flames), among other venues.

“We are thrilled to bring on Scandinavian Building Services as our Official Commercial Cleaning Services Provider,” said USL SVP of Corporate Development & Partnerships, Josh Keller. “Stadium cleanliness is a high priority for our clubs and the standard that Scandinavian has set for its existing clients is in line with what USL expects at all of our venues.”

“The team at Scandinavian is thrilled to be partnering with USL,” said Scandinavian President & CEO Russell Hay. “When two organizations are dedicated to providing a world-class experience for fans, amazing results are sure to follow!”

Through its Preferred Supplier Program, the USL connects suppliers with new franchise owners and existing USL clubs to deliver the best possible experience for fans across North America. Preferred suppliers are “Best in Class” companies that provide services and products to professional franchises and stadium developers and must meet the USL’s strict quality standards.

For more information on Scandinavian Building Services, visit the company’s website and follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

United Soccer League and TelevisaUnivision announce landmark multiyear media partnership

June 12, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) and TelevisaUnivision, the world’s leading Spanish-language media and content company, announced today a media partnership that will bring more thrilling soccer to Spanish-speaking fans across the country with select matches from the USL Championship to air on TUDN throughout the remainder of the 2024 season.

As part of the announcement, TelevisaUnivision unveiled the first 11 regular season matches will air on TUDN, the nation’s leading Spanish-language sports network, kicking off with a doubleheader this Saturday, June 15, featuring heavyweight clashes Indy Eleven-San Antonio FC (7:00pm ET) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC-Orange County SC (9:00pm ET). The season will conclude with the USL Championship Final on Sunday, November 23.

“TelevisaUnivision has a direct line to passionate soccer fans in our country,” said Court Jeske, USL Chief Commercial Officer. “The USL Championship is growing every year, and we are thrilled to partner with TelevisaUnivision to continue that growth by bringing the excitement of our top league to a whole new audience – one that loves the game and respects an authentic soccer experience. Alongside CBS Sports, ESPN, and 24 local linear partners, TelevisaUnivision is the final, important piece of our strategic plan to be the most widely accessible domestic soccer league in the United States.”

TelevisaUnivision is the soccer leader in the U.S. regardless of language, accounting for more than 50% of soccer viewing on all of television. The company’s robust sports portfolio includes rights to Liga MX, Liga MX Femenil, CONMEBOL Copa America, UEFA Euro 2024, UEFA Champions League and Concacaf Nations League, among others.

“We are happy to partner with the United Soccer League and its clubs, providing coverage of the growing league and exciting matches to our passionate audience across the country,” said Marco Liceaga, Senior Vice President of Sports Rights Acquisitions and Commercial Partnerships at TelevisaUnivision. “Adding United Soccer League to our unrivaled soccer rights portfolio furthers our mission of serving fanáticos, solidifying TelevisaUnivision as the home of the beautiful game in America.”

View the full initial schedule of matches selected to air on TelevisaUnivision networks below:

June 15 – Indy Eleven vs. San Antonio FC, 7 p.m. ET, TUDN
June 15 – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Orange County SC, 9 p.m. ET, TUDN
August 10 – Charleston Battery vs. Memphis 901 FC, 7:30 p.m. ET, TUDN
August 11 – Indy Eleven vs. New Mexico United, 5 p.m. ET, TUDN
August 28 – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Memphis 901 FC, 9 p.m. ET, TUDN
September 6 – Louisville City FC vs. Loudoun United FC, 7:30 p.m. ET, TUDN
September 25 – Orange County SC vs. Phoenix Rising FC, 10 p.m. ET, TUDN
October 2 – Louisville City FC vs. Miami FC, 7:30 p.m. ET, TUDN
October 5 – Charleston Battery vs. Detroit City FC, 4 p.m. ET, TUDN
October 9 – North Carolina FC vs. FC Tulsa, 7 p.m. ET, TUDN
October 19 – Detroit City FC vs. Miami FC, 4 p.m. ET, TUDN
November 23 – USL Championship Final

United Soccer League to Debut First-Ever Theme Music During Historic CBS Broadcast

April 4, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League will debut its first-ever broadcast theme music for the USL Championship and USL League One this Saturday on the CBS Television Network during the first match broadcast on network television in USL history.

The game features Louisville City FC hosting Indy Eleven in the latest edition of the LIPAFC rivalry with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET. The broadcast will also stream on Paramount+.

Composed by Emmy-nominated music producer Joseph Sicurella and veteran songwriter Nathan Padgett, “United Pulse: Heartbeat of the USL” captures the intensity and energy of USL action on the field and the passion and authenticity of the supporters in the stands.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM “UNITED PULSE: HEARTBEAT OF THE USL”

“Bringing to life the USL Championship and USL League One through music was a vital step in elevating the experience for fans in our match broadcasts this year,” said Michael Cohen, Executive Vice President of Media for the USL. “Working with a talented and experienced composer like Joe Sicurella and his team to create the first USL broadcast theme song helped us truly capture the sound of our sport and our leagues. We can’t wait to debut it on CBS on Saturday.”

Sicurella’s resume is second-to-none in the music, entertainment, and advertising industries. He has collaborated with such icons as Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, and Whitney Houston, and received many prestigious accolades, including Emmy nominations, AICP Awards and CLIO Awards.

His music production for television includes co-compositions and production work on iconic themes for sports and news shows, such as The NFL Today, NBC Nightly News, The NBA on CBS, and CBS college football programming.

“My team and I are thrilled to be involved in the first USL theme song, and we worked very hard to reflect the energy of the league and the fans in composing ‘United Pulse: Heartbeat of the USL,’” Sicurella said. “Working closely with the league to shape the sound of the USL on broadcast was an exciting opportunity to create a unique and memorable musical identity.”

Padgett is an award-winning composer, songwriter, arranger and orchestrator who has composed music for the Walt Disney Company, Mercedes-Benz, and Procter & Gamble. He created the musical themes for ESPN’s ACCN Network when it launched in 2019, and for the James Cameron-produced documentary The Game Changers.

In addition to the debut of “United Pulse: Heartbeat of the USL,” the Louisville City FC-Indy Eleven match on CBS this Saturday will include the premiere of a new, exclusive graphics package that expresses the color and motion of the USL Championship and USL League One. Developed by CBS Sports’ in-house graphics team, the package will feature during USL Championship and USL League One broadcasts throughout the 2024 season.

United Soccer League and Prinx Tires Announce Multi-Year Partnership

April 3, 2024 by mcadwell

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) today announced a multi-year partnership with California-based Prinx Chengshan Tire North America (Prinx) a global tire manufacturing leader, as the league’s first Official Tire Partner.

The wide-ranging partnership officially begins this Saturday, April 6, in conjunction with the first match in USL history to be broadcast on network television: Louisville City FC vs. Indy Eleven, 4 p.m. ET on CBS. Reflecting Prinx’s dedication to high-level performance, the partnership will focus thematically on celebrating teams and players that are performing at the highest level.

“The USL is honored to work alongside Prinx – a longtime global leader and now our first Official Tire Partner – during a time of tremendous growth for both organizations,” said USL Chief Commercial Officer Court Jeske. “Prinx recognizes that the USL is vital and authentic to American soccer and has committed to supporting our full pathways from youth to professional for women and men.”

The partnership with the USL will come to life most vividly through popular content initiatives that celebrate high-level performance, including:

Prinx Performance Standings: Prinx will be the presenting partner of the regular-season standings in all three of the USL’s professional leagues: the women’s USL Super League; the men’s USL Championship and USL League One. Each league’s standings page will bear the brand “Prinx Tires Performance Standings.”
Prinx Tires Most Valuable Performer (“MVP”): At the conclusion of each nationally televised USL Super League, USL Championship and USL League One match, a “Prinx Tires Most Valuable Performer,” or “MVP,” will be selected and featured on air and through USL social media channels. Prinx Tires also will be the presenting partner of the end-of-season “Player of the Year” award in each of USL’s three professional leagues.
Prinx Tires Power Rankings: Prinx branding and the story of performance will be integrated with the popular weekly Power Rankings features on the league websites.

The partnership includes additional custom content activations, integrated media, in-stadium branding, marquee event dealer activations and a national fan sweepstakes, details of which will be announced later.

Prinx Chengshan is a leading global tire manufacturer with a steadfast commitment to producing high-quality tires for a wide range of vehicles. With a focus on research, innovation, and sustainable practices, Prinx Chengshan continues to set new standards in the industry, providing reliable and high-performance solutions to customers worldwide.

“We are very proud to become the Official Tire Partner of the United Soccer League, a true watershed milestone for the Prinx Tires brand in North America,” said Samuel Felberbaum, President of Prinx Chengshan Tire North America. “As the sport of soccer continues its massive surge in popularity across the United States, this breakthrough partnership will allow Prinx to build brand awareness among the legions of passionate soccer fans across the country, as well as drive engagement with our extensive network of dealers coast-to-coast.”

Buffalo Pro Soccer Unveils Plans to Bring Highest Levels of USL Professional Soccer to Buffalo

March 28, 2024 by mcadwell

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York native and experienced sports executive Peter Marlette, Jr., today announced the formation of Buffalo Pro Soccer – a group that plans to bring a USL Championship club to Buffalo by 2026 through an exclusive partnership with United Soccer League (USL).

As President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, Marlette will work alongside club ownership, elected officials, community leaders, business partners, strategic advisors, and the USL to bring the highest levels of USL professional soccer to Western New York. Over the past several months, Marlette has been actively meeting and engaging with local officials and sports leaders to gain insights that will shape the professional soccer club in his hometown.

“Given soccer’s incredible growth trajectory in the United States, it’s time that Buffalo — one of America’s most passionate sports cities — joins the movement with its own professional club,” said Peter Marlette, Jr., President of Buffalo Pro Soccer. “This club will represent the hard work, resilience, innovation, and pride that our community is known for. I’m committed to building a winning USL Championship club and I look forward to collaborating with everyone who believes in Buffalo. Together, we’ll write a new chapter in our city’s vibrant civic and sports history.”

Marlette is a Buffalo native who played five seasons with FC Buffalo. He served the past three years as General Manager of Union Omaha, the 2021 USL League One champions and winners of two regular season titles. He previously worked in business development for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer.

The United Soccer League (USL) is shaping the future of soccer in America as the first to build complete youth-to-pro pathways for men and women in one ecosystem. With teams in more than 200 communities across the country, the USL has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing and most respected sports organizations.

“Buffalo is home to some of the most fervent and proud sports fans in the world, and we know they will embrace and support a professional soccer club of their own,” USL Deputy CEO Justin Papadakis said. “Peter Marlette is a Buffalo soccer product with experience at all levels of the game and a deep commitment to the community he calls home. With his leadership, a growing, diverse population of young professionals, and a pent-up demand for the global game, Buffalo is poised to create a flagship club during this transformative moment in American soccer.”

In 2024, the USL Championship features 24 men’s professional teams each playing a 34-game regular season from March to October and is the only league with U.S. Soccer’s Division II sanctioning. USL Championship teams average nearly 6,000 fans per game with teams such as Louisville City SC, New Mexico United, Sacramento Republic, and Indy Eleven regularly drawing more than 10,000. When Buffalo Pro Soccer kicks off its first season in the USL Championship, a Great Lakes rivalry may emerge as it faces established clubs like the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Detroit City FC.

In addition to bringing professional soccer to Western New York, Buffalo Pro Soccer is focused on developing an authentic soccer stadium that also offers opportunities for a variety of community and entertainment events. Buffalo Pro Soccer’s vision for the stadium project underlines its broader goal of providing a long-term, holistic community asset. As a city well known for pre-game celebrations of its other pro sports teams, Buffalo Pro Soccer is determined to provide an exciting and unique matchday experience. Buffalo Pro Soccer will explore all viable options for a stadium site before one is selected.

While the club’s initial focus is on launching its USL Championship men’s team, Buffalo Pro Soccer also intends to pursue a professional women’s soccer team in the USL Super League, which launches in August with Division I sanctioning. This phased approach will help accelerate the club’s path to kicking off its first season in the USL Championship as it continues to galvanize local support for the eventual launch of the women’s team.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and his staff have expressed support for Buffalo Pro Soccer, as they consult with Marlette on potential stadium sites.

“This is an exciting time for sports in Buffalo. I commend Peter Marlette, the president of Buffalo Pro Soccer, for his plans to bring United Soccer League professional soccer to our city,” said City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown. “Buffalo is known worldwide as a great city for sports, and this will add to our reputation. I wish Buffalo Pro Soccer the best of luck.”

FC Buffalo Owner and President Nick Mendola also backs the initiative. The FC Buffalo men’s team currently plays in USL League Two, a national amateur league sanctioned as Division IV by U.S. Soccer.

“For nearly 15 years, FC Buffalo has worked collaboratively with Western New York’s soccer fans to build a community where the sport can thrive,” said Nick Mendola, President of FC Buffalo. “Seeing the powerful growth of the USL Championship from our vantage point at the highest level of amateur soccer in USL League Two, we seek to work closely with Buffalo Pro Soccer to create pathways from the youth fields of Western New York to the grandest stages of global soccer. This is an important and exciting step forward that builds on the foundation we’ve laid in growing Buffalo’s passion for the game.”

Buffalo Pro Soccer is actively recruiting supporters, partners, and potential investors. In the months ahead, an extensive listening campaign will gather perspectives throughout the community to help inform and define the club’s brand, name, and colors.

To get involved and join the movement, visit buffaloprosoccer.com and sign up to stay updated on the latest club developments. Buffalo Pro Soccer will launch its social media presence in the coming weeks and continue sharing updates and engaging with the community.

“I’ve had a goal of bringing a professional soccer team to Buffalo for as long as I can remember. I moved back to Buffalo to dedicate my full time and effort to realizing that goal for the city, and I am so proud to see this vision finally taking shape,” added Marlette. “Soccer’s surge in popularity is undeniable, and Buffalo is an ideal market for a professional soccer team. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be better. I urge all of Buffalo to be a part of the club – sign up on our website for the latest updates and to help us build the future of professional soccer in our city.”