Lexington’s new pro soccer team

Soccer uniforms hanging from the inside of a horse barn.

Lexington Pro Soccer | photo by Lexington Pro Soccer

The United Soccer League announced that Lexington is the newest city to receive a USL League One expansion club. We’re essentially giving you a free kick + breaking down names, places, and the details you need to know about Lexington’s first professional soccer team.

Mayor Linda Gorton

Stephen Dawahare, Mayor Linda Gorton + Bill Shively | photo by The LEXtoday

League | USL League One

USL League One launched in the spring of 2019 + is the third division created by the United Soccer League.

Name | Lexington Sporting Club

Owner | The majority owner of Lexington Pro Soccer is Tower Hill Sports, founded by Bill Shively.

Season | 2023

USL League One regular season play involves 12 teams playing 28 games over 30 weeks + concludes Oct. 30 with 6 teams qualifying for the playoffs.

Tickets | 2023 ticket deposits are $25

Field Location | The opening season will begin at a local collegiate facility. Details about which facility will be released in the coming weeks.

Future Location | Lexington Soccer League plans to respond to the RFP for the High Street Development Project.

The proposed venue would be able to accommodate festivals, concerts + other events. The club also plans to explore multiple locations in Fayette County that could become the site of the club’s training grounds and USL Academy program.

Brand + Crest | Lexington Pro Soccer will conduct multiple focus groups, town hall sessions + workshops to gather ideas from the Lexington community. Take the team’s survey to share your input.

Stay Involved | Facebook, Instagram + Twitter

USL Design

USL 1 Lexington | design by USL 1

Don’t throw a red card just yet — there are still a ton more details that haven’t been released. We’ll keep you posted on how to stay up to date + involved with the team.

Poll

More from LEXtoday
A guide to skating, skiing, and snow-filled fun close to home.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
Discover local homes that showcase the latest design and lifestyle trends for 2026. From colorful finishes to energy-smart features, these properties have it all.
Elevated Southern breakfast and lunch hits downtown Versailles. Chef Olivia Jackson leads the kitchen under award-winning Cole Arimes.
Sponsored
The Lexington Herald-Leader released its annual roundup of UK’s top earners and employee salary database. We’re breaking down the key takeaways from one of Lexington’s largest employers.
Sponsored
From plowing priorities to sidewalk rules, here’s how the city plans to respond once winter weather arrives.