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Lexington Sporting Club 2024 season preview

An indoor soccer facility with red, yellow, and white lines as well as two banners that say Lexington Sporting Club and A Club to Call your Own
A peek inside the Lexington Sporting Club’s indoor training facility. | Photo by LEXtoday
T-minus 16 days until Lexington Sporting Club kicks off the 2024 season. The team will host Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at Toyota Stadium in Georgetown.

We had a chance to catch up with the new faces of the club for updates on staffing, schedule, and stadium construction.

A woman, Kim Shelton, with a hunter green jacket + glasses on being interviewed with four microphones by her face.

CEO Kim Shelton was an inaugural member of the UK women’s soccer team. | Photo by LEXtoday

Kim Shelton, CEO

Shelton was announced as the new leader of the organization in January. While only 45 days in, she expressed optimism about what’s in store.

On the new season: “We’ve been in Georgetown and we’re grateful for the Georgetown community for embracing us, but we’re [the team] coming to Lexington in August and really excited for our youth players to be out there practicing, playing, and being able to visualize their dream.”

On the Women’s Super league: “The Super League is coming, the sanctioning is in. To be a former female athlete and to be here in this place... It’s a really exciting time for the game and there’s just more places for women to play at really, really high levels.”

On stadium status: “Footers are being poured, steel is on the way. We should see steel beginning to be erected around mid-March. We plan to be playing there in August.”

A man, Darren Powell, with a yellow and black jacket on with four microphones in front of his face being interviewed.

Head Coach Darren Powell also coached fellow USL League One team, Fort Lauderdale CF. | Photo by LEXtoday

Darren Powell, Head Coach

Hailing from Nottingham, England, Powell joined the organization in November of 2023 after serving as the Director of Player Development + First Team Assistant Coach Inter Miami CF.

On his new role: “I can’t wait to meet the fans. The ambition of the club is going in a really good direction.”

Powell noted that this year the team will see 10 returning players and 14 new additions. “I think the most important thing for our guys is meshing the two together.”

On the new season: “Preseason has gone well so far in terms of results, but we’ve got to do better in certain areas of the game. What I like the most is the application, the attitude, the effort, [and] the desire to represent this team.”
Asked

Do you plan to attend any Lexington Sporting Club games this year?


A. Yes, I love futbol
B. No, there’s only one football
Gooooooooooal
 
Events
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • Candle Pour Bar | Thursday, Feb. 22-Friday, Feb. 23 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Poppy & Pomelo, 526 E. High St., Lexington | $38-$50 | Sip on spirits while you create your own candle with 50+ scent options.
  • “The 39 Steps” | Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Asbury University Greathouse Theatre, 1 Macklem Dr., Wilmore | $10-$15 | This suspense comedy retells Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller in a fun + farcical style.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • B. Simone | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | $25-$35 | See the Atlanta-based comedian who’s appeared on six seasons of “Wild N’ Out” and garnered 11+ million social media followers.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • What’s Love Got to Do With It? | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | SoulRebeLex Body Care and Studio, 105 Dennis Dr., Lexington | $26.50 | Pour more love into your life with a morning of journaling and yoga.
  • Geological Walk Through Time | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $20-$30 | Take a guided walk along the Kentucky River Palisades to learn about the geology of the region.
Sunday, Feb. 25
  • UK Opera presents: “Don Giovanni” | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 2 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $38-$58 | A notorious lover meets his ultimate fiery punishment in Mozart’s celebrated tragicomedy.
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News Notes
Biz
  • A popular seafood restaurant is under new ownership. Charlie’s Seafood has been owned by Barry + Patty Sissle since 2003. Barry’s health has shifted the couple’s availability, so long-time employees Amie Crimm and Jamie Shepherd have taken over. Fret not, the sandwiches will be “the same as always.” (LEX18)
Traffic
  • A $1.5 million underpass is coming to the intersection of Newtown Pike + Citation Boulevard to create safer access to The Legacy Trail. The change comes as construction is set to begin on widening Newtown Pike to six lanes. Both projects are expected to take two to three years to complete. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
  • Registration is open for the 2024 Composting Workshops hosted by Lexington Parks & Recreation. The two-hour sessions are scheduled for the following Saturdays: Feb. 24, March 2, and March 9 — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Additional March offerings will be held at the Northside Public Library. Secure your spot.
Drink
  • Rock House Brewing has officially reopened under new ownership after the previous owners sold it at the end of last year. Visit its OG location at 119 Luigart Ct., Monday-Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 2-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-8 p.m.
Eat
  • If you like your eggs benny with a side of easy-listening tunes, then check out Acoustic Brunch at Granddam. Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ben Lacy will be in house strumming along while you dine on delicious Appalachian-inspired dishes.
Cause
  • Lexus for Little Ones is celebrating 11 years of supporting the Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) by raffling off a brand new car. Tickets are $100 for your chance to win a 2024 Lexus RX 350 Premium, while also supporting KCH + the Woodhill Community Center.
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Read

📚 Calling all book lovers

Three upcoming author meet and greets

An outside view of Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Be sure to check the calendar of events at Joseph-Beth Booksellers for even more reading-related events. | Photo by LEXtoday
From nationally recognized writers, to locals sharing inspiring stories, here are three upcoming book readings, signings, and meet-and greets.

“Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter (Jewish Lives)” by Rachel Shteir

Transylvania University will host Shteir for a series of discussions today at 12:30 p.m., followed by a public talk at 7 p.m.

“Mr. Man, Mr. Man” by Dwayne Depp

Depp will be hosting his first book signing at the Woodford County Library this Sunday, Feb. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond” by Jack Givens

Head to Joseph-Beth Booksellers next Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. to see the former UK basketball star + current radio analyst share his life and career story.

If you’re looking for more page-turners written by central Kentuckians, check out our guide to books written by local authors.
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If you’re interested in participating in one of the composting workshops this year, don’t wait to sign up, as they will fill up. Take a peek at my experience from last year.
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