LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated home opening match of its USL Super League team against the Tampa Bay Sun FC, set to take place on September 8, 2024. This event marks a significant milestone for the club and the community, as Lexington SC makes its appearance on the national stage of elite soccer competition.
The opening match promises to be an electrifying start to the inaugural USL Super League season. Fans are eagerly gearing up to show their support and experience the exhilaration of top-tier soccer right here in Lexington.
“We are incredibly proud and excited to kick off our inaugural season in the USL Super League,” said Lexington SC’s CEO Kim Shelton. “This match is not just about soccer, it’s about bringing our community together, celebrating women’s sports, and showcasing Lexington on a national platform.”
The USL Super League is a professional women’s soccer league, competing at the highest level of U.S. Soccer’s standards at Division One. This new league provides an essential pathway for women to advance their skills and compete at an elite level, expanding the opportunity for women in professional soccer.
Additionally, the USL Super League will serve as the pinnacle of the USL’s youth-to-pro women’s pathway, which includes the USL W League, USL Academy, and Super Y League.
“This is a historic moment for Lexington Sporting Club,” said Super League Coach Mike Dickey. “We are so excited to create an entertaining and elite level of women’s soccer right here in the Lexington community. I look forward to seeing everyone at the pitch this fall.”
Tickets for the Inaugural Super League season are available for purchase online through the Lexington Sporting Club website. Be sure to secure your seats early to witness the excitement firsthand.
For additional information and updates on Lexington Sporting Club, please visit www.lexsporting.com
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in USL League One (U.S. Soccer third division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (women’s professional soccer launching in 2024). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. Lexington SC in the process of building the club’s formal stadium, performance center and training fields.