FC Tucson Ownership Group Awarded USL Super League Franchise

New Professional Women’s Soccer League to begin play in August 2024

Tucson, AZ (May 16, 2023) - FC Tucson Ownership Group, led by Founder Jon Pearlman and Local Business Leader Jeff Arnold, have secured a USL Super League franchise and Tucson is among the initial markets announced today. The USL Super League intends to launch in August 2024 as a first division, and FC Tucson ownership shares the league’s commitment to highest standards in American soccer and collective vision to be a global leader in world soccer on and off the field.

The USL Super League will provide a differentiated experience that includes playing on the international calendar and operating a connected women’s pathway from youth to professional soccer. This “fall to summer” calendar, unique in American soccer, aligns the Super League with the global game and prioritizes player welfare and performance. The youth-to-pro pathway creates development and advancement opportunities for players, coaches, referees, and front office employees while uniting communities and growing the sport at all levels across the United States.

The USL will have 10 to 12 teams competing in its inaugural 2024 season. FC Tucson intends to participate in the inaugural season.

“This signifies a new era for women’s sports and soccer in Tucson, and Arizona as a whole.” said Jon Pearlman. “Tucson is proud to be part of a state with numerous talented women among our elected leaders at the national, state and local level, many of whom have supported women’s sports and soccer in the past with great passion. Jeff and I firmly believe that Tucson should have a women’s professional team that at its foundation reflects our great city and leads by example. ”

“Announcing Super League Tucson as one of our initial markets is a dream come true,” said Amanda Vandervort, USL Super League President and native Tucsonan. “With an ownership group that is deeply committed to the highest standards both on and off the field, this club will become a rallying point for every woman, girl and their families to aspire for greatness and celebrate all the wonderful things that make Tucson unique and special together.”

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