WHO COMPRISES LEXINGTON SPORTING CLUB OWNERSHIP GROUP?
Lexington Sporting Club is majority-owned by Tower Hill Sports. William J. Shively, Founder of Tower Hill Sports, and his wife, Donna, are widely respected for their investment in the Lexington community and in the city’s sports industry. Shively, who owns the historic Dixiana Thoroughbred horse farm, opened the first Tower Hill Sports complex in January 2019, to provide an outstanding soccer experience for youth and adult players alike. The company’s second complex opened in 2021.
Stephen Dawahare and Carter Carnegie are also involved as minority owners.
WHAT IS USL LEAGUE ONE?
Since its launch in 2017, United Soccer League’s (USL) League One has quickly become the fastest-growing professional soccer league in North America. USL League One aims to bring professional soccer to fans in communities across the country and currently comprises 11 teams for the 2022 season. League One operates as a third division professional men’s league and is sanctioned by U.S. Soccer.
IS THIS PART OF A LARGER USL LEAGUE ONE EXPANSION?
Yes — the USL’s mission is to bring sustainable professional soccer to communities across the country. The league is currently engaged in active conversations with 40-plus markets and has made the decision to take a proactive role in the initial structuring of those deals.
As the league’s presence increases around the country, it is committed to investing alongside committed, sophisticated ownership groups to build clubs that authentically represent their communities and use soccer as a force for good.
WHERE WILL THE CLUB PLAY ITS HOME GAMES?
Lexington Sporting Club is currently playing at Toyota Stadium in Georgetown, Ky for the start of the 2024 season with plans to transition to a new stadium in August. Ground at Athens Boonesboro off of I-75 is being developed into LSC’s world class stadium, as well as training grounds and youth fields.
HOW LONG IS THE SEASON?
The USL League One season runs from March to October with playoffs running through the end of November.
HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE TEAM?
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IS THERE A SUPPORTERS CLUB?
As Lexington Sporting Club has continued to build, the club has been working with supporters and focus groups in the region to develop a brand that is truly representative of Lexington and the Central Kentucky region. For more general information on how to have your voice heard and to get involved in supporter culture, please visit our Supporter Groups page.
I WORK IN LOCAL MEDIA AND WOULD LIKE TO COVER THE TEAM THIS SEASON. WHERE CAN I GET A MEDIA CREDENTIAL?
Media members who plan to cover Lexington Sporting Club home matches during the 2024 season can submit a request found here on our Media Credentials Requests page.
I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TICKETS. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Our Ticketing team has been working diligently to prepare all the information our fans and supporters will need surrounding all aspects of tickets for the upcoming season. For pricing and more general information for Lexington Sporting Club tickets, please visit our Ticketing page here.