Gainbridge Super League

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club has unveiled its promotional schedule for the highly anticipated 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Featuring exciting theme nights, giveaways, and community-centered activations, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy unique experiences while supporting the club throughout its second GSL campaign. 

Single-Game Promotions 

Sunday, September 7 vs. Brooklyn FC | 2 P.M. 
Powered by Her Night + Regular Season Home Opener 
The season begins with a celebration of women in sport and the community. Involvement from local youth clubs, middle and high school teams, college programs, and female-owned businesses and organizations will fuel the celebration. 
Giveaway: Powered by HER Wristband & commemorative ticket, courtesy of Gainbridge 

Saturday, September 20 vs. Spokane Zephyr FC | 5 P.M. 
Oktoberfest + $1.50 Beer Night 
Fans can enjoy a festive Bavarian-inspired evening featuring pre-match stein hoist competitions. Additionally, the fan favorite $1.50 Beer Night promo returns for the first time during the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, featuring 16oz Miller Lite and Coors Light cans available for only $1.50.
Giveaway: LSC Stein  

Friday, September 26 vs. Dallas Trinity FC | 6 P.M. 
Hometown Heroes Appreciation Night 
Lexington SC honors local police, fire, and EMS personnel with a night of recognition and celebration. 

Friday, October 10 vs. Carolina Ascent FC | 6 P.M. 
Mental Health Awareness Night 
On World Mental Health Awareness Day, fans are invited to learn and connect through a pre-match mental health awareness fair on the concourse.  Giveaway: Emina Ekić #10 Jersey Shirt  

Sunday, October 19 vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC | 2 P.M. 
LSC Fall Festival + Pink Out 
A family-friendly fall afternoon featuring classic fall favorites and a pink-out to support breast cancer awareness. 
Giveaway: Custom LSC Scarf  

Friday, October 31 vs. Sporting Club Jacksonville | 6 P.M. 
Kick or Treat + $1.50 Beer Night 
Celebrate Halloween with pre-match trick-or-treating at Lexington SC Stadium, a costume parade on the pitch, and a best costume contest for kids and adults. 

Saturday, December 6 vs. Spokane Zephyr FC | 2 P.M. 
Holidays in the Bluegrass 
Ring in the holiday season with a halftime Teddy Bear Toss and ornament decorating stations in the Fan Zone. 

Saturday, December 13 vs. DC Power FC | 2 P.M. 
$1.50 Beer Day
Fans can enjoy discounted drinks as Lexington SC closes out the 2025 home calendar. 

For more information about Lexington Sporting Club and its upcoming initiatives, please visit www.lexsporting.com. 

About Lexington Sporting Club 

Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in the Gainbridge Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). 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 is also home to a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities, and training fields. 

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Lexington Sporting Club’s Gainbridge Super League women’s team kicked off the 2025/26 season with an eventful 3–3 draw against Fort Lauderdale United FC at Beyond Bancard Field. The match also marked the debut of new head coach Masaki Hemmi, who joins Lexington SC after serving as interim head coach for the Chicago Stars in the NWSL.

Fort Lauderdale jumped out to an early lead in the first half when Darya Rajaee (#12) opened the scoring in the 17th minute directly from a free kick.The halftime whistle sounded with Fort Lauderdale holding on to their 1-0 lead. The second half saw the hosts double their lead through Kiara Locklear (#20) in the 57th minute of the match.

Lexington SC’s comeback began with a moment of quality in the 58th minute. From a free kick near the halfway line, defender Allison Pantuso (#3) lofted a pass into the penalty area. Midfielder Addie McCain (#18) rose above the defense and powered a header into the back of the net, cutting the deficit in half.

The visitors found their equalizer in the 69th minute when substitute McKenzie Weinert (#11) calmly finished a chance created by Emina Ekić (#10). Just minutes from time, Lexington appeared to have completed the turnaround. In the 87th minute, Ekić delivered a dangerous corner kick to the back post, where Pantuso pounced to give Lexington a 3–2 lead.

Even after Lexington’s rally, Fort Lauderdale had one last response. In stoppage time, the hosts won a penalty, which Jasmine Hamid converted to seal a 3–3 draw.

While not claiming all three points, Lexington showed grit and determination in clawing back from a two-goal deficit, a promising sign of the team’s resilience and growth under Coach Hemmi.

Lexington SC now turns its attention to its home opener on Sunday, September 7, against Brooklyn FC. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. ET at Lexington SC Stadium.

On Monday, Lexington Sporting Club women’s Gainbridge Super League team unveiled their new away kit for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.

The design, created by hummel, LSC’s Official On-Field Apparel Partner, is inspired by the breathtaking sunsets that appear over Lexington, Kentucky. The kit captures the fiery ambers, soft lavenders, deep indigos & endless blues that stretch across the sky at day’s end.

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The kit made its first appearance in front of the public last week at an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, where attendees also got a first look at the 2025/26 women’s home kit.

For more information on becoming a Lexington Sporting Club Season Ticket Member, call our ticket office at (859)201-3932 or email tickets@lexsporting.com.

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Our new away kit is set to see on-field action for the first time this Saturday, August 23, when the Gals head down to South Florida to take on Fort Lauderdale United FC in our 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season opener. The match will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on Peacock.

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On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Lexington Sporting Club revealed the home kit for the upcoming 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League campaign.

This marks the first-ever women’s professional LSC kit produced by hummel, bringing a fresh design to our gals’ matchday look. As was the case last season, UK HealthCare Sports Medicine remains proudly displayed across the chest as our Gainbridge Super League front-of-shirt partner.

The kit made its debut earlier in the week at an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, where attendees also got a first look at the yet-to-be-released 2025/26 women’s away kit. In addition to previewing both kits, members had the opportunity to purchase the new home kit on the spot and take photos wearing it. Some of those photos are featured in this release and will appear across our social media channels as part of this exciting unveiling.

For more information on becoming a Lexington Sporting Club Season Ticket Member, call our ticket office at (859)201-3932 or email tickets@lexsporting.com.

In Kentucky, nature runs free and our 2025/26 home kit is inspired by the rolling landscape of bluegrass hills, lush farmland, and scenic trails.

This year’s design introduces white numerals on both the back of the shirt and the shorts replacing last season’s bright green.

The goalkeeper kit this season is a bright yellow. A second goalkeeper kit will be revealed soon.

This kit writes a new chapter in our history and we’re excited to share it with you. It is available for purchase now in adult & youth sizes.

Special thank you to our season ticket members who helped model for us as a part of this special reveal!

LEXINGTON, Ky.— Lexington Sporting Club has signed forward Sarah Griffith to its Gainbridge Super League roster ahead of the league’s upcoming season. 

Griffith, a native of the Chicagoland area, was selected 35th overall by the Chicago Red Stars in the 2022 NWSL Draft. She made her professional debut that year and has since competed at both the domestic and international levels. 

Before entering the professional ranks, Griffith starred at Purdue University, where she was named Big Ten Forward of the Year and earned All-America honors. Her speed, creativity and ability to produce in the final third make her a key addition to Lexington SC’s attack. 

Griffith’s signing marks another significant step as the club builds its inaugural roster for the Gainbridge Super League, a new Division I women’s professional league set to begin play in August.

About Lexington Sporting Club

Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in the Gainbridge Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). 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 has recently opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.

Lexington, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club has announced the transfer of midfielder Emina Ekić from Spokane Zephyr FC to its 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League roster, pending league and federation approval. 

Ekić, a Louisville native, returns to the Bluegrass as one of the most accomplished players in the Gainbridge Super League. Her homecoming marks a major milestone for Lexington SC as the club secures the league’s inaugural Player of the Year. 

Ekić began her journey with Javanon SC and starred at duPont Manual High School, earning Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year honors for the 2015/16 season. She went on to play four standout years at the University of Louisville, where she made history as the first player in program history to be named ACC Offensive Player of the Year. 

Her professional career began in 2021 when she was selected fifth overall in the NWSL Draft by Racing Louisville FC, the first University of Louisville player to be drafted into the league. She made more than 20 appearances with Racing Louisville and earned NWSL Player of the Week honors before going on loan to Melbourne City FC in Australia’s A-League Women. After a successful stint, she signed a two-year deal to stay in Melbourne. 

In July 2024, Ekić signed with Spokane Zephyr FC ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season. She made an immediate impact, scoring the club’s first-ever goal in the 17th minute of its debut match. Her consistent performances and leadership on the field earned her the title of USL Super League Player of the Year, awarded by both the league and Soccer Sheet. 

Internationally, Ekić made her senior debut for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in 2023 and has earned regular call-ups since. She has competed in both UEFA Nations League and Euro Qualifying campaigns, scoring her first international goal in October 2024 during a Euro qualifying playoff against Serbia. 

Bringing elite experience, hometown pride, and a championship-level pedigree, Ekić adds immediate value to Lexington SC’s 2025/26 roster and strengthens the club’s foundation heading into its second season in the Gainbridge Super League. 

Fall season tickets are on sale now! If you are interested in Lexington SC ticketing opportunities, please call (859) 201-3932 or purchase online here.  

About Lexington Sporting Club 

Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in the Gainbridge Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). 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 has recently opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.  

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club is proud to announce the appointment of Kosuke Kimura as Assistant Coach for the club’s women’s Gainbridge Super League squad. Kimura joins the staff of Head Coach Masaki Hemmi as the team intensifies preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.

Kimura arrives in Lexington following his most recent role as Assistant Coach at Nashville SC of Major League Soccer. His addition brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience at the highest levels of the game.

A native of Kobe, Japan, Kimura began his soccer journey with Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale at youth level before moving to the United States to play NCAA Division I soccer at Western Illinois University from 2003 to 2006. During his time at WIU, he completed an intensive English-language program and earned a near-perfect score in the mathematics section of the SAT. He was selected by the Colorado Rapids in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft, becoming the first Japanese-born player to appear in Major League Soccer.

Kimura made over 100 appearances over five and a half seasons with the Colorado Rapids, playing a pivotal role in the club’s 2010 MLS Cup-winning campaign. He scored the game-winning goal in the Western Conference Final and went on to play the full 120 minutes in the MLS Cup Final, helping the Rapids secure a 2–1 victory over FC Dallas.

In 2012, he was traded to the Portland Timbers, beginning a stretch that saw him feature for several clubs across the United States, including the New York Red Bulls, Atlanta Silverbacks, and Tulsa Roughnecks. He also had a stint abroad with Widzew Łódź in Poland.

Kimura now brings his knowledge, leadership, and championship pedigree to Lexington SC as the club builds toward its Gainbridge Super League season opener on August 23, away to Fort Lauderdale United FC.

Fall season tickets for Lexington SC’s Gainbridge Super League campaign are on sale now. For ticketing information, call (859) 201-3932 or visit www.lexsporting.com.

About Lexington Sporting Club 

Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in the Gainbridge Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). 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 has recently opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.