United Soccer League Announces New Team Name

The Jacksonville-based United Soccer Leage franchise group announced their new name: Sporting Club Jacksonville. This name was selected after months of conversations and online input from community stakeholders and residents in the region. The organization also announced their new motto, “Lift Every Voice” to honor the area’s history, community, and vision to bring the region together.

“Our new club identity embodies the bold, inclusive Northeast Florida community that we know and love. We are thankful for our supporters in Jacksonville and across the wider region for sharing their passionate recommendations on what they wanted their club to look like, “said Ricky Caplin, Sporting JAX majority owner. “We are committed to being exceptional stewards for the club while further establishing our new men’s, women’s, and youth teams to represent our vibrant community. It’s our goal to lift trophies while lifting every voice on the First Coast. We are Sporting JAX!” The ownership group includes Tim Tebow, Fred Taylor, Ricky Caplin, Steve Livingstone and Tony Allegretti.