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Rye, NY

Launching a new professional soccer club in Westchester County with plans for community growth, youth development, and national visibility.

• Strategic location: Based in one of the most densely populated and soccer-focused regions in the U.S.
• New franchise launch: Awarded a USL League One team with inaugural game set for 2025.
• Youth academy integration: Owns a top regional youth soccer academy supporting long-term development.
• Media partnerships: Secured national and regional broadcasting deals for wide exposure.
• Experienced leadership: Backed by entrepreneurs, pro athletes, and sports industry veterans.

Westchester SC is raising funds to launch and grow a new professional soccer club in Westchester County, New York, recently awarded a franchise in the fast-expanding USL League One. The club plans to begin play in March 2025, hosting matches at a modern stadium with future expansion potential. Located in one of the most densely populated and soccer-enthusiastic regions in the U.S., Westchester SC will serve a catchment area of nearly five million people within a 30-minute radius. This raise supports operational buildout, community engagement initiatives, youth academy development, and the expansion of media reach, all with the goal of building a sustainable and competitive franchise.

The club is led by a diverse and experienced leadership team that includes entrepreneurs, former professional players, and active athletes like U.S. Men’s National Team captain Tyler Adams. The team is leveraging the area’s strong youth soccer culture, with more than 4,000 active participants, to create a development pipeline and additional revenue opportunities. Westchester SC has also secured regional broadcasting deals and national coverage through CBS Sports Network and MSG Networks, positioning the club for significant visibility. The USL’s growing footprint, coupled with the momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provides a strong foundation for fan growth and potential long-term league advancement. This offering supports Westchester SC’s vision of building a community-rooted team that can grow with the rising profile of U.S. soccer.

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Westchester SC is a new professional soccer club in New York’s Westchester County with a strong local fan base, youth academy, and national media reach.

Westchester SC is a professional soccer club recently awarded a USL League One franchise, making it the first pro soccer team based in Westchester County, New York. Positioned in one of the most densely populated and soccer-enthusiastic regions in the country, the club draws from a local base of over five million people within a 30-minute radius of its home stadium in Mount Vernon. Westchester SC aims to capitalize on growing national interest in soccer, amplified by the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and expanding U.S. soccer viewership. Its matches will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and MSG Networks, reaching millions of households across multiple states.

The club also operates one of the top youth soccer academies in the region, offering a sustainable revenue stream and a development pipeline for future talent. With an experienced ownership group that includes professionals from sports, finance, and entertainment—such as U.S. Men’s National Team Captain Tyler Adams and Olympic medalist Sara Whalen Hess—Westchester SC is building for long-term success. The organization is preparing for potential future promotion under the evolving USL system, leveraging its community connections, strong sponsorship partners, and strategic growth initiatives to establish a lasting presence in American soccer.