Fans invited to meet Jacksonville’s new pro women’s soccer team
during free festival presented by Gainbridge at James Weldon Johnson Park
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 16, 2025) – Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX) will host the ultimate pre-season celebration, and the entire city is invited for an all-access pass to rally behind a new era of sport in Jacksonville. The Super League Kickoff Party, presented by Gainbridge, will be held on Friday, July 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at James Weldon Johnson Park to give fans a chance to meet Jacksonville’s first professional women’s soccer team as they gear up for their historic debut in the Gainbridge Super League, a USL property.
“This is more than just a season kickoff; it’s the beginning of something truly special for Jacksonville,” said Steve Livingstone, president and CEO of Sporting JAX. “This club belongs to the community, and hosting this celebration at James Weldon Johnson Park feels especially meaningful as our club motto, Lift Every Voice, draws directly from his legacy and the spirit of unity this team represents. We encourage all of Jacksonville to show up, stand behind our team and be part of this historic moment.”
Presented by Gainbridge, the free, high-energy kickoff party will feature:
• Remarks by club leadership and special guests
• Meet-and-greets with the entire Sporting JAX team and coaches
• Autograph sessions and photo opportunities with players
• Live music and interactive games including an inflatable soccer goal, a giant dart board and soccer pool
• Food and drink sampling from Sporting JAX partners
• Party Shack Hospitality Suite tours
• Exclusive club merchandise including the new line of adidas swag and replica jerseys
• Sporting JAX giveaways, ticket details and more
For full event details and to RSVP, visit www.sportingjax.com/kickoffparty.
Sporting JAX’s debut takes center stage this August as the club hosts two historic preseason friendlies at UNF’s Hodges Stadium in the International Women’s Soccer Series presented by Visit Jacksonville. Starting with its first home match on Saturday, August 2, the club will host reigning Scottish Women’s Premier League champions, Hibernian FC Women. One week later, on Sunday, August 10, the club will face Wrexham AFC Women, the rising Welsh club whose story captivated global audiences thanks to celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in the hit FX/Hulu documentary, Welcome to Wrexham. Both matches will kick off at 7 p.m. EST.
Following the preseason friendlies, Sporting JAX will debut in the Gainbridge Super League with its home opener against DC Power FC on Saturday, August 23, at 7 p.m. at Hodges Stadium. All regular-season and playoff matches will stream live on Peacock, with local broadcast details to be announced soon.
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Season ticket packages for all 16 matches and group tickets (10 or more) are currently available, starting at just $10 per match. Fans who buy early will receive a complimentary inaugural season scarf (while supplies last). The preseason matches are currently available on a single-game basis and as part of a money-saving two-game “Euro Pack.” Visit www.sportingjax.com/tickets or call (904) 863-KICK to secure seats for this historic season.
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About Sporting Club Jacksonville (Sporting JAX)
Sporting Club Jacksonville, or “Sporting JAX,” was established in 2020 by a passionate group of Jacksonville-based owners and is driven by a bold vision to elevate the area’s soccer scene and “Lift Every Voice,” the club’s motto. Named in collaboration with the First Coast community in 2023, the club is committed to launching a women’s professional USL Super League club, a men’s professional USL Championship club and USL Youth Academy in Northeast Florida. Through work with city and county governments, Sporting JAX will spearhead the development of a 15,000-capacity community stadium and training facilities, positioning the First Coast as the new premier destination for soccer excellence. For more information, visit www.sportingjax.com.
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Media Contact:
Tiffany Hutto
(904) 571-5659
tiffanyhutto@sjp.com