[3] By the end of their inaugural season, LSC finished 9th in the USL League One table, ahead of the reigning Supporters Shield winners Richmond Kickers, 2022 runners up Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, and Wooden spoon winners Central Valley Fuego FC with Senegalese forward/midfielder Ates Diouf finishing 3rd in the Golden Boot standings with 15 goals.
Former National Women's Soccer League player Morgan Proffitt notably appeared in a handful of matches for the inaugural team.
The reported trophy for the winner on aggregate score at the end of the USL1 season is "a full-size whiskey barrel and a bottle of bourbon from a distiller located in the losing club’s locale.
The Green Team Gauntlet/Battle of the Greens (Lexington vs. Greenville) This "rivalry" was created by Tyler Crane of Crane Kicks Lex (fan blog/podcast) and Gio Cañas, who is a notable Twitter presence within USL1 Twitter landscape, who now works for the Greenville Triumph SC.
The group was founded in August 2022 by Jesus Robles, Sam Spencer, Jon Lunsford, and Alan Clark.
The letters are reminiscent of the barrels' graceful curves, giving our name the weight of local history and tradition.
The heraldic silhouette recalls soccer club crests from the sport's early days during the Victorian Era.
Rearing upward gives the crest a sense of energy and power, striking a balance of historical and contemporary.
Our community carries a strong sense of place, and we love the memorable green colors that dominate our landscape.
Themes that emerged included the cultural landscape of the Bluegrass region and its lush green rolling hills and leafy woodlands, its equine and bourbon industries, and a communal sense of place.
This detail is inspired by the graceful curves of a bourbon barrel, tying the typography to this important element of local history and tradition.
"[25] On May 12, 2023, LSC announced their official "mini" mascot Thunder, a miniature therapy horse stationed in the southwest corner of Toyota Stadium during matches.
The stadium opened on September 8, 2024, with a USL Super League match between Lexington SC Women and Tampa Bay Sun FC.
[43] The proposed location for the facility was in the heart of downtown, directly across the street from Central Bank Center[44] and Rupp Arena,[45] a multi-purpose venue which hosts the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, concerts, conventions, and shows.
[48] The following week, the club announced its participation in the USL Academy as part of its pathway-to-pro development model for youth.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.