United Soccer League and Boise Pro Soccer will bring professional soccer to the Treasure Valley

Boise Pro Soccer is led by an experienced ownership group, combining local roots with extensive experience in professional and collegiate sports, real estate development and philanthropy:

• Brad Stithnative of Boise and former NBA executive, has successfully launched multiple USL expansion teams in the US. He also serves on the boards of the Ada County Boys and Girls Club, University of Idaho CBE Business Advisory and the University of Oregon Warsaw Sports Business Center.
• Steve Patterson brings more than 35 years of leadership in the NFL, NBA, NHL and college athletics. He has built championship teams and overseen the development of stadiums and arenas across the country.
• David Walia longtime resident of Boise, is a leading real estate developer and entrepreneur.
• Bill Taylora neuroradiologist from the Treasure Valley, currently serves as vice president of U.S. Youth Soccer and recently completed a three-year term as vice president of the U.S. Soccer Federation.

“Given the incredible growth trajectory of soccer in the United States, it’s time for Boise – one of America’s fastest growing, most passionate and most beautiful sports cities – to join the movement with its own professional teams,” said Stith, CEO of Boise Pro Soccer . “With games broadcast on the ESPN, CBS Sports and NBC Peacock networks, our club will contribute to Boise’s national spotlight and showcase the hard work, resilience, diversity, innovation, pride and grit that our great community is known for. Football unites. people and together we will write this new chapter for professional sports in Idaho.”

Over the coming months, Boise Pro Soccer will gather input from the community to shape the club’s identity, including team names, brand colors and matchday experience. Fans are encouraged to join in by visiting boiseprosoccer.com and signing up for updates, and by following social media on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter).