• "This is an exciting time for South Georgia soccer fans, as we prepare to join USL Division III and bring professional soccer to our region in 2019," Tormenta FC Owner and President Darin Van Tassell said. "Elevating the club to the proven model of the USL professional ranks allows us to increase the impact our organization can have in the local community, region and country."
  • "We are thrilled to be a part of the USL’s new Division III league and to bring professional soccer to our community," Joe Erwin said. "The Upstate has a passion for the sport that extends from community soccer clubs that attract thousands of youth to high school teams that compete at the highest levels and nationally-ranked programs at Clemson University and Furman University."
  • "Wisconsin is the second largest state in the country by population without an outdoor pro soccer team. The chance to launch this team in Madison is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. We’re confident this team will become a loved part of the Madison community, and we can’t wait to start working with the entire community to ensure we develop a team we can all be proud of."
  • "We’re on the front lines of the growth of professional soccer in the U.S., and we see tremendous potential for professional soccer in Tucson," said Dr. Mark Leber, a Tucson native and member of the Phoenix Rising FC ownership group. "The city has proven time and again, through its successful MLS Preseason tournament and support of FC Tucson in the PDL, that there is an appetite for professional soccer in the market. At Phoenix Rising FC, we intend to continue raising the bar for the quality of soccer in the state, and launching a professional team in Tucson will help us establish a true player development pipeline."
  • "We believe USL Division III represents a great opportunity for our organization and will play an important role in our long-term strategy for continued success," said Toronto FC President Bill Manning. "Player development is critical for us as we look to build on our recent first team success and develop a winning culture throughout the organization. This league is a perfect fit for us, and we look forward to working with the new league to help it achieve the levels of success already established by the USL."

"This is a fantastic opportunity and watershed moment for soccer fans in Chattanooga,” said Bob Martino. "This market has proven that it has the right ingredients to launch and sustain a professional franchise, and we are excited to take this next step into USL Division III for fans and the community. I applaud the existing grassroots support and passionate fan base already in place in the city, and I welcome the opportunity for us to work together to realize the great vision for professional soccer in Chattanooga. Our goal is to build upon the remarkable soccer history that has been created here, and establish a professional club of which both fans and our community can be proud – one that will make a lasting contribution to what makes this city great."