FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual fall Battleground Tournament of Champions this weekend bringing in thousands of visitors to the Greater Nashville area. In all, more than 4,300 players and 14,000 people took part in the event. “This weekend’s Battleground tournament turned out to be a tremendous success,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “With the weather looming, we made the decision to push ahead and give the teams and players a great soccer experience. We are excited for next year’s event and our Music City Invitational tournament coming up in October.” In total, 320 teams from seven different states and 54 soccer organizations represented the tournament field. Over 109 teams traveled from out of state and contributed to the local economies and visited the area. The annual September event utilized venues across Williamson and Davidson County. Williamson County Soccer Complex in Franklin, TN, Crockett Park in Brentwood, TN, and Harpeth Soccer Complex in Nashville, TN played host to the event. In addition, on Friday night, TSC hosted the very first event at the new turf Bethesda Sports Park in Thompson Station. TSC will host its next outdoor tournament, the Music City Invitational in Murfreesboro, TN the weekend of October 25-27. The event will be hosted at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park, one of the finest soccer complexes in the region. For more information about TSC tournaments and events, click here .

FRANKLIN, TN - Tennessee Soccer Club is excited to announce a partnership with DarkHorse AI, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize sports analytics and enhance player development through cutting-edge time saving technology. DarkHorse AI’s advanced analytics platform will integrate seamlessly with Tennessee Soccer Club’s training and performance systems, providing coaches and players with unprecedented insights into player performance, game strategies, and injury prevention. By leveraging AI-driven data analysis — Tennessee Soccer Club will gain access to real-time performance metrics, high-quality reel generation, and can assist in crafting personalized training regimens tailored to each athlete's needs. “Tennessee Soccer Club is thrilled to partner with DarkHorse AI. Their video analysis platform will be a major asset to our players and coaches and will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our player development. We look forward to working with the DarkHorse team to provide a high-level experience for our players.” - Stuart Brown, TSC Executive Director  DarkHorse Al is the world's largest patented Al sports network solving the salient player pain of creating highlight reels removing hours of tedious video edits, amplifying exposure, and providing predictive analytics. The partnership between DarkHorse AI and Tennessee Soccer Club represents a significant leap forward in the integration of technology and sports. Both organizations are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional coaching methods and embracing innovative solutions that drive excellence.

FRANKLIN, TN - Tennessee Soccer Club has named Kyle Swanson the new Assistant Director of Goalkeeping. Swanson joins the TSC goalkeeping program alongside Director of Goalkeeping Bob Jeffrey and will begin immediately, working primarily with the ECNL and ECNL Regional League goalkeepers. “We are excited to welcome Kyle to Middle TN and to Tennessee Soccer Club,” said TSC Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “He will help Bob tremendously and bring new energy to our goalkeeping program.” Swanson, a Chicago native, moved to Middle Tennessee after spending years in the United Kingdom. He was the goalkeeping coach for the Swansea City AFC Women's First Team, where Swanson coached the goalkeepers in the UEFA Women's Champions League, in addition to serving as the Head of Goalkeeping in the Girls Development Centre. Prior to his stint at Swansea, he coached the goalkeepers for the Men’s Welsh 2nd division side, Pontypridd United First Team, where he helped them reach promotion into the Welsh Premier League. Stateside, Swanson also worked with River Light FC in the USL W League and USL League Two outside of Chicago, IL. Collegiately, he coached the goalkeepers at Rockford University. “Kyle is going to make a great impact on our goalkeepers and help our club immediately in this role,” said TSC Executive Director Stuart Brown. “He brings energy and enthusiasm as well as unique experiences abroad. We are happy to bring Kyle on board to help Bob take our goalkeeping program to the next level.” “I am very excited to get to work at Tennessee Soccer Club,” said Swanson. “I am impressed by the level of professionalism and standards the club holds and I am excited to be a part of it.” As a player, Swanson played in goal for the Pontypridd United Reserves. He holds the UEFA B License as well as the Scottish FA Goalkeeping certificate. Kyle currently resides in Franklin, TN.