TSC Media Release

Tennessee Soccer Club USL League Two Team Set for 2022 Inaugural Season

May 6, 2022

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club USL League Two kicks off its inaugural season this Sunday, May 8th against the Dalton Red Wolves. The teams kickoff at 7:30 pm ET at Lake Shore Park in Dalton, GA. 


“I am really excited to get started in our first year in USL League Two,” said USL League Two Head Coach Adam Grant. “We have an exceptional group of local talent, players from colleges all around the country, and some international experience.”


TSC announced the new USL League Two and USL W League franchises January 3, 2022, followed by the hiring of Grant as the head coach nine days later. Throughout the spring, Grant and assistant coaches Greg Warden and Jason Finley have worked on assembling a talented roster with balance of local talent and international experience.


Anchoring the defensive unit for TSC is goalkeeper Michael Sibley from London, England. Sibley started all 18 games for Lipscomb University, leading the Atlantic Sun Conference in wins and saves. Joining Sibley in the goalkeeper corps is Belmont University’s Nate Logan, Nashville native and Trevecca Nazarene’s Adan Gonzalez, and Colorado Mesa’s Diego Chavez.


“We have a solid corps of goalkeepers from local universities,” Grant said. “Sibs [Sibley] has done a phenomenal job for Lipscomb over the past 2-3 years. Nate and Adan also bring a lot from Belmont and Trevecca.”


In front of the goalkeepers, the backline is the deepest part of Grant’s squad. Center backs Joaquin Carrillo from Cumberland University, Lipcomb’s Honore Kalala, and Baptiste Gateau from Nantes, France will all compete for starting positions, with Cathal Coyne and Callum Stretch as options as well. At outside back, Cal State Bakersfield University’s Stephon Marcano from Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago, Lipscomb’s Louis Robinson from Nottingham, England, Quinn Kunath from Roanoke College, and ETSU’s Cameron Carroll will provide a balance of attacking and one-v-one defending on the flanks. Belmont’s Alex Johnson, Dartmouth University’s Jonathan Preston, and Cal State Bakersfield’s Shammai Camara will allow the team more depth.


“This is a huge strength of our team as we will have a lot of depth on the backline,” Grant said. “I am looking forward to seeing them all compete and build a strong back four solidifying our defensive group.”


The center of the field will be a particular strength of the team led by Nashville native Brandon Parrish, fresh off his National Championship season at Clemson University this past fall. Joining Parrish will be Milo Garvanian who started all 18 games for the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Tommy Lamb from Kent, England, Belmont’s JP Armbruster, Kyle Galloway from Marist College, and Robbie Lyons from Ireland.


“Midfield is one of the strongest areas of our group,” Grant said. “We have players that have played at the highest level with Brandon winning a National Championship at Clemson, Milo at UNC, Kyle has played at the USL level, JP will bring tremendous leadership and experience, and Tommy will make a big impact as well. I expect a lot of good play out of this group.”


Scoring goals for the team will be Belmont All-SoCon forward Liam O’Brien, Cameroonian Pascal Mohungsi, and Lipscomb’s Tyrese Spicer with Ireland’s Martin Walsh from Cumberland, Roanoke’s Harrison Kraus, Lipscomb’s Malachi Jones, Ryan Madondo from Gardner-Webb University, and Northern Illinois’ Miguel Maynez adding depth to the front line.


“Up front we have a some players that are very dynamic and will bring lots of pace,” Grant said. “Tyrese and Pascal are both very speedy and will cause problems for our opponents. Malachi and Martin will also be dangerous and Liam has scored goals for Belmont.”


“Coming off the first week of training, the energy has been brilliant,” Grant added. “The players want to learn and are excited for the season and our first game on Sunday.”


After this weekend’s historic first match, the team with take to the road again on Friday, May 13th to Statesboro, GA taking on South Georgia Tormenta FC 2.


The TSC USL League Two team will return to Tennessee for its home opener on Saturday, May 21st against One Knoxville SC at 7:30 pm CT at Ravenwood High School Stadium. Tickets will be available at the gate.


TSC USL League Two Team Roster


TSC USL League Two Team Schedule


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Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Williamson County and the surrounding Greater Nashville area. TSC's Mission is "to promote a love for soccer by developing excellence in the game for our players and coaches to positively impact our member families and communities.”


Since 2012, TSC has been the premier youth soccer club in the state of Tennessee and currently serves over 3,500 players participating in recreational, competitive and/or supplemental soccer programs across four locations: TSC Murfreesboro, TSC Nashville, TSC Sumner and TSC Williamson. TSC teams compete locally, regionally, and nationally in leagues such as the Tennessee Youth Soccer League, USYS National League and Mid South Conference, and the Elite Clubs National League. TSC also fields two U23 pre-professional teams competing in USL W League (women’s) and USL League Two (men’s). TSC has won multiple state and national championships in recent years through competition in these leagues. 

Record-Breaking Music City Invitational Crowns 44 Champions in Murfreesboro

October 28, 2025
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club's Music City Invitational soared to new heights this weekend, welcoming a record 282 teams for three days of elite youth soccer competition. The tournament featured 455 total games, officiated by hundreds of referees, and culminated in 44 brackets producing champions and finalists. “We are proud to say that this was our largest MCI to date,” said TSC Tournament Director Jimmy Drain. “Growing from previous years to 282 teams – including clubs traveling 7+ hours – speaks volumes about the event's reputation for competitive brackets, professional organization, and Middle Tennessee hospitality.” The annual event utilized Richard Siegel Soccer Park in Murfreesboro, TN, one of the top soccer facilities in the southeast region. The event also used Middle Tennessee State University, and Bethesda Sports Park in Thompson Station. Teams from 63 clubs across 11 different states (FL, NC, TN, KY, AL, GA, OH, IN, IL, MO, AR) made up the tournament field. The TSC Tournament Series will continue this winter with the Second Annual TSC College Showcase for U15-U19 Boys and Girls, January 23-25, 2026 in Murfreesboro. College coaches from across the country are expected to attend this premier recruiting opportunity. In addition, TSC will host the Winter Indoor Series in December, January, and February in Franklin and Brentwood. For more information about the Music City Invitational, TSC College Showcase, and the entire TSC Tournament Series, visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org/tournaments .

Ronnie Woodard Named US U-16 Girls' National Team Head Coach for England Friendlies

October 23, 2025
ATLANTA (Oct. 22, 2025) – The U.S. Under-16 Girls’ National Team will travel to England from Oct. 22-31 for a training camp and games at St. George’s Park, England’s National Training Center, located about 120 miles north of London. The USA will face its counterparts from England on Oct. 28 and Oct. 31, giving this age group valuable international competition. All players in this camp were born in 2010 and represent the core of the team that will compete to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. As this will be Katie Schoepfer’s cycle, and she is currently in Morocco coaching at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Ronnie Woodward will be the head coach for this camp and matches. This year marks the beginning of FIFA’s annual staging of FIFA U-17 WWC — as opposed to biannually as it was in the past — and the tournament will be held in Morocco for the next five years. The camp is part of the Federation’s continued focus on the U.S. Way philosophy, which emphasizes increased programming for Youth National Teams to create more opportunities for young players to advance through the pathway to the senior National Team with the goal of representing their country at a world championship. U.S. U-16 GIRLS’ NATIONAL TEAM (Club; Hometown) International Training Camp & Matches – Burton upon Trent, England  Goalkeepers (2): Olivia Hasan (Eclipse Select SC; Woodstock, Ill.), Carmen O'Dea (FC Barcelona; Barcelona, Spain) Defenders (6): Cali Hejduk (Columbus United SC; Westerville, Ohio), Madison Kline (St. Louis Scott Gallagher; Edwardsville, Ill.), Reece Li (San Diego Surf SC; Poway, Calif.), Dorothea Perry (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Mountain View, Calif.), Tilly Shaeffer (Sting Austin; San Antonio, Texas), Carolyn Voss (Minnesota Thunder; Brookly Park, Minn.) Midfielders (6): Blair Banta (Tophat SC; Atlanta, Ga.), Sarah Ligon (South Carolina Surf SC; Daniel Island, S.C.), Isa Ortiz (Florida United SC; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Valentina Perrotta (Bethesda SC; Rockville, Md.), Avery Walbruch (La Roca FC; Highland, Utah), Brynlie Ward (FC Dallas; Prosper, Texas) Forwards (6): Caroline Barrow (Albion Hurricanes FC; Houston, Texas), Kayleigh Cabigon (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.), Ella Dietz (Arkansas Rising; Little Rock, Ark.), Pauline Maletz (Virginia Union FC; Alexandria, Va.), Riley Rountree (Eastside FC; Seattle, Wash.), Isabelle York (Tophat SC; Atlanta, Ga.)

Successful TSC Battleground Tournament of Champions Brings Over 14,000 Visitors, Boosts Greater Nashville Economy

September 16, 2025
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) hosted its annual Battleground Tournament of Champions this past weekend, welcoming more than 4,300 players and 14,000 visitors to the Greater Nashville area and providing a significant boost to the local economy. “The weather and fields were fantastic as we hosted this year’s Battleground Tournament,” said Jimmy Drain, TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator. “You could feel the enjoyment from the players in their smiles, as well as from spectators, coaches, and referees. The level of play was very high and led to a successful event. We’re already looking forward to October for the Music City Invitational.” The event featured 322 teams from eight states and 37 soccer organizations, contributing to hotel, restaurant, and retail business throughout the region. In all, 519 games were completed across 44 fields. Matches were hosted at facilities across Williamson County, including the Williamson County Soccer Complex, Franklin Recreation Center, Crockett Park in Brentwood, and Bethesda Sports Park in Thompson’s Station. Teams brought a variety of playing styles and strong competition, creating an outstanding atmosphere for players and fans alike. The Battleground Tournament of Champions is part of the TSC Tournament Series, which will continue next month with the Music City Invitational in Murfreesboro, TN, October 24–26. That event will take place at the Richard Siegel Soccer Park, one of the premier soccer complexes in the region. For more information about TSC tournaments and events, click here .

2009 Girls Advance to National Semifinals; Three Crowned Regional Champions

August 1, 2025
TSC Teams Successful in Presidents Cup, Southern Regionals, and ECNL Postseason