FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club’s Tournament Series continued this weekend hosting its annual Tennessee Invitational. The TNI brought in more than 5,600 players, over 240 referees, and nearly 18,000 visitors to the Greater Nashville area. “Even with the weather challenges on Saturday, it was great to see kids playing the game they love and smiling this weekend,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Every year, the level of competition keeps improving each year. We are excited to continue our TSC Tournament Series with the Battleground Tournament of Champions coming up in September.” In total, 421 teams from 13 different states and 69 soccer organizations represented the tournament field. Over 200 teams traveled from out of state and contributed to the local economies and visited the area. The annual May event hosted 672 games utilizing 54 fields across six venues in Williamson and Davidson Counties in hosting the event. TSC will host its next outdoor tournament, the Battleground Tournament of Champions September 12-14, 2025. For more information about TSC tournaments and events, click here .

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club announced Friday the addition of National Premier Leagues (NPL) to its expansive player development pathway. NPL is governed by US Club Soccer, a national association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation. US Club Soccer also oversees the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) which TSC competes at the National and Regional League levels. “We are thrilled to join the NPL for the 2025-26 season,” said Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “Tennessee Soccer Club is consistently looking to develop excellence in all areas of the game, and the addition of joining National Premier Leagues will enable us to continue to do so.” TSC’s NPL teams will compete in the South Atlantic Premier League (SAPL), joining clubs from Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. “Our participation in this league will enhance our programming and elevate our opportunities for player development across multiple levels of our club,” Jordan added. The NPL, which formed in 2011, is nationwide platform connecting 17 regional leagues and more than 2,500 teams with a national postseason pathway. The annual NPL Finals is the coveted destination of all participants through year-long, league-based competition. Since 2019, the NPL Finals has been hosted at the prestigious DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado. This year’s finale will be held July 7-14. The SAPL will begin competition in the 2025-26 season spanning U13 through U19 boys and girls age groups. Read full NPL Announcement here .

FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $15,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program. The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until Friday, February 28th with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here . Nearly 50 TSC players and coaches attended to run the hour-long clinic for the Special Olympic athletes. “It always warms the heart to see the interactions between our coaches and players with the Special Olympics athletes,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Seeing the joy and the smiles on everyone’s faces makes it all worth it." TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise almost $250,000 toward the cause. “A big part of TSC Cares and the Soccer-A-Thon is sharing our passion for soccer. We are looking forward to next year and hosting another successful event,” Drain added. Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.