Introduction

In an exciting development for local sports, Jacksonville is set to welcome its first professional women’s soccer team, Sporting JAX. The team will kick off its inaugural season during the upcoming International Women’s Soccer Series.

Preseason Matches

The club’s journey begins with preseason matches scheduled for August 2 and August 10, 2025. These games will officially mark the start of the 2025-26 season for Sporting JAX.

Sporting JAX will host two notable clubs, Hibernian FC Women and Wrexham AFC Women, both recognized as competitive teams in the league. The matches will take place at Hodges Stadium located on the University of North Florida campus, with both events set to commence at 7 p.m.

Player Insights

Midfielder Sophia Boman, originally from Minnesota, expressed her enthusiasm about being part of this pioneering team. “Once I signed here, I went back home and was training at Minnesota for the remaining couple of months,” Boman shared. She emphasized the unique opportunity to compete against European teams, stating, “It’ll be really fun to be able to play teams from Europe and kind of get a taste of how they play.” Boman also encouraged fans to come out and support the team during these inaugural matches.

Conclusion

As Sporting JAX prepares to launch, the events of August will not only serve as the beginning of a new chapter in women’s soccer for Jacksonville but will also be a significant moment for sports in the region. The anticipation is high for what promises to be an exciting season ahead for players and fans alike.