LEXINGTON, Ky. — Set to join the USL Championship for the 2025 season, Lexington Sporting Club has named Terry Boss as head coach of its men's team. 

The team said Boss is "a leader with deep roots in the game" and "brings an inspiring story of success, resilience and commitment to player development that aligns perfectly with the values of Lexington and its passionate supporters."

"I would like to thank owners Bill Shively and Stephen Dawahare, for the privilege of being the next head coach for Lexington SC," Boss said. "I am grateful and excited for this opportunity. People are the most important part of any project, and it was clear from our first conversation that this was a group of people I wanted to work with."

Boss comes to Lexington after two seasons as an assistant coach for Major League Soccer's Austin FC. He served as head coach at Oregon State University from 2018 to 2021, where he was named Pac-12 Coach of the Year twice and guided the team to a No. 1 national ranking and top seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2021. He also served as an assistant/goalkeeper coach for the U.S. Men's National Team in 2019.

"The owners and the organization's commitment to excellence is inspiring," Boss said. "We are aligned in how we want to play and how we want to compete. Our shared ambition to win, and to win our way, makes me believe we can build something special together that the city of Lexington will be proud of."

Boss' playing career includes time with the MLS' Seattle Sounders FC and New York Red Bulls and Puerto Rico's national team. 

“We are thrilled to announce Terry Boss as the new head coach of the Lexington Sporting Club Championship League team,” said Kim Shelton, CEO of Lexington Sporting Club. “Terry’s commitment to excellence, dedication to the development of players and exciting style of play aligns perfectly with our club’s vision. We look forward to the leadership and energy that Terry will bring to our club and the impact that he will have both on and off the field.” 

Lexington SC competes in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men's professional soccer) and USL Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women's professional soccer). The club recently opened a 7,500-seat stadium, along with indoor facilities and training facilities. The addition of Lexington SC and expansion club Brooklyn FC will bring the USL Championship to 26 teams in 2025 and will also help foster an in-state rivalry with Louisville City FC. 

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