This weekend will mark the first coaching clinic that the Otters will host as a part of their partnership with TN Soccer. The Otters will serve as a regional host for the United States Soccer Federation’s Grassroots Coaching programs ranging from 4-v-4 all the way to full-sided, 11-v-11 programs. Sessions will be overseen by Tennessee Coaching Education Leadership. All attendees will receive an Otters notebook, and details about future events will be released once finalized.
“Hopefully sponsoring these courses will help coaches to become equipped to go back to their clubs and improve the coaching techniques within their respected clubs,”…
The Otters will hold their annual youth camp June 21–24 this summer. This will be the fifth year that the Otters have hosted a youth camp. Attendees will be able to receive instruction from the Otters coaching staff and many of your 2021 Otters! Camp is open to players of all genders and skillsets, and registration is now open HERE!
As in years past, there will be a half day session geared towards younger, newer players and a full day camp for campers ten years or older. …
The Otters 14-game schedule for the 2021 USL League Two schedule has been released today. Building off the success of the 2019 summer campaign, the Otters will look to launch the next era of the franchise in a new home at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in downtown Johnson City. Season tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on HappsNow!
For the second-straight season, the Otters will compete in the Southern Conference in the South Atlantic Division. The division consists of eight teams, playing a home and away contest against each. The division opponents remain the same as 2019…
The Otters have not taken the field since July 2019, but the 2021 season is rapidly approaching and season tickets are now on sale! The Otters have moved to TVA Credit Union Ballpark in downtown Johnson City and are currently slated to play seven league games at home between June and July, with the possibility of exhibition matches being added. The Otters USL League Two schedule will be released on Thursday. Season tickets can be purchased online on HappsNow HERE!
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Otter Soccer will host their first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, April 17th at Pine Oaks Golf Course. The day will follow a traditional tournament format beginning at 9 AM and feature prizes and other competitions throughout the day. All proceeds will go towards sponsoring kids in soccer in our area. Golfers can sign up here!
“We are super excited to host this golf tournament. I believe this is something our community needs at this time,” said Otters President David Strickland.
“The funds raised in the tournament will be used to help cover expenses for soccer players in our area. The…
The Otters will host their only tryout for the 2021 USL League Two season on January 16th locally in Johnson City. The combine is open to all soccer players in the region 16 years and older. The cost to participate is $50 and includes a shirt. Registration can be done here for cash/Venmo payment or here for card payments.
“We look forward to this event every year,” says GM Lucas Christiansen on the combine. “The coaching staff and I try to cast as wide a net as possible when putting together the roster but there are always players that get…
The Otters organization is excited to announce that they will be fielding a youth side in the newly formed USL Academy League beginning in the spring of 2021. The team will aid the Otters in the development of their next generation of players and amplify the talent level of players in the region.
“It is very exciting to see the next step for our Otters Program. The USL Academy will open up our area to compete against the top young players across the Southeast,” says President and Head Coach David Strickland. “Many players from our area can get the best…
The Otters first event of the Summer Series gets underway on July 18th at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. Gates will open at 5 PM and feature a myriad of events to enjoy the evening. A cornhole tournament will be held throughout the night and will have both a competitive and casual bracket. Tickets and registration for the tournament can be done here on HappsNow!
“We just want people to be able to come out and have a good time,” says GM Lucas Christiansen about the event. …
Looking for a new healthy otter-native for your summer? The Otters have developed a new summer workout plan that the whole family can enjoy! Beginning Monday, June 22nd the Otters will be posting a new set of workouts for the week with the goal of getting up and getting active! The completed worksheet can be redeemed for a prize at the OTTERUN 5K (July 25th) or exhibition match (July 28th).
The fitness plan was developed by the Otters Community Relations Director Taran Linder. She says: “I want to help people live healthier lifestyles and what better way to make a…
Despite no formal season for the Otters in 2020, there will still be several events hosted in Johnson City this summer as the team celebrates the next era of the franchise. June and July will feature a youth camp, cornhole tournament, 5K, adult soccer 6-v-6 tournament, all culminating in an exhibition game on Tuesday, July 28th at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
This article will be updated with registration/sign-up links as they become available
“The Otters are about community and family, even though our regular season was canceled we felt strongly about continuing to create events for our community. These events…
Otter Soccer
Amateur soccer team in USL League Two based in Johnson City, Tennessee. More info at ottersoccer.com and tickets are available on HappsNow!
