The final signing of the 2021 class is one familiar to Otters fans and is looking to lead the Otters attack once again. During his first season in Johnson City, Segovia set numerous offensive records, many of which he still holds today. Following that summer, he transferred to Florida Tech where he has continued his high goal-scoring marks. The Otters begin their preseason today in Boone, North Carolina but return to Johnson City this Sunday to play their first-match in TVA Credit Union Ballpark. Tickets for that match and the season are now on sale and can be purchased here!
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The Otters final group of signings brings varying levels of experience from a variety of levels of college soccer in the United States. Able to contribute on every level of the Otters formation, the five signings make up two Division I players, two from the NAIA, and one boasting extensive collegiate and professional experience. The Otters are set to take the field tomorrow for their first of two exhibitions against Appalachian FC, a new expansion side in the NPSL based in Boone, North Carolina. The first match will take place in Boone, with the return match being played this Sunday…
After filling out the roster with signings from Division II the last two days, the Otters have turned to the Big South Conference and their many member schools in the region. Three of players return after being original 2020 commits, and the other three come from Gardner-Webb University. The Otters will play their first-ever match in TVA Credit Union Ballpark THIS SUNDAY at 2 PM against Appalachian FC. Tickets are now on sale for the exhibition, as well as the season at HappsNow, fans can get 15% off online for the first match by using the code OTTERS at checkout!
Moving to a conference familiar to local sports fans, the Otters have signed nine players from the Southern Conference, athletic home of the ETSU Buccaneers. The group is comprised of six players who have suited up for ETSU in the past and present and three from SoCon Champion UNCG, and cover all levels of the formation. The USL League Two season is rapidly approaching, and the newly-revamped ottersoccer.com is the home of all Otters updates!
Cole Hunter, GK, ETSU
One of the only players this season to have ever previously appeared in a game for the Otters, Cole Hunter returns for his second year…
Yesterday’s group included the Division II players set to return to the Otters for the 2021 season. This group comes from the same level, ready to make their Otters debut. The Otters have long tapped into the talent at the Division II level, with nearly all major Otters records being held by players with Division II experience. We are five days away from the Otters first match of the season, when they travel to Boone, North Carolina for the first of two exhibition matches against NPSL-side Appalachian FC. Tickets are now on sale!
Danny Talisuna, D, Florida Tech
Another Florida Tech Panther to join…
The Otters 2020 USL League Two season was unfortunately cancelled before it even got started, meaning the 2020 roster never got to suit up in the blue and green and represent Johnson City. However, over half of that group will return in 2021 to finally get their chance. The first group features players from across the Division II landscape from schools in multiple states including: Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Purchase your tickets today and see them in action in one week, on May 9th against Appalachian FC in TVA Credit Union Ballpark!
Kendall Allen, D, University of Indianapolis
Playing with his hometown team, Kendall…
Despite returning a nearly entirely new roster, the Otters will still feature plenty of experience all over the field. This first round of signings has gained their USL experience outside of the Tri-Cities and features three goalkeepers and three attacking players. Season tickets for the 2021 season are now on sale, get yours to see the Otters return after almost 700 days away from the pitch!
Mars Gohier, GK, Florida Southern
Leading off the group is goalkeeper Marcellin Gohier from Division II Florida Southern College. The Frenchman began his USL League Two career in 2018 with the Treasure Coast Tritons, making four appearances and…
The first-ever Otter Soccer Golf Tournament is in the books! Last Saturday, over 50 golfers came out to Pine Oaks Golf Course in Johnson City to help raise money for youth soccer opportunities in our area. With beautiful weather, great food, and plenty of prizes, the day was enjoyed by all and a major success!
Coach David Strickland on the the first tournament: “What a great day of golf for our first annual Otters Golf Tournament. My hope in planning this event was that number one the weather would cooperate…check it did. Next was that we would have a good…
The Otters are excited to announce an ongoing partnership with the TOPSoccer program in Johnson City. TOPSoccer works to provide soccer opportunities to special needs athletes in the region at no cost. The Otters players will serve as “buddies” during the summer to help ensure safety, fun, and support! In 2021, the program will be on Sundays from May to June at Science Hill High School. Registration is now open and can be done here or on the JCFC website!
“We are over the moon excited to be a partner with TOPSoccer in East Tennessee to be able to serve…
In an effort to make Otters gear more accessible, the Otters are excited to announce the launch of the first Otters online apparel store! Located on SquadLocker, the store has wide array of Otters gear from t-shirts and pullovers to backpacks and hat, this will allow Otter fans to have more options to rep their favorite team than ever before. The store is located under “Otter Soccer” on the SquadLocker website, “Shop” on ottersoccer.com, or at the this link!
“We have had such a high demand for Otter gear from people in the community, and even around the world, that…
Otter Soccer
Amateur soccer team based in Johnson City, TN and fielding teams in USL League Two and the USL Academy! More info can be found on ottersoccer.com!
