Mayor Reed: Montgomery in talks to bring a professional soccer team as youth soccer grows

Mayor Steven L. Reed said Montgomery is in discussions with professional soccer leadership about bringing a professional soccer team to the city and emphasized youth soccer’s rapid growth in local schools.

"I know that we're in conversations with, professional soccer leader bringing a pro soccer team here," Reed said, framing the effort as part of the city's strategy to cultivate a sports environment and opportunities for young athletes. He noted earlier work to pursue training-camp opportunities tied to the FIFA championships in Atlanta, saying the city "went after some training camp opportunities" and that being engaged in those conversations was part of positioning Montgomery for future sports investment.

Reed and the host also described expanding soccer programs in Montgomery schools, naming JAG (JD), Percy Julian, Carver, Pike Road and Park Crossing as places where soccer participation is growing and where additional support is needed. He said the aim is to bring "that soccer energy and environment to the city of Montgomery and to this community for all the young people that play in." No details on timelines, stadium plans, public funding or formal agreements were provided during the program.