United Soccer League and Boise Pro Soccer want to bring professional soccer to the Treasure Valley

Boise Pro Soccer is led by an experienced ownership group that combines local roots with extensive experience in professional and collegiate sports, real estate development and philanthropy:

• Brad Stitha Boise native and former NBA executive, has successfully founded several USL expansion teams in the United States. He also serves on the boards of the Ada County Boys and Girls Club, the University of Idaho's CBE Business Advisory and the University of Oregon's Warsaw Sports Business Center.
• Steve Patterson brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the NFL, NBA, NHL and college athletics. He has built championship teams and overseen the development of stadiums and arenas across the country.
• David Walia long-time Boise resident, is a well-known real estate developer and entrepreneur.
• Bill Taylora neuroradiologist from the Treasure Valley, currently serves as vice chairman of U.S. Youth Soccer and recently completed a three-year term as vice president of the U.S. Soccer Federation.

“Given the incredible growth momentum of soccer in the United States, it is time for Boise – one of America’s fastest-growing, most passionate and beautiful sports cities – to join the movement with its own professional teams,” said Stith, CEO of Boise Pro Soccer. “With the games broadcast on ESPN, CBS Sports and NBC Peacock, our club will contribute to Boise's national spotlight and demonstrate the hard work, resilience, diversity, innovation, pride and courage that our great community represents is known. Football connects people and we will write this new chapter for professional sports in Idaho together.

Over the coming months, Boise Pro Soccer will collect community input to shape the club's identity, including team names, brand colors and game day experience. Fans are encouraged to get involved by visiting boiseprosoccer.com, signing up for updates and following social media on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter).