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Tri-Cities Otters
Defunct amateur soccer team based in Johnson City, Tennessee From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Tri-Cities Otters were an amateur American soccer club based in Johnson City, Tennessee who most recently competed in the USL League Two in 2022.[1][2]
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History
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Founded in 2016, the team represented the Tri-Cities Area communities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
As of the conclusion of the 2022 USL League Two season, the club failed to qualify for the USL League. Two playoffs for the 6 years they participated in the USL.[3]
Hiatus (2022–present)
On December 12, 2022, the team shared a statement to their social media accounts that "it is in the organization's best interest that we take the next year off from fielding a team". The club cited financial difficulties and the need for further planning prior to restarting. The same statement indicated that the club hoped to be active in time for the 2024 USL League Two season.[4]
On February 13, 2024, USL League Two announced the 128 teams participating in the 2024 season, confirming that Tri-Cities would not rejoin the league and would remain inactive for a second consecutive season.[5]
Tri-Cities did not participate in the 2025 USL League Two season.[6]
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Stadium
The Otters played their home matches at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
Final 2022 roster
- As of December 1, 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Year-by-year
- As of as of March 17, 2025.
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References
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