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Dothan United set to begin first season in USL
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Soccer is continuing its growth across the state of Alabama as yet another club is set to begin play in the United Soccer League.
Dothan United is a semi-professional soccer club that will being its tenure in USL League 2 this week with its first ever match happening on the road Wednesday night. The team was officially announced back in February.
Keep reading to find out more about the club, USL League 2 + see the team’s full schedule at the bottom of the article.
Dothan United Dragons
The official name of the team is the Dothan United Dragons after the club said two names suggested were Dothan United and Dothan Dragons. So, the decision was made to combine the two.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Who: Dothan United Dragons
- What: USL League 2 team
- Where: Home games at Rip Hewes Stadium
- Tickets
After announcing England native Carl Reynolds as the first manager and building a roster, Dothan had a quick preseason including an exhibition at home last week.
Pictures from the exhibition game for Dothan United. (Evergreen Creative Company)
“They did a fantastic job of selling the project, but when I came to town to check it out and see it for real, they didn’t have to sell the people and the community. Everybody seemed really behind it and together, and I’m a big family guy. If I go somewhere, it needs to be somewhere that feels right, and it felt right.”
~ Dothan United coach Carl Reynolds
USL League 2 is the third division of the United Soccer League behind USL Championship—where the Birmingham Legion play—and USL League 1. Huntsville City FC plays in the MLS Next Pro league.
The Legion also has a team that plays in USL League 2. This is the first season for its second team as well. Both Birmingham and Dothan will compete in the South Central Division in the Southern Conference.
Dothan United 2024 schedule
The season opener will happen Wednesday night at Southern Soccer Academy in Georgia. Dothan will have its first home match on May 25 against Tennessee SC.
Dothan and Birmingham will play against each other twice this season. The Dragons will travel to Protective Stadium to play May 28 then Legion 2 will make the return trip, playing at Rip Hewes Stadium on June 29.
You can see Dothan’s full schedule below.
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