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Ricky Caplan, Becky Burleigh, Fred Taylor and Tim Tebow are part of the group that aims to bring women's and men's professional soccer to Northeast Florida. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

December 12, 2023

New soccer club reveals its crest and name: Sporting Jax

Sporting Club Jacksonville is preparing to play in the United Soccer League later this decade. The location of its stadium…

By Will Brown

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The Jacksonville Armada defeated Miami United FC in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Hodges Stadium. (Photo by Will Brown, Official Florida FC)

November 3, 2023

Jacksonville Armada will join new league, play in new stadium

The Jacksonville Armada will join the MLS Next Pro league in time for the 2025 season, and the club will…

By Will Brown

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SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence is stepping toward superstardom

Trevor Lawrence has already shown signs of growth as he enters a new season in a stronger place than last…

By Cole Pepper

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OPINION | Trevor Lawrence is growing as a leader and as quarterback

Trevor Lawrence admits that if had not taken a major step forward last year as a player, his voice as…

By Cole Pepper

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External general view of the NFL football Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

SPORTS | Jags ‘cautious and safe’ with 2023 draft picks

The Jaguars are not expecting any third-day draft picks (or second-day picks) to assume a starting role in 2023. …

By Cole Pepper

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