JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida running back and former Jacksonville Jaguar, Fred Taylor, joining fellow UF alumnus Tim Tebow on the pro soccer club’s ownership team.
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He played 11 of his 13 NFL seasons as a Jaguar and was inducted to the PRIDE OF THE JAGUARS in 2012.
Along with his ownership stake in the soccer clubs, Taylor will serve as an ambassador for the USL expansion franchise as JAXUSL builds towards the launch of its men’s and women’s clubs in the USL Championship and USL Super League, a USL Youth Soccer Academy, and the development of a soccer-specific stadium and facilities.
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Taylor joins Caplin and Tebow on the JAXUSL ownership group, as well as experienced professional soccer executive Steve Livingstone and local community innovator Tony Allegretti. Additionally, UF women’s soccer coaching legend Becky Burleigh leads JAXUSL’s efforts as a consultant to their women’s pro team.
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Fans can register their interest in JAXUSL now by securing a season ticket deposit for $25 at www.jaxusl.com.
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