# Otter Soccer

We invite you to join us in owning the future of soccer in East Tennessee!

## Elevator pitch
We operate a USL2 soccer team, promote the development of professional soccer and youth soccer, grow the soccer community, and enhance the quality of life in East Tennessee.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/otter.soccer
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:104694
- Last updated: 2026-06-07T23:54:01Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-08T19:44:23Z

## Quick facts
- A growing team with a post-pandemic attendance at the 7th highest in the league (out of 78) in 2021
- "Adopt an Otter" initiative won 2019 League Two Best New Revenue-Generating Idea Award
- Invested in over 200 players in 5 years
- Plans to add a women's team (2024), as well as an academy and stadium/training facilities
- Community investors will be owners in both the men's and the women's teams
- Committed to soccer as a sport and as a community investment

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:58744: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Team
- David Strickland (Founder & CEO)
- Jason Cunningham (Founder)
- Janet Strickland (Founder & Community Engagement Director)
- Lucas Christiansen (General Manager )
- Lisa & Luther Ward (Founders)
- Douglas & Marianne McDonald (Founders)
- Greg Randolph (Director of Marketing and Community Relations)
- Heather & Greg Champney (Founders)
- Jaden Cox (Media & Internship Director)

## Q&A
- Q: Hi, love this project. I checked out the website and it seems like it hasn't been updated since 2022. Honestly I'm not sure when this campaign is from. What's the status of things since? Where are you with the womans team, academy, etc?