Kings Hammer FC Columbus Announced as Newest Member of USL League Two

Columbus, OH & Tampa, FL – The United Soccer League announced today that Kings Hammer FC Columbus will join USL League Two in 2025.

The club was formed in 2007, operating a team in Cincinnati before growing the organization’s operations nationwide. This latest merger sees them adding another Ohio team to League Two’s ranks.

Their mission is to grow local interest in soccer and develop local players both on and off the pitch. They seek to provide growth opportunities for coaches and executive leaders in each team as well.

Having the capacity to provide every level of soccer to our athletes is critical in providing the right pathway for our player development,” Kings Hammer USL Program Director Jon Pickup said. “With the addition of USL League Two, we are excited for the opportunities now available to our players in the Greater Columbus market.”

Kings Hammer Columbus will compete in the Central Conference in 2025.

“We are thrilled to join USL 2 and bring pre-professional soccer to Greater Columbus,” Kings Hammer Columbus General Manager Johnny Ulry said. “This is an incredible opportunity for our players to train and compete at the highest level while showcasing the immense soccer talent in our community. We can’t wait to embark on this exciting journey with our fans and the city of Columbus.”

“Columbus has a great soccer community, and we know that Kings Hammer have all the right resources in place to make this club great,” USL Senior Vice President of Youth and Pre-Professional Properties, Joel Nash, said. “We know that fans in Columbus will have some great League Two soccer to look forward to this summer.”

To learn more about Kings Hammer Columbus, visit the club website, Instagram, and X.