SAN ANTONIO & TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League announced today that San Antonio FC will add a USL League Two team for the 2026 season.

San Antonio FC has been a consistent high performer in the USL Championship since its founding in 2016. The club has qualified for the playoffs six times, highlighted by its title-winning 2022 campaign where it won both the Players’ Shield and USL Championship Final. The League Two squad will be known as San Antonio FC 2.

“We are excited and privileged to add a team in USL League Two,” said Marco Ferruzzi, San Antonio FC Sporting Director. “As our club continues its growth and development, San Antonio FC 2 will serve a crucial role in player development, brand expansion, and playing opportunities for local and regional athletes.”

San Antonio FC’s mission is to unite people through unforgettable experiences and inspire humanity through sports and entertainment. The club participates in a number of local and regional community initiatives that are led by the nonprofit organization, Spurs Give, making San Antonio FC visible and engaged throughout the area.

In its first 10 seasons, San Antonio FC has also proven itself as a prime spot for young talent to develop their abilities, one of the most notable being homegrown standout Jose Gallegos. Gallegos made his way through the SAFC Pro Academy presented by Ricos before signing with the first team in 2019 and was later named a finalist for the 2020 USL Championship Young Player of the Year award. In 2022, he transferred to Sønderjyske in Denmark’s Superliga.

“This builds another step in the pathway for a club that has proven itself as a top developer of talent in the country,” said Joel Nash, USL SVP of Youth and Pre-Professional Properties. “We are excited to have San Antonio FC join the growing list of our professional clubs who believe League Two will provide meaningful opportunities for its players and help connect with its passionate fans.”

San Antonio FC 2 will compete in League Two’s Southern Conference.

To learn more about San Antonio FC, visit the club’s website, Instagram, X, and Facebook.