(Tallahassee, FL – December 30, 2024). TLH Reckoning officially announced joining the Gotham FC Alliance, a development program created by NJ/NY Gotham FC, 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Champions.
The aim of the Gotham FC Alliance is to establish a Professional Player Pathway accessible to all that delivers the next professional players. The Alliance will provide a clear talent identification process as well as competitive opportunities.
“TLH Reckoning is truly opening new doors in the Tallahassee market,” stated Pierre Soubrier, Gotham FC Professional Player Pathway Lead. “This Alliance is another important step in the right direction for the young players of Tallahassee and we are excited for the new opportunities to come.”
TLH Reckoning is the first satellite Alliance partner for the 2023 NWSL Champions, joining other clubs in the northeast region. TLH Reckoning exclusively hosted the first of two annual Gotham FC Professional Player Pathway ID clinics for the Southeast Region on December 14th and 15th for players with birth years in 2011 through 2008. Players contended to showcase their skills to earn an invite to the Gotham FC Talent ID Showcase in January. Gotham FC will publicly announce player selections from all of the Alliance partners in early January.
“This is a monumental moment for TLH Reckoning and the Tallahassee community and the Southeast Region,” said Dr. Ashlee Fontes, Founder of TLH Reckoning. “Joining the Gotham FC Alliance affirms our commitment to creating pathways for young athletes to achieve their dreams of playing professionally. This partnership not only elevates our standards but also underscores the shared vision of making the women’s game more accessible, competitive, and inspiring for the next generation.”
The Gotham FC Alliance will push to collectively raise standards of player development in the market and continue to grow the women’s game.
TLH Reckoning’s W League season will kick off in May of 2025 at ‘The Nest’, Gene Cox Stadium. Season Ticket Memberships are available now at www.tlhreckoning.com/season-ticket-memberships/. TLH Reckoning is funded by sponsorships, donations and memberships, which gets directly invested in the players and reinvested into the community. For more information on how to join the journey and make a difference, email info@TLHreckoning.com and donate to the TLH Reckoning Foundation (501c3) here. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and sign up for the TLH Reckoning newsletter to stay informed and to get involved. All information can be found at www.tlhreckoning.com.
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About TLH Reckoning: Tallahassee (TLH) Reckoning is the first of its kind women’s soccer franchise emerging in Tallahassee’s 200 year history. TLH Reckoning’s pre-professional team and reserves team played their inaugural seasons in the summer of 2024, with both teams competing in the USL W League and USL Academy respectively. TLH Reckoning is the only path2pro girls’ player development center in the region, offering training and development year round. Breaking geographic and institutional barriers the Reckoning is owned and operated by one of the most successful architects of the modern women’s game across the nation – former United Soccer Coaches President, co-founder of the Girls Academy league, Washington Spirit founding executive, FSU women’s soccer and W League alum; a female minority and a fierce advocate for girls and women in soccer.
