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Cleveland Unveils New Soccer Team: Forest City Cleveland

3/10/2026

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Cleveland's new professional men's soccer team, Forest City Cleveland, was announced today and will debut in 2027.
The name honors the city's historical nickname and was chosen through input from over 3,000 fans.
The team's branding draws inspiration from the "Die Hard Tree," a sycamore in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Cleveland Soccer Group plans to create a women's team, with branding details to be revealed in May.
The club will organize community events throughout 2026 to promote soccer culture in Northeast Ohio.

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Cleveland's new professional men's soccer team, Forest City Cleveland, was announced today and will debut in 2027.
The name honors the city's historical nickname and was chosen through input from over 3,000 fans.
The team's branding draws inspiration from the "Die Hard Tree," a sycamore in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Cleveland Soccer Group plans to create a women's team, with branding details to be revealed in May.
The club will organize community events throughout 2026 to promote soccer culture in Northeast Ohio.