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Sporting JAX Appoints Liam Fox as First Men's Head Coach

The former Hearts coach is set to build an expansion roster for a March 2026 USL Championship debut.

Overview

  • Liam Fox was unveiled as Sporting Club Jacksonville’s inaugural men’s head coach, chosen after a detailed search led by sporting director Mark Warburton.
  • Fox is expected to arrive in Jacksonville in the coming weeks pending visa approval, according to club officials.
  • The men’s team is slated to begin USL Championship play in March 2026, giving Fox only a few months to assemble his roster and staff.
  • Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida will serve as the club’s first home while plans advance for a permanent venue with added fan amenities.
  • The organization, founded in 2020 with owners including Tim Tebow and Fred Taylor, positions Fox’s development-focused approach as central to its community-rooted build.