Savannah Clovers Football Club and Savannah United have announced a strategic partnership that will support male and female players in the local area. This agreement will see the Clovers professional soccer organization enter into a mutually-beneficial relationship with Savannah United’s regionally-recognized Select, Academy and Recreation playing platforms. Both parties will work together to create a defined pathway for players who strive to play professional soccer. 

The partnership will include scrimmages, training opportunities, workshops and development programs for Savannah United coaches and players. Additionally, this unique access to the professional club will be created through match day experiences, special events, attendance at training sessions, ticket offers and internship opportunities.

“Savannah Clovers FC and Savannah United are committed to advancing soccer in our region,” said Savannah United Executive Director Gary Wright. “Savannah Clovers’ vision to bring a team into a national, professional league is an unprecedented development for Savannah, and we are pleased to put our respective expertise together to provide special opportunities for our players.” Wright continued, “we are very excited to provide a pathway for our Boys and Girls programs, and to give the players at Savannah United every opportunity to play professional soccer.”

“Our vision for the Savannah Clovers Football Club includes a roster anchored with local players who understand our style of play and the values of our organization, and this partnership helps to lay this groundwork,” said Jef Thiffault, Clovers Chief Operating Officer. “Over the past nine months, we have been building this relationship with their management team, and we are honored for the opportunity to add to Savannah United’s over thirty-year commitment to serving the area through our professional platform.“

Savannah Clovers FC begin their first season as a professional club in April, 2023 in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA)