USL New Orleans

On July 14, 2022, the USL awarded an expansion team to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.^[1][2] The ownership group consists of Warren Smith, who was previously involved with the launch of the Sacramento Republic FC, and former MLS and New Orleans Pelicans team executive Jamie Guin.^[3][4] The team had announced plans to join the USL Championship for the 2025 season, but did not confirm their stadium site or other details. A potential soccer-specific stadium in the River District near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center was proposed by a private developer, while other venues had been in discussions with the ownership group.^[4]

As of 2025^[update], the team has not announced when they would begin play, their stadium, or their permanent name.^[3] The team is no longer listed on the USL Championship's website, and the team's social media pages have not been updated since 2023.^[5]

• Official website