ABOUT US

Our mission is to bring Cleveland Division One men’s and women’s professional soccer teams to life. Teams that win on the field and make a lasting impact off of it. USL Cleveland exists to unite our city through the world’s game, to create a clear pathway for local players to rise from the neighborhoods and parks of Northeast Ohio to the professional stage, and to deliver a matchday experience that celebrates Cleveland’s pride, grit, and creativity.

We represent the resilience, authenticity, and heart that define Cleveland. From youth development to first-team competition, USL Cleveland will stand as a symbol of opportunity, belonging, and ambition, a rallying point for fans across generations and backgrounds.

Our goal is simple: to be champions for Cleveland, for our city, our supporters, and the next generation who will wear the crest and call this club their own.

USL, USL Cleveland and Cleveland State University are partnering to reimagine the Wolstein Center site into a vibrant, mixed-use district anchored by a sustainable, multipurpose stadium. The stadium would be home to USL Cleveland, which has aspirations to play in USL’s division one men’s and women’s leagues. In addition to professional soccer, the stadium would be home to CSU activities as well as serve as a hub for the entire Cleveland community by hosting concerts, festivals, charity events, graduations, and other community events. With year-round programming, the stadium would contribute to the revitalization of downtown Cleveland, drive economic impact and deliver maximum value to CSU. 

Tim Junglas

Co-Founder

Tim Junglas is the co-founder of Marketplace Capital LLC, an investment and management firm focused on real estate and private equity. He has led investments on behalf of multigenerational family offices and institutional investors across a range of asset types, with a disciplined, value-driven approach. Over his career as an equity investor, Timothy has participated in more than 15,000 multifamily units, totaling over $3.0 billion, and owned and operated a one million square foot soundstage facility. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and serves on the board of the Korda Institute for Teaching. As a co-founder of USL Cleveland, Timothy brings deep financial expertise, strategic investment experience, and a passion for creating lasting impact through thoughtful development

Kevin Patrick Murphy

Co-Founder

Kevin Murphy was the Managing Partner of Walter Haverfield, a Cleveland-based business law firm. With deep experience in real estate transactions, development, and entitlements, Kevin advises public and private entities on structuring complex deals. He was a co-founder of both Cannasure Insurance Services and Standard Wellness, demonstrated his ability to launch and scale mission-driven ventures. As a co-founder of USL Cleveland, Kevin brings legal expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and a strong commitment to transformative development in Northeast Ohio.

Nathan Kelly

Co-Founder

Nathan Kelly is President of Playhouse Square Real Estate, where he leads real estate strategy and development across one of Cleveland’s most iconic districts. His portfolio includes hotels, apartment towers, office buildings, and retail space. He is spearheading the district’s next phase through the redevelopment of a former Greyhound Station adjacent to the Playhouse Square campus. A former public-sector leader and real estate firm president, Nathan has overseen over $1 billion in public-private development. He brings visionary leadership, civic focus, and a passion for placemaking