Boise’s soccer community has plenty to celebrate this week: AC Boise has earned promotion to the USL Championship after completing a remarkable sold-out first season, according to KBOI.

The achievement marks a milestone moment for professional soccer in the Treasure Valley. In just their inaugural campaign, the club not only filled seats at every home match but performed well enough on the pitch to earn a step up to one of the premier soccer leagues in North America — the USL Championship.

Promotion in soccer is earned, not given. It means AC Boise outperformed the competition at their current level and demonstrated the quality, consistency, and fan support needed to compete at a higher tier. A sold-out first season signals that Boise fans embraced the club immediately and turned out in force to back their new team throughout the year.

The USL Championship is a professional Division II league that serves as one of the top rungs of the American soccer pyramid, featuring clubs from cities across the country. AC Boise’s promotion means Treasure Valley residents will soon be watching their hometown side compete against some of the best professional clubs in the nation.

For a city that has steadily grown its sports culture in recent years, the rise of AC Boise represents an exciting new chapter. The combination of passionate local support and on-field success in year one sets a strong foundation as the club prepares to take on the challenges — and opportunities — of life in the USL Championship.

Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming season schedule as AC Boise gets ready to make its mark on the national stage.

Sources: KBOI