TSC Alum Avery Clark Signs with NWSL Kansas City Current
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club alumna Avery Clark signed a professional contract with the Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the highest women’s professional league in the United States.
Clark came up through TSC as a member of the 2004 ECNL Girls team, before continuing her career at the University of Texas. At Texas she became a premier attacking threat and won titles in both the Big 12 and the SEC. She then began her professional career in Kansas City with the Current’s reserve side, KC Current II. She made her first-team debut as a second-half substitute, scoring an 82nd-minute header to win the match against Corinthians SC.
“Avery’s signing of a first-team contract with Kansas City is a tremendous accomplishment and testament to her perseverance, commitment to excellence, and relentless work ethic,” said TSC Executive Director Stuart Brown. “As a local player who developed within Tennessee Soccer Club, Avery’s journey demonstrates what is possible when a talented and driven athlete is surrounded by outstanding teammates, dedicated coaches, and a competitive environment that continually challenges her to grow.”
“Signing with the KC Current first team is a dream come true, and my years at Tennessee Soccer Club were foundational in getting me here,” said Clark. “From high-stakes ECNL matchdays to the intense daily training sessions alongside incredible teammates, TSC taught me what it takes to compete at an elite level. I’m endlessly grateful to the coaches and teammates who helped shape me as both a player and a person, and I’m proud to carry those roots with me into the NWSL.”
Clark’s signing reflects what Tennessee Soccer Club works to provide for every player: high-level training, strong coaching, and a culture that values hard work, respect, and growth on and off the field. Her journey from TSC to the professional ranks offers a clear example for current players pursuing their own goals in the game.
“Having had the privilege of coaching Avery, I saw firsthand the exceptional skill, determination, and character she brough to the field every day. She now joins a growing group of TSC alumni who have reached the professional ranks, including most recently Maddie Padelski with the Portland Thorns,” Brown continued. “We are incredibly proud that TSC played a meaningful role in Avery’s development, and we are excited to see her take this well-earned next step in her career.”
Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Williamson County and the surrounding Greater Nashville area. TSC’s Mission is “to promote a love for soccer by developing excellence in the game for our players and coaches to positively impact our member families and communities.”
Since 2012, TSC has been the premier youth soccer club in the state of Tennessee and currently serves over 3,500 players participating in recreational, competitive and/or supplemental soccer programs across four locations: TSC Murfreesboro, TSC Nashville, TSC Sumner and TSC Williamson. TSC teams compete locally, regionally, and nationally in leagues such as the Tennessee Youth Soccer League, USYS National League and Mid South Conference, and the Elite Clubs National League. TSC also fields two U23 pre-professional teams competing in USL W League (women’s) and USL League Two (men’s). TSC has won multiple state and national championships in recent years through competition in these leagues.
