The Tri-Cities Otters were an amateur

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club based in

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who most recently competed in the

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History

Founded in 2016, the team represented the Tri-Cities Area communities in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. As of the conclusion of the

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, the club failed to qualify for the USL League Two playoffs for the 6 years they participated in the USL.

Hiatus (2022–present)

On December 12, 2022, the team shared a statement to their social media accounts that "it is in the organization's best interest that we take the next year off from fielding a team". The club cited financial difficulties and the need for further planning prior to restarting. The same statement indicated that the club hoped to be active in time for the

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. On February 13, 2024, USL League Two announced the 128 teams participating in the 2024 season, confirming that Tri-Cities would not rejoin the league and would remain inactive for a second consecutive season. Tri-Cities did not participate in the 2025 USL League Two season.

Stadium

The Otters played their home matches at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.

Final 2022 roster

Year-by-year

References

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