OUR MISSION
Athletic Club Boise’s mission is to bring the highest levels of the beautiful game to the Treasure Valley. Our vision is to celebrate the unique character of Idaho in both sport and community. As the first professional soccer men’s and women’s franchises in the State of Idaho, our aim is to let our unique culture and geography shine.
- Embrace: Reflect the growing diversity of Idaho in our team and fan base.
- Unite: Bring our community together, inside and out of the stadium, fostering a sense of pride and belonging to Idaho and the City of Trees.
- Elevate: Be a positive force for growth and opportunity with Idaho’s youth and provide a pathway to the highest levels of sport.
- Champion: Esto Perpetua – Idaho is industrious, rugged, and eternal. This team will exemplify those ethics on the pitch and showcase them nationally and internationally.
Through relentless pursuit of championships, community engagement and dedication to youth development, Boise Pro Soccer strives to be a beacon of pride for the Gem State.
AC Boise is Idaho to the core.
All matches can be seen on our broadcast partners: ESPN & CBS Sports Network (USL 1) and NBC Peacock (USL S).
MEET THE CLUB LEADERSHIP
Brad Stith
A Boise native, sports agency owner and former NBA senior executive, Brad brings decades of record breaking professional sports operational success to our team. Most recently, he has helped multiple USL expansion teams launch, in addition to his contributions to the Board of Directors of the Ada County Boys and Girls Club, the University of Idaho CBE Business Advisory and the University of Oregon Warsaw Sports Business Center. Brad earned his MBA from the University of Oregon and BS in Finance from the University of Idaho.
Steve Patterson
Steve is one of the most accomplished sports executives in the country, serving as a successful CEO, President, Athletic Director and Board Member in the NFL, NBA, NHL, baseball and college athletics for over 35 years. He has built championship teams and designed, financed, built and run college, major and minor league stadiums, ballparks and arenas. Steve earned his Juris Doctor, Law and his BBA with honors from the University of Texas at Austin.
David Wali
Dave is a well-known, long-term Boise resident, real estate developer and serial entrepreneur. For the past decade, he has led the development interests for Gardner’s Idaho office. Dave’s diversified investment and development portfolio includes over 6 million square feet, notable among them is his leadership in developing City Center Plaza that surrounds the iconic US Bank Building in downtown Boise. He’s been devoted to Boise’s progress since arriving from California to attend Boise State University, where he earned his BBA.
Bill Taylor
Taylor is a Treasure Valley Neuroradiologist and currently the Board Vice Chair for U.S. Youth Soccer. Taylor recently ended his three year term as the Vice President of the Board for the U.S. Soccer Federation, which is U.S. Soccer’s National Governing Board. He also served as President of Idaho Youth Soccer for more than a decade. Taylor completed his Residency and Fellowship in Radiology / Neuroradiology at Duke University and earned his M.D. at New York Medical College. He attended Brigham Young University, graduating in Business Finance.