The search for the “most interesting player in the world” is the latest Lights FC’s initiative to disrupt conventional sports in the most Las Vegas way possible. In their inaugural season, some of the club’s more outlandish innovations included:
- Featured Dotty and Dolly, two live llamas, as on-field mascots
- Incorporated a smiley-face emoji on the inside of team jerseys for goal celebrations
- Dropped $5,000 from a helicopter as a halftime promotion featured on SportsCenter
- Awarded $100 casino chips on-field to players for big wins
- Debuted new jerseys via body painting players
- Invited a DJ into the locker room for pre-game inspiration to players
- Integrated live, in-game sports betting into the stadium and in the groundbreaking #BetCast live television game broadcast
“As part of our goal to become the next great American soccer success story, Lights FC is constantly seeking big ideas with like-minded people. We live in a one of a kind city — and our team doesn’t do ordinary,” said team owner Brett Lashbrook. “Coach Wynalda wants to find great new players — and we are committed to helping him however needed. In fact, we’re prepared to break soccer’s gender barrier if Miss Chiquita, Flo from Progressive or the Wendy’s Girl emerges from our tryout. Our club has no boundaries in our thinking. Don’t underestimate our desire to find the most interesting player ever!”
Any individuals who believe they have what it takes to be the “most interesting player in the world” are encouraged to register at LightsFC.com/tryouts or e-mail TalkingSoccer@www.lasvegaslightsfc.com. To date, more than 150 players have already registered for the tryout.
