New Mascots, New Memories at Lynn Family Stadium

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At Lynn Family Stadium, match days now come with two new faces greeting fans at the gates: Float and Sting.

Racing Louisville FC and Louisville City FC, the two professional soccer clubs that call Lynn Family Stadium home, recently introduced their first-ever mascots inspired by Louisville’s own Muhammad Ali and his famous words, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

Float, a butterfly, represents Racing Louisville. Sting, a bee, belongs to LouCity. While the mascots are connected by Ali’s legacy, they were intentionally created as separate characters to reflect the identity of each club.

Katie Stephenson, Vice President of Merchandise and Licensing, describes Float as “Racing’s rebel hero guardian that defines empowerment. She is confident and fierce. She is a role model — not a sidekick. Much like RacingLouisville since its launch, she represents growth and change.”

Sting brings a different energy to LouCity. “Sting is LouCity’s fearless guardian,” Stephenson said. “He is a fierce protector of traditions and a disruptor of dullness. He can be a bit of a jester but definitely not a clown.”

Their shared story begins at the Muhammad Ali Center, where the two longtime friends learned more about Ali’s life and the six principles that shape his legacy: confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect and spirituality. That connection led them to the clubs and eventually to the stadium, where both now serve as game day ambassadors.

The mascots also play a major role in helping families feel at home at matches. The clubs’ youth membership program is now called the Float and Sting Kids Club, presented by YMCA of Greater Louisville. Open to children ages 4–13, the club offers game tickets, gear and exclusive experiences designed to make young fans feel like part of the action.

Chris Phillips, Chief Revenue Officer, says those moments matter.

“Youth programs don’t just bring families to the stadium. They also create first experiences that turn into lasting relationships with a team,” he said. “When the experience is designed around kids — mascots, giveaways, on-field opportunities, clinics — it shifts the decision-making dynamic. Kids become the drivers, pulling parents into the stadium.” 

That connection is already showing. Fans packed the mascot unveiling at the Ali Center, and both clubs say children quickly lined up for photos, high-fives, and dance-offs. Float has already become a regular face at community events, while Sting brings his personality to supporter marches and drum lines. 

For first-time visitors, the matchday experience itself is part of the draw. Supporter groups like The Coopers and 502 Crew bring chants, drums and purple smoke after LouCity goals, while Racing Louisville continues building its place as one of the city’s most visible professional women’s teams. 

Jonathan Lintner, Vice President of Marketing, puts it simply: “We have more than a decade’s worth of evidence showing that if someone comes out to their first pro soccer game, they’re very likely to come back.” 

With Float and Sting now leading the welcome, there may be no better time to grab season tickets and see what game day at Lynn Family Stadium feels like for yourself.