New Orleans’ old Premier Development League soccer team got a new name and a new direction.

The New Orleans Jesters, formerly the Shockers, were announced on Thursday. The Jesters will still compete in the PDL of the United Soccer Leagues, but have been moved from the Mid South Division to the Southeast Division, where it will compete against teams it the region from places including Atlanta, Nashville and Panama City.

The Jesters are allowed to sign professional players under a concept called PDL-Pro, and have signed former Jesuit player Brandon Chagnard, who played with the Shockers last year. The team also will play all of its home games in the newly renovated Pan American Stadium.

The Jesters start their season on May 9 at the Baton Rouge Capitals. The Jesters play their home opener against the Bradenton (Fla.) Academics on May 16.