Austin Rise FC

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Austin Rise FC
Founded2022
Ground House Park Stadium,
Austin, Texas
Capacity6,500
Coordinates 30°16′41″N97°44′58″W / 30.27798°N 97.749578°W / 30.27798; -97.749578
ManagerBethany Cyrtmus-Davaul
CoachRogerio Celaya
League WPSL
20234th, Texas Triangle Conference
Website Club website

Austin Rise FC is an American semi-professional women's soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club was established in 2022 and is fully women-owned. They compete in the Women's Premier Soccer League [1] as a member of the Texas Triangle Conference. Austin Rise's home matches are played at House Park Stadium in Austin, Texas.

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History

In July 2022, a group of six women developed the idea for a women's soccer club based on cultivating a positive experience for their players, staff, fans, and partners. This idea was born out of their own experience which included the collapse of a previous club they were involved with. The founders are Amanda Lisberger, Rachelle D'Amico, Erin Webb, Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, Katie Reed, and Christiane Lessa. [2] On August 22, 2023, WPSL announced that Austin Rise FC had signed a letter of intent to be one of the founding clubs for the WPSL Pro. [3]

First seasons

Austin Rise FC participated in the 2023 WPSL season as their first season as a club. [4] Austin Rise FC was aligned in the Texas Triangle Conference of the WPSL. The team will play their first match on May 27, 2023 against the Challenge Red Devils. Their first home match coming on Jun 11, 2023 against the San Antonio Blossom. [5]

Austin Rise FC's first official game, also resulted in their first points earned in WPSL play, by earning a 0–0 draw against the Challenge Red Devils. [6] On June 2, 2023, Beth Ann Davis became Austin Rise FC's first goal scorer, getting one against Lonestar SC in a 4–1 loss on the road. [7] Two days later, Amanda Lisberger, both a founder and player, scored the team's first brace against the Houston Aces, but the team still fell in that match 4–2. [8] Austin Rise FC earned their first win of the season on June 17, 2023 with a 2–1 win over the Houston Aces at House Park, on goals by Alexis Lawrence and Chistina Diaz Cerda. [9] Two weeks later, Austin Rise FC earned their first clean sheet defeating Bat Country FC in their first meeting, on goals from Grace Starr, Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, and Brigid McElderry. [10] Austin Rise FC ended the season in 4th Place [11] in the Texas Triangle Conference with a 4W–3D–3L record and a +2 goal differential. Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul was their leading scoring with 4 goals on the season.

For the 2024 season, Austin Rise was aligned in the Lonestar Conference in the South Region, with five other teams. The conference consisted of Austin Rise, Classic Elite SA out of San Antonio, expansion side Futbolero Select out of Houston, expansion side San Antonio Runners, SouthStar out of DFW, and the Houston Aces. The conference was set up to play a balanced home and away schedule with the season kicking off on May 18 and the winners qualifying as host for the South Region playoffs on July 13-14. [12] Austin Rise clinched the regular season title after their week 8 win against Fubolera Select, with one game left to play in the season. [13] Austin Rise was selected to host the South Region play-offs as the Lone Star Conference Champions. [14] Austin was drawn against FC Primetime in their first ever playoff match, [15] winning 1–0 to advance to the regional finals. Austin Rise faced Charlotte Eagles, the 2023 WPSL Champions, in the regional final, losing 4–0, ending their season.

Fully professional

Austin Rise FC announced their intent to become a fully professional women's soccer team on August 22, 2023. [16] WPSL Pro will be a Division III professional league, below the National Women's Soccer League and USL Super League. The league will run a spring to fall season to coincide with the NWSL's fall to spring season. Austin Rise FC is planned as one of the ten teams planned when the league start in 2025. [17]

Sponsorship

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsorSleeve sponsorRef.
2023–present Puma Ally Medical Emergency RoomJuiceland [18] [19] [20]

Management team

PositionName
Manager Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul
Coach Flag of the United States.svg Rogerio Celaya [21]

Coaching History

As of July 14, 2024
NameYearsMatchesWonDrawnLostWin %
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Krall202310433.550
Flag of the United States.svg Rogerio Celaya2024–12732.708

    Roster

    As of June 26, 2024
    No.Pos.PlayerNation
    00 GK Emma PaytonFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    0 GK Peyton UrbanFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    2 DF Ryann JergovichFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    3 DF Hanna SandersonFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    4 MF Tatiana LeggieroFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    5 FW Amanda Lisberger(Captain)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
    7 MF Lily ErbFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    8 MF Vanessa AdamsFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    9 FW Hailey SapinoroFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    10 FW Emma TorresFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
    11 DF Gabrielle CriscioneFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    12 DF Sky GardnerFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    15JP MedinaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    16 MF Brigid McElderryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    17 MF Audrey CastanedaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    18 MF Sara Asbeck
    19 MF Beth Ann DavisFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    20 FW Addison BrayFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    21 FW Annika FreddellFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    24 FW Alexis LawrenceFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    26 MF Bella CruzFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    29 FW Alyssa AguilarFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    31 FW Lourdes SankarFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    32 MF Sarah HauckFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    34 FW Cam PattonFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    99 DF Grace StarrFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    —Casey MendozaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    — DF Emily RangelFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    — FW Pamela LasprillaFlag of the United States.svg  United States
    — GK Mckenzie HunninghakeFlag of the United States.svg  United States

    Year-by-year

    SeasonLeaguePositionPlayoffs
    DivLeagueConferencePldWDLGFGAGDPtsPPGConf.
    20234 WPSL Texas Triangle104331715+2151.504thDNQ
    2024 4 WPSL Lone Star10631239+14212.101stConference Finals
    Total2010644024+16361.80–

    Awards and honors

    WPSL

    Best XI

    YearAwardAwardeePositionRef
    2023Texas Triangle Conference Best XI Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Green DF [22]
    Flag of Spain.svg Cristina Diaz Cerda MF

    Austin Rise Player Awards

    YearPlayer of the YearRising StarDefender of the YearGoal of the Year
    2023Cristina Diaz [23] Sara Navarro [24] Natalee Geren [25] Angela Fuster Sendra [26]

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