Carolina Ascent FC

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Carolina Ascent FC
Carolina Ascent logo.png
FoundedMay 16, 2023;18 months ago (2023-05-16)
Stadium American Legion Memorial Stadium
Capacity10,500
Head coachPhilip Poole
League USL Super League
Website https://www.carolinaascent.com/
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American women's soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, which debuted in August 2024. The club also features an affiliate team in the USL W League , which began play in summer 2024.

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History

Charlotte was named as one of the eight team locations in the USL Super League on May 16, 2023. [1] The team name was announced on March 21, 2024. [2] The Ascent named USWNT assistant coach, Philip Poole, as the head coach in January 2024. [3]

The club announced its plans for a USL W League affiliate on December 13, 2023. [4] The team follows the Charlotte Independence women's team which featured in the 2022 and 2023 W League seasons. [5] Erika Duncan, who was an assistant coach with the W League's Charlotte Independence during its two seasons, served as the W League team's inaugural head coach for the 2024 W League season before transitioning to her role as assistant coach for the Super League team. [6]

Inaugural season

Carolina made history by playing in the inaugural match of the USL Super League, where Vicky Bruce scored the league's and the club's first-ever goal. Renee Guion also become the first player in the league to receive a yellow card. Carolina secured a 1-0 victory against DC Power FC. During their second game, Carolina tied 1-1 against Lexington SC.

Sponsorship

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor (front)Shirt sponsor (back)Sleeve sponsorRef.
2024–present Capelli Sport Nucor Novant Health N/A [7]

Players and staff

Current roster

As of November 17, 2024 [8]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Megan McClelland
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josie Studer
3 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Giovanna DeMarco
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Vicky Bruce
5 FW Flag of Ecuador.svg  ECU Jaydah Bedoya
7 MF Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  PUR Jill Aguilera
8 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emily Moxley
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mia Corbin
10 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rylee Baisden
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sydney Studer
13 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Addisyn Merrick
14 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Porter (captain)
No.Pos.NationPlayer
15 MF Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  DOM Kathrynn González
16 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Charlotte Burge
17 MF Flag of Israel.svg  ISR Elianna Beard
18 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Audrey Harding
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ashlynn Serepca
21 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Renée Guion
24 MF Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Opeyemi Ajakaye
25 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sarah Troccoli
27 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Annika Creel
31 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kelly Ann Livingstone
77 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cannon Clough

Academy players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
6 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Maria Tapia
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jaida McGrew
22 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA B Hylton
26 DF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Isabella Franco
29 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Molly Vapensky
40 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Riley Pickels
70 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Stella Spitzer

Staff

As of August 9, 2024*

Front office
PositionName
CEO & Managing Partner Flag of the United States.svg Jim McPhilliamy
Technical staff
Head Coach Flag of the United States.svg Philip Poole

Seasons

As of November 9, 2024
SeasonLeagueDivisionRegular seasonPlayoffs
PWDLGFGAGDPts.Pos.
USL W South Atlantic127143610+26223rdDid not qualify
202425 USL Super League -11560136+7211st-

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