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Carolina Ascent FC
FoundedMay 16, 2023; 17 months ago (2023-05-16)
StadiumAmerican Legion Memorial Stadium
Capacity10,500
Head coachPhilip Poole
LeagueUSL Super League
Websitehttps://www.carolinaascent.com/
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.

History

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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

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See also: 2024–25 Carolina Ascent FC 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

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Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Sleeve sponsor Ref.
2024–present Capelli Sport Nucor Novant Health N/A [7]

Players and staff

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Current roster

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As of September 18, 2024[8]

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

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

Academy players

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

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

Staff

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As of August 9, 2024*

Front office
Position Name
CEO & Managing Partner United States Jim McPhilliamy
Technical staff
Head Coach United States Philip Poole

Seasons

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As of August 17, 2024
Season League Division Regular season Playoffs
P W D L GF GA GD Pts. Pos.
2024
 USL W South Atlantic 12 7 1 4 36 10 +26 22 3rd Did not qualify
2024–25 USL Super League - 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 1st -

References

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  1. ^ Spanberg, Erik (May 16, 2023). "Why Dan DiMicco is backing addition of women's pro team to Charlotte Independence roster". Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Puente, Nathaniel (March 21, 2024). "Carolina Ascent FC chosen as name for Charlotte women's pro soccer team". WCNC. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Philip Poole named Super League Carolina's head coach". www.thecharlottepost.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Super League Carolina Announces USL W League Team and Tryout Date for 2024". Carolina Ascent FC. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Mahoney, Ashley (May 16, 2023). "New women's professional soccer team coming to Charlotte". axios.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "Super League Carolina Welcomes Assistant Coach, Erika Duncan". Carolina Ascent FC. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Carolina Ascent FC Welcomes Novant Health as Official Healthcare Provider". Carolina Ascent FC. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Roster Archive". Carolina Ascent FC.
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