Carolina Ascent FC

Women's soccer club in Charlotte, North Carolina

Soccer club

Carolina Ascent FC

Founded| May 16, 2023; 16 months ago (2023-05-16)
Stadium| American Legion Memorial Stadium
Capacity| 10,500
Head coach| Philip Poole
League| USL Super League
Website| Club website

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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.

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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

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1  | GK |  USA | Megan McClelland
2  | DF |  USA | Josie Studer
3  | MF |  USA | Giovanna DeMarco
4  | DF |  USA | Vicky Bruce
5  | FW |  ECU | Jaydah Bedoya
7  | MF |  PUR | Jill Aguilera
8  | DF |  USA | Emily Moxley
9  | FW |  USA | Mia Corbin
10  | FW |  USA | Rylee Baisden
12  | DF |  USA | Sydney Studer
13  | DF |  USA | Addisyn Merrick
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14  | MF |  USA | Taylor Porter (captain)
15  | MF |  DOM | Kathrynn González
16  | GK |  USA | Charlotte Burge
17  | MF |  ISR | Eli Beard
18  | FW |  USA | Audrey Harding
19  | MF |  USA | Ashlynn Serepca
21  | DF |  USA | Renée Guion
25  | MF |  USA | Sarah Troccoli
27  | DF |  USA | Annika Creel
31  | DF |  USA | Kelly Ann Livingstone

### 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

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11  | FW |  USA | Jaida McGrew
22  | MF |  USA | B Hylton
26  | DF |  COL | Isabella Franco
29  | GK |  USA | Molly Vapensky
70  | FW |  USA | Stella Spitzer
77  | DF |  USA | Cannon Clough

### Staff

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As of August 9, 2024*

Front office

Position  | Name
CEO & Managing Partner  |  Jim McPhilliamy
Technical staff
Head Coach  |  Philip Poole

## Seasons

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As of August 17, 2024
Season  | League  | Division  | Regular season  | Playoffs

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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.

## External links

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* Official website

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USL Super League

Current Teams|

* Brooklyn FC
* Carolina Ascent FC
* Dallas Trinity FC
* DC Power FC
* Fort Lauderdale United FC
* Lexington SC
* Spokane Zephyr FC
* Tampa Bay Sun FC

Future teams|

* East Ridge, Tennessee (TBD)
* Indianapolis, Indiana (2025)
* Sporting Club Jacksonville (2025)
* Madison, Wisconsin (2025)
* Oakland Soul SC (TBD)
* Phoenix, Arizona (TBD)
* Tucson, Arizona (TBD)
* USL Arkansas (2026)
* USL Palm Beach (2025)

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* 2024–25

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Sports teams based in North Carolina

Australian rules football|

USAFL/EAFL
North Carolina Tigers

Baseball|

Charlotte Knights
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Asheville Tourists
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Hickory Crawdads
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ALPB
Gastonia Baseball Club
High Point Rockers

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Asheboro ZooKeepers
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Morehead City Marlins
Wilmington Sharks
Wilson Tobs
TSL
Edenton Steamers
PremCL
Outer Banks Scallywags

Basketball|

NBA
Charlotte Hornets
G League
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Esports|

CDL
Carolina Royal Ravens

Football|

NFL
Carolina Panthers
NAL
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WFTDA
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Rugby|

MLR
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Soccer|

MLS
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Carolina Ascent FC
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North Carolina FC
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See also
Sports in North Carolina
List of sports venues in North Carolina

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