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Carolina Ascent FC
FoundedMay 16, 2023; 14 months ago (2023-05-16)
StadiumAmerican Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte
Capacity10,500
Head coachPhilip Poole
LeagueUSL Super League
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American women's soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut 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]

Sponsorship

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Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Sleeve sponsor Ref.
2024–present Capelli Sport Nucor N/A

Players and Staff

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Current Roster

As of August 9, 2024[7]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK United States USA Megan McClelland
— GK United States USA Charlotte Burge
— GK United States USA Molly Vapensky
— DF United States USA Isabella Franco
— DF United States USA Annika Creel
— DF United States USA Renée Guion
— DF United States USA Josie Studer
— DF United States USA Cannon Clough
— DF United States USA Sydney Studer
— DF United States USA Emily Moxley
— DF United States USA Kelly Ann Livingstone
— DF United States USA Vicky Bruce
— MF Dominican Republic DOM Kathrynn González
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Sarah Troccoli
— MF United States USA Eli Beard
— MF United States USA Giovanna DeMarco
— MF United States USA B Hylton
— MF United States USA Ashlynn Serepca
— MF Puerto Rico PUR Jill Aguilera
— MF United States USA Taylor Porter
— FW United States USA Jaida McGrew
— FW United States USA Audrey Harding
— FW United States USA Stella Spitzer
— FW Ecuador ECU Jaydah Bedoya
— FW United States USA Mia Corbin
— FW United States USA Rylee Baisden

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 9, 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
2024-2025 USL Super League - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -

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. ^ "Roster Archive". Carolina Ascent FC.
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