Carolina Ascent FC

Carolina Ascent FC
Founded	May 16, 2023; 18 months ago
Stadium	American Legion Memorial Stadium
Capacity	10,500
Head coach	Philip Poole
League	USL Super League
Website	https://www.carolinaascent.com/
Home colors	Away colors
	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

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

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

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.	Nation	Player
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
14	MF	USA	Taylor Porter (captain)


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
15	MF	DOM	Kathrynn González
16	GK	USA	Charlotte Burge
17	MF	ISR	Elianna Beard
18	FW	USA	Audrey Harding
19	MF	USA	Ashlynn Serepca
21	DF	USA	Renée Guion
24	MF	NGA	Opeyemi Ajakaye
25	MF	USA	Sarah Troccoli
27	DF	USA	Annika Creel
31	DF	USA	Kelly Ann Livingstone
77	DF	USA	Cannon Clough