Carolina Ascent FC
Professional women's soccer club in Charlotte, North Carolina, competing in the USL Super League.
Carolina Ascent FC is a professional women's soccer team from Charlotte, North Carolina, playing in the USL Super League. The club also runs a USL W League affiliate that kicked off in the summer of 2024. Charlotte was picked as one of eight Super League locations in May 2023, and the team got its name in March 2024. Philip Poole, an assistant coach for the USWNT, was hired as head coach in January 2024. The Ascent took part in the USL Super League’s very first match. In that game, Vicky Bruce netted both the league’s and the club’s first goal, while Renee Guion picked up the league’s first yellow card. Carolina beat DC Power FC 1-0, then tied Lexington SC 1-1 in their second outing.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 16 May 2023
- Stadium
- American Legion Memorial Stadium
- Capacity
- 10,500
- Manager
- Philip Poole
- League
- USL Super League
- Season
- 2025–26
- Position
- USL Super League
- 3rd of 9
- Playoffs: Runners-up
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Background
The club announced its plans for a USL W League affiliate on December 13, 2023. That team follows the Charlotte Independence women's team which featured in the 2022 and 2023 W League seasons. 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. In their second game, Carolina tied 1-1 against Lexington SC. The club's first team roster and staff are listed as of August 9, 2024, and the club earned a Players' Shield (1) for the 2024-25 USL Super League season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carolina Ascent FC founded?
Carolina Ascent FC was founded on 16 May 2023.
Where does Carolina Ascent FC play its home games?
Carolina Ascent FC plays its home games at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
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