Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American professional

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club based in

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, that competes in the

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(USLS). The club also features an affiliate team in the

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(USLW), which began play in summer 2024.

History

Charlotte was named as one of the eight team locations in the

on May 16, 2023. The team name was announced on March 21, 2024. The Ascent named USWNT assistant coach, Philip Poole, as the head coach in January 2024. The club announced its plans for a

affiliate on December 13, 2023. The team follows the

Charlotte Independence Charlotte Independence is an American soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that plays in the USL League One, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid. The Independence currently play their home games at American Legion Memoria ...

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.

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

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. During their second game, Carolina tied 1-1 against Lexington SC.

Sponsorship

Players and staff

Current roster

Academy players

Staff

''As of August 9, 2024*''

Honors

** ''Players' Shield'' (1):

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Seasons

References

External links

* 2023 establishments in North Carolina Association football clubs established in 2023 USL W League teams USL Super League teams Women's soccer clubs in North Carolina Sports clubs and teams in Charlotte, North Carolina Women's sports in Charlotte, North Carolina {{NorthCarolina-footyclub-stub