Carolina Ascent FC


Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American professional women's soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that competes in the USL Super League. 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. 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 USL W League affiliate on December 13, 2023. The 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.

Inaugural season

Carolina played 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

Players and staff

Current roster

Academy players

Former players

''For details of former players, see :Category:Carolina Ascent FC players and List of Carolina Ascent FC players.''

Staff

''As of August 9, 2024*''

Honors

  • USL Super League
  • * Players' Shield : 2024-25

    Records

Year-by-year

First team

Second team

Team records

''Current players in bold. Statistics are updated once a year after the conclusion of the USL Super League season.''