Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American professional women's soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that competes in the USL Super League (USLS). The club also features an affiliate team in the USL W League (USLW), 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 PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back)Sleeve sponsor Ref. 2024–present Capelli Sport NucorNovant Health N/A
Players and staff
Current roster
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* Front officePositionNameCEO & Managing Partner Jim McPhilliamyTechnical staffHead Coach Philip Poole
Honors USL Super League Players' Shield (1): 2024-25
Records Year-by-year First team
Season League Division Regular season Playoffs USL W South Atlantic 12 7 1 4 36 10 +26 22 3rd Did not qualify2024–25USL Super League -2412753819 +19431st Semifinals
Second team Season League Division Regular season Playoffs USL W South Atlantic 11 5 2 4 30 23 +7 17 5th Did not qualify USL W South Atlantic 10 4 1 5 15 19 –4 13 4th Did not qualify
Team records Current players in bold. Statistics are updated once a year after the conclusion of the USL Super League season.
+ Most appearances Player Appearances#NameTotal 1 DF2024–553 58 MF2024–553583 FW2024–543574 FW2024–463495 DF2024–441456 FW2024–43144 DF2025–413448 FW2025–403439 DF2024–3333610 GK2024–34034
+ Top goalscorers Player Goals scored#NameTotal 1 FW2024– 161 17 2 FW2024– 70 73DF2024–606FW2024–6065 FW2024–2025 50 56DF2024–404FW2025–314FW2026–404MF2025404
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