USL Super League is here

With three games on the weekend schedule, USL Super League will make its long-anticipated debut.

Following a February decision by U.S. Soccer, USL Super League will operate as a first-division league alongside the National Women’s Soccer League. There will be eight teams competing in the first season.

Carolina Ascent FC is set to meet DC Power FC in the league’s inaugural match, then Spokane Zephyr FC will face Fort Lauderdale United FC to round out the Saturday slate. Tampa Bay Sun FC will face Dallas Trinity FC on Sunday.

For those hoping to tune in to the first weekend’s matches, here is a handy Where to Watch chart published by the league this morning:

Below, you will find the opening day roster for each team and lots of familiar names from the NWSL:

Brooklyn FC | Carolina Ascent FC | Dallas Trinity FC | DC Power FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | Tampa Bay Sun FC

Brooklyn FC

Manager: Kim Wyant

• Sydney Martinez, Goalkeeper
• Neeku Purcell, Goalkeeper
• Samantha Rosette, Defender
• Leah Scarpelli, Defender
• Nikia Smith, Defender
• Tori Hansen, Defender
• Sasha Pickard, Defender
• Samantha Kroeger, Midfielder
• Allison Pantuso, Midfielder
• Allie Long, Midfielder
• Hope Breslin, Midfielder
• Emily Yaple, Midfielder
• Dana Scheriff, Forward
• Jessica Garziano, Forward
• Taylor Smith, Forward
• Isabel Cox, Forward
• Mackenzie George, Forward

Carolina Ascent FC

Manager: Philip Poole

• Meagan McClelland, Goalkeeper
• Charlotte Burge, Goalkeeper
• Molly Vapensky, Goalkeeper
• Josie Studer, Defender
• Victoria Frances Bruce, Defender
• Jillienne Aguilera, Defender
• Emily Moxley, Defender
• Sydney Studer, Defender
• Renee Guion, Defender
• Isabella Franco, Defender
• Annika Schmidt, Defender
• Kelly Ann Livingstone, Defender
• Barrie Clough, Defender
• Giovanna DeMarco, Midfielder
• Taylor Porter, Midfielder
• Kathrynn González, Midfielder
• Ellanna Anna Beard, Midfielder
• Ashlynn Serepca, Midfielder
• Chloe Hylton, Midfielder
• Sarah Troccoli, Midfielder
• Jaydah Bedoya, Forward
• Mia Corbin, Forward
• Rylee Baisden, Forward
• Jaida McGrew, Forward
• Audrey Harding, Forward
• Stella Spitzer, Forward

Dallas Trinity FC

Manager: Pauline MacDonald

• Samantha Estrada, Goalkeeper
• Hannah Davidson, Defender
• Gabriela Guillén, Defender
• Maya Gordon, Defender
• Julie Dorsey, Defender
• Hailey Davidson, Defender
• Maja Henkriksson, Defender
• Jenna Winebrenner, Defender
• Amber Brooks, Defender
• Jenny-Julia Danielsson, Midfielder
• Samantha Meza, Midfielder
• Gracie Brian, Midfielder
• Haley Berg, Midfielder
• Enzi Broussard
• Lucy Shepherd
• Cyera Hintzen
• Chioma Ubogagu
• Allie Thornton
• Rachel McCarthy

DC Power FC

Manager: Frédéric Brillant

• Morgan Aquino, Goalkeeper
• Adelaide Gay, Goalkeeper
• Susanna Friedrichs, Defender
• Abbey-Leigh Stringer, Defender
• Myra Konte, Defender
• Claire Constant, Defender
• Anna Bagley, Midfielder
• Katelyn Duonng, Midfielder
• Jeannette Yango, Midfielder
• Phoebe Canoles, Midfielder
• Charlie Estcourt, Midfielder
• Yuuka Kurosaki, Midfielder
• Madison Murnin, Midfielder
• Katrina Guillou, Midfielder
• Zaneta Wyne, Midfielder
• Alexeis Kirnos, Midfielder
• Jorian Baucom, Forward
• Mariah Lee, Forward

Fort Lauderdale United FC

Manager: Tyrone Mears

• Cosette Morche, Goalkeeper
• Makenna Gottschalk, Goalkeeper
• Delaney Lindahl, Defender
• Celia Gaynor, Defender
• LAveni Vaka, Defender
• Adrienne Jordan, Defender
• Cameron Brooks, Defender
• Taylor Smith, Defender
• Reese Klein, Defender
• Anele Komani, Midfielder
• Felicia Knox, Midfielder
• Darya Rajaee, Midfielder
• Anna Henderson, Midfielder
• Addie McCain, Midfielder
• Tatiana Fung, Midfielder
• Nia Christopher, Forward
• Shnia Gordan, Forward
• Gianna Gourley, Forward
• Luana Grabias, Forward

Lexington SC

Manager: Mike Dickey

• Sarah Cox, Goalkeeper
• Bridgette Skiba, Goalkeeper
• Taiana Tolleson, Goalkeeper
• Trinity Watson, Defender
• Madison Perez, Defender
• Autumn Weeks, Defender
• Emmi Dunn, Midfielder
• Marykate McGuire, Midfielder
• Natalie Higgins, Midfielder
• Natalie Turner-Wyatt, Midfielder
• Kailey Utley, Forward
• Elysia Laramie, Forward
• Kimberly Mendez, Forward
• Hannah Richardson, Forward
• Julie Mackin, Forward
• Cori Sullivan, Forward
• Jennifer Aalbue, Forward
• Courtney Jones, Forward

Spokane Zephyr FC

Manager: Jo Johnson

• Isobel Nino, Goalkeeper
• Hailey Coll, Goalkeeper
• Hope Hisey, Goalkeeper
• Sarah Clark, Defender
• Sydney Cummings, Defender
• Makena Carr, Defender
• Alyssa Bourgeois, Defender
• Haley Thomas, Defender
• Taylor Aylmer, Midfielder
• Emma Jaskaniec, Midfielder
• Marley Canales, Midfielder
• Sophie Braun, Midfielder
• Katie Murray, Midfielder
• Jennifer Vetter, Forward
• Taryn Ries, Forward
• Jodi Ulkekul, Forward
• Emina Ekic, Forward
• Alyssa Walker, Forward
• Riley Tanner, Forward
• Natalie Viggiano, Forward
• Reiss

Tampa Bay Sun FC

Manager: Denise Schilte-Brown

• Lauren Kellett, Goalkeeper
• Kaylan Marckese, Goalkeeper
• Ashley Orkus, Goalkeeper
• Vivianne Bessette, Defender
• Kristen Edmonds, Defender
• Brooke Hendrix, Defender
• Siena Bryan, Defender
• Amanda Kowalski, Defender
• Brooke Denesik, Defender
• Taylor Yablonski, Defender
• Jordyn Listro, Midfielder
• Erika Tymrak, Midfielder
• Lindsay Nicholson, Midfielder
• Carlee Giammona, Midfielder
• Domi Richardson, Midfielder
• Aaliyah Pitts, Midfielder
• Hannah Keane, Forward
• Skylar Alonso, Forward
• Ella Martinez, Forward
• Ashley Clark, Forward
• Riley Mattingly, Forward
• Sydny Nasello, Forward

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I’m Thomas Clark, from the ever-sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. At 47, my life’s not your usual nine-to-five grind; I’m the voice behind the screen at FC Soccer News. My days are a mix of passion and professionalism as I weave words for the love of the game. University of Arizona’s where I honed my skills, but the real education came from the hours spent in local cafes, my eyes glued to my laptop, and my mind playing the field.

Soccer’s not just my beat—it’s the rhythm to my life. I analyze plays with a tactical mind and share insights that cut through the noise. Outside work, my appetite for adventure is as strong as a striker’s kick. The chef in me loves experimenting in the kitchen, and when the hiking trails call my name, I answer with boots laced tight. I’ve got music in my bones, and you’ll often find me lost in the melodies of a well-strummed guitar.

Away from the adrenaline of sports and the hum of daily life, my world orbits around my family. Dinner tables are our huddles, where laughter and stories bounce around like a well-played ball. Weekends are sacred—reserved for family bike rides and movie marathons, where I pass down my love for classics to my two bright kids. Parenthood’s more rewarding than any byline, and it’s taught me the true value of teamwork. My wife is my rock, my steady defender, offering unwavering support through every deadline and draft. Together, we’ve built a life that’s as dynamic as the games I cover—a blend of commitment, joy, and the unending chase of a story worth telling.