CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 27, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today the signing of goalkeeper Charlotte Burge for the 2024/25 USL Super League season, pending league and federation approval. At 18-years-old, Burge is the youngest women’s professional goalkeeper in the United States. Carolina Ascent FC will host the first-ever USL Super League match on Saturday, August 17 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Season tickets are on sale now at CarolinaAscent.com/tickets.
“Charlotte is a high potential young player who is going to have a long career ahead of her,” Head Coach, Philip Poole said. “We have been deliberate in identifying elite young players who we see have the potential to achieve great things. I am really excited to watch Charlotte’s journey unfold. As the youngest women’s professional goalkeeper in the United States, I know she will embrace that tag and be up for the challenge.”
Earlier this year, Burge was invited to preseason training with the newest NWSL club, Bay FC. Burge took a big step in her career by relocating to Germany to play with 1.FFC Kaisterslautern in 2023.
“I am very excited to join Carolina Ascent FC in the inaugural season of the USL Super League,” Burge expressed. “My dream of playing professional soccer in the United States has turned into reality. I couldn’t be more grateful to join the group of players that Coach Poole and the entire Carolina Ascent FC staff have pulled together. I can’t wait to join the climb!”
A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Burge trained with USL League Two side, Virginia Beach United, for many summers. Burge has also attended a plethora of U.S. Youth National Team Identification Camps.
At the high school and club levels, Burge proved to be nearly impossible to beat. She averaged .513 goals allowed per game and posted a 90% save percentage with First Colonial High School. Burge primarily played with a boys team during her 15 years with Virginia Rush Soccer Club, posting many shutouts, and led her team to a tournament title without allowing a single goal. In 2023, Burge was named to the ECNL All-Region Team and was also selected as Player of the Match for an ECNL Selection game.
About Carolina Ascent FC:
Carolina Ascent FC is one of the eight initial teams of the USL Super League, a new Division One professional women’s soccer league set to kick off in August 2024. Carolina Ascent is reaching new heights for women’s soccer. Step by step the club will take strides to grow the women’s game, elevate the community and support a more sustainable future for the residents of the Carolinas. The team will play all home games at the historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. To join the climb and receive information on club news, season tickets and more, visit carolinaascent.com.
