CHARLOTTE, NC (May 6, 2025) – The USL Super League today unveiled the 2025/26 schedule for its first season as the Gainbridge Super League. Carolina Ascent’s season is set to kick off on August 30, 2025 on the road against Fort Lauderdale United FC. Carolina Ascent will begin their home schedule the following week on September 6, 2025 against Tampa Bay Sun FC.
A full slate of can’t-miss matchups kicks off the Gainbridge Super League season on Saturday, August 23, headlined by Sporting Jax’s highly anticipated home opener. The regular season will run through May 16, followed by a four-team playoff culminating in The Final the weekend of May 30.
VIEW IN FULL: Carolina Ascent 2025/26 Schedule
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Each team will compete in 28 matches, which is divided into a Fall and Spring Schedule, separated by a mid-season Winter Break. This built-in pause allows players time to rest and recover, helping maintain peak performance and delivering top-quality action for fans all season long. Carolina Ascent’s Fall portion of the schedule will run from August 30 through December 30. The team will return to the pitch on January 31 and the regular season will culminate on May 16th at home against Sporting Jax.
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Fans will be able to stream every moment of the 2025/26 season live on Peacock, including all 126 regular season games and three postseason matchups.
Week 1 Schedule
Sporting Jax vs. DC Power FC
Brooklyn FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Lexington SC
Playoffs
The playoffs will retain the same format as the league’s inaugural season with the top four teams in the regular season advancing to the postseason. The playoffs will kick off on the weekend of May 23, with the Final on the weekend of May 30.
2025/26 Super League Clubs
Brooklyn FC
Carolina Ascent FC
Dallas Trinity FC
DC Power FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Lexington SC
Spokane Zephyr FC
Sporting Club Jacksonville
Tampa Bay Sun FC
To see the full Gainbridge Super League schedule for 2025-26, click here.
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 which kicked off its Inaugural Season 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 residents of the Carolinas. The team plays 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.
About the USL Super League
The USL Super League is a Division 1 professional women’s soccer league providing more opportunities for more women in more communities. The USL Super League debuted in August 2024 with eight clubs – Brooklyn FC, Carolina Ascent FC, Dallas Trinity FC, DC Power FC, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Lexington SC, Spokane Zephyr FC, and Tampa Bay Sun FC. Expansion side Sporting JAX is set to compete in the 2025/26 season. Every Super League match can be streamed live on Peacock.
