McClelland backstopped her way to the league’s lowest goals-against average.
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 1, 2025) – Carolina Ascent goalkeeper #1 Meagan McClelland has been awarded the USL Super League’s Golden Glove award for the 2024-25 season, recognizing her for recording the league’s lowest goals-against average at 0.97.
“I’m so grateful to be in an environment where this team has become a family,” expressed McClelland. “We’ve all worked hard since day one and are really proud of the results we’ve had so far. Everyone on this team makes my job easy and I just couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to play behind a group like this!”
After returning to the U.S. following a stint in Denmark, McClelland immediately stepped into the starting role and made an instant impact. She recorded six clean sheets—fourth-most in the league—including the first in USL Super League history during Carolina Ascent’s debut match against DC Power FC on August 17, 2024, a milestone night for both the club and the league.
McClelland anchored the back line during Carolina’s league-best 11-game unbeaten streak to open the season, running from August 17 through November 16. Her consistent, high-level performances earned her USL Super League Team of the Month honors in both September and October.
Carolina Ascent’s postseason quest to win the inaugural championship begins on June 8 against Fort Lauderdale United FC at 7:00 pm at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Tickets are available 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.
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