CHARLOTTE, NC (June 13, 2026) – Second half goals from Hannah Morgan and Maria Tapia led Carolina Ascent W League team to their third win of the season on Saturday, defeating Charlotte Eagles 2-0.
The win moves Carolina Ascent into third place in the South Atlantic Division, trailing only NC Courage U23s and the Eagles.
The battle between two of the top teams in the division started with a scoreless first half. The halftime sub brought on Morgan and she paid immediate dividends, firing the Ascent into the lead just six minutes later. In the 66th minute, Tapia netted her first goal of the season to double the advantage.
Reese DeJong preserved the shutout for the Ascent.
Carolina next takes the pitch Tuesday night, taking on NC Fusion at 6:30 at Hough High School.
ABOUT CAROLINA ASCENT FC
Carolina Ascent FC is one of eight teams of the Gainbridge Super League, a USL property and a 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. Visit CarolinaAscent.com to join the climb, stay updated on club news and purchase season tickets. Social media page links: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
