August 25, 2024 – USL Super League (USLSL)
Carolina Ascent FC News Release
Carolina Ascent FC and Lexington SC shared points following a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon at American Legion Memorial Stadium. #9 Mia Corbin scored her first professional goal in the United States.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Carolina Ascent FC goalkeeper #1 Meagan McClelland was called into action early to collect a couple of saves. Back and forth went the possession until the 26th minute when a slotted pass from the midfield found #19 Ashlynn Serepca inside the box. She took one touch, then ripped a shot, but it was saved by the Lexington keeper.
Lexington SC came back the other way in the 30th minute. A long ball over the top sent #2 Kailey Utley on the counter attack. McClelland came out to cut down the angle, forcing Utley’s shot just wide enough to knock off the far post.
Halftime: Carolina Ascent FC 0 – 0 Lexington SC
Lexington SC was first on the board scoring off a corner kick in the 47th minute. #22 Sydney Shepherd headed the service down. The ball deflected off a Carolina Ascent defender and snuck into the side net.
In the 63rd minute, Carolina Ascent came knocking on the attack. #15 Kathrynn Gonzalez found space in the midfield. She went forward on the dribble and took a strike from distance. Her shot just missed high and wide.
Carolina Ascent tied the match in the 76th minute. It was #7 Jill Aguilera who took on a couple Lexington SC defenders on her way down the left wing. She cut a cross back to the top of the box where #9 Mia Corbin was awaiting the chance. She took one touch to settle and then buried it in the upper left corner of the net.
Final Score: Carolina Ascent FC 1 – 1 Lexington SC
NOTABLES:
#9 Mia Corbin scored her first professional goal in the U.S.
#1 Meagan McClelland recorded 3 saves on the day
Carolina Ascent remains undefeated in USL Super League play
QUOTES:
Head Coach, Philip Poole
On overall thoughts of the match:
“I think it was a resilient performance in the end. There some things we need to work on, but it was really good to see our team have enough about them to come back and to work through some difficulties. All in all it’s a good place to be on a Sunday evening at the top of the table. That’s the business we’re in.”
On the preparation to face new opponents early in the season:
“It’s very difficult going in blind against teams. You have that initial 20-25 minutes to figure out, what are they doing, what are we doing, where do we need to be better? I’d like…
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