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10 hours ago
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Sporting JAX adds four more to inaugural roster
Sporting Club Jacksonville adds four more college stars to its inaugural roster. The club signed midfielders Madison Kemp and Sophia Boman, and defenders Paige Kenton and Katie Sullivan. 'The four talents bring fearlessness, confidence, and a fierce competitive edge to our team,' says Sporting JAX head coach Stacey Balaam. 'As they transition to a professional level, I'm confident they will rise to every challenge and make an immediate impact on the field.' (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Madison Kemp played her final season at the University of Kentucky, where she started in all 21 matches. During that final season, Kemp scored five goals and five assists and was named third team All-SEC. She spent the first four years of her collegiate career at Gonzaga University. In total, Kemp scored 28 goals over five seasons. (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Sophia Boman was the team captain at the University of Minnesota, where she played every minute in her final season as a graduate student. Boman received multiple awards throughout her collegiate career, including All-Big Ten first team, second team All Big Ten twice, and All-Freshman team. Boman scored 24 goals and 17 assists during her time with the Gophers. (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Paige Kenton played four years at the University of Pennsylvania, where she scored three goals and two assists. Kenton graduated Magna Cum Laude at Penn with a honors B.A in neuroscience. Kenton played her fifth year at the University of Delaware. (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Katie Sullivan played four seasons Johns Hopkins University, where she tallied 19 goals and 8 assists in her final season. In her collegiate career, Sullivan scored 60 goals and 31 assists, both of which rank second in program history. Advertisement The four will join Georgia Brown, Ashlyn Puerta, Zara Siassi, Parker Roberts, and Carolina Murray, who were signed in recent weeks. Sporting JAX's home opener will be Saturday, August 23, against DC Power FC at Hodges Stadium.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
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Sporting JAX signs three more players to debut roster
Sporting Club Jacksonville added three more players to the roster as it prepares for its debut in the newly launched USL Division One Gainbridge Super League. The USL expansion franchise announced the signings of defender Zara Siassi, and midfielders Caroline Murray and Parker Roberts. 'We are thrilled to announce these key additions to our first-ever team at Sporting JAX,' said Sporting JAX Head Coach Stacey Balaam. 'We have three special personalities within this group who will be integral to building a healthy but competitive culture. They all prioritize a 'team first' mindset and are willing to go the other extra mile for others. This will be important as we try to build a cohesive and collaborative group.' (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Zara Siassi is no stranger to Jacksonville as she was a star player at the University of North Florida. In 2024, Siassi was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Year and All ASUN-First Team. She also was named fourth-team All-American in her final year at UNF and made the ASUN Academic Honor Roll four times. Advertisement 'Zara will enter her first season as a professional after an impressive college career at UNF and she has really made a name for herself in the community,' said Balaam. 'Her soccer resume speaks for itself and her high honors throughout her college career are a testament to her hard work, dedication and discipline. Zara is gritty, a fierce competitor and has a selfless mentality. We are excited to see her growth as she begins her professional journey.' (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Caroline Murray has been playing professional soccer since 2016, playing in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden. Recently, Murray played for Throttur Reykjavik in Iceland. 'Caroline has adapted to many different styles and cultures over the years. She is powerful, direct, and can play on either wing. She is an exciting, attack-minded player who will undoubtedly cause problems for many defenders. Caroline has the mindset that she is playing every game like it's her last and you can't teach that mentality – that is sheer desire,' raved Balaam. (Courtesy of Sporting JAX) Parker Roberts played with the Florida Gators from 2016 to 2021 before playing with the Orlando Pride in the NWSL. Roberts has represented the U.S. on the U20 and U23 teams. Advertisement 'Parker is a senior pro who will offer valuable experience down the spine,' said Balaam. 'She is an engine, a destroyer, and a leader who can score goals from the midfield. She brings many key attributes on and off the field, and will set the tone every day in practice as a great role model for the squad's younger players.' These three signings join Georgia Brown and Ashlyn Puerta who were signed last month. Sporting JAX will play its home opener on Saturday, August 23 at UNF's Hodges Stadium against DC Power FC.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
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Sporting Club JAX appoints former English Premier Leauge as team coach
Sporting Club JAX, the United Soccer League's Northeast Florida expansion, has appointed former English Premier League coach Mark Warburton as the club's first Sporting Director and Head of Soccer. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Warburton will lead all technical aspects of Sporting JAX's USL professional and pre-professional soccer teams, including the women's USL Super League and men's USL Championship teams, along with the club's USL W League and USL League Two teams. Warburton's immediate priorities will be collaborating to recruit coaching and technical staff for Sporting JAX's historic USL Super League pro women's team, which kicks off its inaugural season at UNF's Hodges Stadium in August. 'Joining Sporting JAX at this pivotal moment is an exceptional opportunity,' said Warburton. 'The club's ambitious vision and commitment to elevating soccer in this community made the decision an easy one. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to establish world-class programs that lift up the game and expand the USL here in Northeast Florida.' The following bio was provided by Sporitng JAX regarding Warburton's accomplishments: 'As a close associate of some of the English FA's most senior staff, Warburton established a ground-breaking professional Academy at Watford FC and implemented a full-time program that allowed for both sporting and academic excellence, which was replicated by many of the UK's top-flight clubs. Furthermore, he was instrumental in launching the groundbreaking NextGen Series, a European competition for Under 19 pro players, involving many of the world's largest soccer institutions including FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Sporting Lisbon, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Glasgow Celtic FC, Borussia Dortmund, Paris St. Germain, Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC. The competition transformed youth development to the highest levels in Europe and became the precursor for the current UEFA Youth Champions League.' Season tickets for the USL Super League inaugural season are on sale now at For the latest Sporting JAX news and club updates, follow @Sporting_JAX across all social media channels. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
