JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sporting Club Jacksonville took another major step towards its first game, announcing the first two signees in franchise history on Wednesday afternoon.
Defender Georgia Brown and midfielder/forward Ashlyn Puerta signed with the club as Sporting JAX continues to build a roster heading into its debut season this fall in the Gainbridge Super League.
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The United Soccer League’s expansion franchise — led by an ownership group that includes Tim Tebow and Fred Taylor — officially opens play on Aug. 23 at UNF’s Hodges Stadium against DC Power FC.
“These exceptional players set the tone for the type of team we want to be — competitive, disciplined and proud to represent Jacksonville,” said Sporting JAX head coach Stacey Balaam.
“We’re building something special for this club and this community. Each of these players brings leadership, a relentless work ethic and a genuine commitment to the game.”
Brown, 22, is a 6-2 player who hails from Highworth, England and starred at the University of South Florida. She was a first team All-American Athletic Conference selection in 2024. Brown also earned Defender of the Year honors in the USL W League regular season with the Florida Elite.
Puerta, 18, had five assists and four goals in her freshman season at Florida State University and was selected for the CONCACAF Championship USWNT U-20 team. She’s been selected and played for various US national team camps and also shined with the U-15 national squad at the 2022 CONCACAF Championship.
