Sporting Jax soccer faces Florida rival in women's home opener
Already coming off a Week 1 win, Sporting Jax women's soccer begins its home Super League schedule with a Sunshine State rivalry.
The Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer team will host the Tampa Bay Sun in the first game of their second Super League campaign at Hodges Stadium on August 22nd at 7 p.m. Sporting Jax, currently in second place, defeated Fort Lauderdale United on August 15th. Baylee DeSmit scored the game-winning free kick one minute from full time.
Tampa Bay Sun started their season with a 1-1 draw against Dallas Trinity. Last year, Sporting Jax went 2-0-1 against Tampa Bay, with midfielder Ashlyn Puerta scoring three goals. Former Sporting Jax goalkeeper Cristina Roque is making her debut with Tampa Bay Sun this season. The game will be broadcast locally on WJXT, with additional coverage on WCWJ (CW17) for the October 16th match against Fort Lauderdale.
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