TALLAHASSEE – Florida State soccer player Ashlyn Puerta has signed a professional contract with USL Super League side Sporting Club Jacksonville. Puerta becomes the fourth Seminole to be signed to a professional side from the 2024 team. She was announced as one of the first signings in the expansion franchise’s history alongside Georgia Brown.

Puerta finished her freshman campaign scoring four goals and providing five assists with the Seminoles. The San Diego, California, native appeared in all 21 games in 2024, providing multiple key contributions, including long-range goals against Rice and SMU. Puerta was part of the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in 2024, according to TopDrawerSoccer. The freshman class scored 77 points with five players recording 10+ points.

“These exceptional players [Puerta and Brown] set the tone for the type of team we want to be – competitive, disciplined, and proud to represent Jacksonville,” said Sporting Club Jacksonville 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.”

Puerta has made numerous appearances at the international level, representing the United States at multiple youth levels. She and Peyton McGovern will represent the U.S. at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship in Costa Rica later this month.

Sporting Jacksonville will begin its inaugural season on Saturday, August 23, against DC Power FC at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.

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