JACKSONVILLE (www.jaxsportsnews.com) – The Sporting JAX women’s team picked up their third-straight win to start the Gainbridge Super League season on Saturday, defeating visiting Dallas Trinity FC, 2-0.
Sporting JAX’s leading scorer Baylee DeSmit was back at it again, scoring her fourth goal of the season to give her squad the lead going into halftime. The forward now leads the Gainbridge Super League with most goals scored this season. This shot gave the squad a spark going into the locker room, something that would carry over into a strong second half.
New signing Cat Rapp, formerly of Spokane Zephyr FC, made her Sporting JAX debut Saturday, subbing into the match in the 75th minute.
Less than five minutes after taking the pitch for her new squad, she found herself in an advantageous situation, breaking away from the Dallas defense. As she approached the goal, she found midfielder Sophia Boman who was able to send a shot to the back of the net.
“I think we have a lot of depth and a lot of people who are ready for their moment,” Boman said following the match. “They’re going to grind, they’re going to give us what we need. Huge shoutout to Cat, that was super unselfish; she did great out there.”
Next up, the Sporting JAX Women will go on the road to take on a surging DC Power FC side, who are fresh off a win against reigning champions Lexington SC on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.
