Sporting Jax women shut out Brooklyn, near Super League playoffs

Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer team defeats Brooklyn FC 2-0 to move closer to Gainbridge Super League playoff berth.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:10pm

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The Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer team defeated Brooklyn FC 2-0 on April 4, with goals from Paige Kenton and Sophia Boman, to move closer to securing a playoff spot in the Gainbridge Super League. Goalkeeper Kaitlyn Parks earned her 10th shutout of the season, while Ashlyn Puerta and Andrea Fernandez provided assists.

Why it matters

The win puts Sporting Jax in a strong position to clinch a top-four finish and automatic qualification for the Gainbridge Super League playoffs, a significant milestone for the club's women's team.

The details

Paige Kenton opened the scoring in the 18th minute, finishing off a pass from Ashlyn Puerta, who collected her seventh assist of the season. Sophia Boman then doubled the lead in the 69th minute, scoring off a rebound after a well-worked team move down the right side. Sporting Jax's defense, led by Grace Phillpotts, Georgia Brown, and Maggie Illig, kept Brooklyn FC to just two shots on target.

  • The game was played on April 4, 2026.
  • Sporting Jax could clinch a top-four finish and playoff berth as soon as April 6, depending on results elsewhere.

The players

Sporting Club Jacksonville

A women's soccer team competing in the Gainbridge Super League.

Brooklyn FC

The opposing team that Sporting Jax defeated 2-0.

Kaitlyn Parks

The goalkeeper for Sporting Jax who earned her 10th shutout of the season.

Paige Kenton

A Sporting Jax player who scored the opening goal in the 18th minute.

Sophia Boman

A Sporting Jax player who scored the second goal in the 69th minute.

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What they’re saying

“Nearing playoffs: With goals in each half from Paige Kenton and Sophia Boman, Sporting Club Jacksonville advanced closer to automatic qualification for the Gainbridge Super League women's soccer playoffs, defeating Brooklyn FC 2-0 on April 4 at Hodges Stadium.”

— Clayton Freeman, Author

What’s next

Sporting Jax will travel to Fort Lauderdale United for a 4 p.m. April 11 game at Beyond Bancard Field, as they continue their push for a top-four finish and playoff berth.

The takeaway

Sporting Jax's women's soccer team is in a strong position to secure a playoff spot in the Gainbridge Super League, demonstrating the club's commitment to building a competitive women's program and providing opportunities for female athletes in the region.