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Sporting Jax women score late win in season opener against Fort Lauderdale

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Sporting Jax women score late win in season opener against Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer kicked off its season with a 1-0 victory over Fort Lauderdale United on August 15. Baylee DeSmit scored the decisive goal with an 89th-minute free kick, taking advantage of a foul by Fort Lauderdale's Shea Moyer. The match was closely contested, with Sporting Jax outshooting their opponent 7-6. Jamie Gerstenberg recorded two saves in goal to secure the shutout for Sporting Jax. The team will host Tampa Bay Sun FC in their next match on August 22.

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By the Numbers

•Baylee DeSmit scores the winning goal in the 89th minute.
•Sporting Jax outshot Fort Lauderdale 7-6.
•Jamie Gerstenberg recorded a shutout in goal.
•Sporting Jax's next match is August 22 against Tampa Bay Sun FC.
•Ginger Fontenot made her first start for Sporting Jax.

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What they're saying

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It's a new season but a familiar winning pattern for Sporting Jax women's soccer, scoring in the next-to-last minute for a season-opening victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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