Puerta's Record-Breaking Four Goals Lift Sporting JAX Women over Fort Lauderdale

Puerta's Record-Breaking Four Goals Lift Sporting JAX Women over Fort Lauderdale

Published on October 16, 2026 under Gainbridge Super League (GSL)

Sporting Club Jacksonville News Release

The Sporting JAX women's team defeated Fort Lauderdale United FC Friday night 4-1 with the help of nineteen-year-old midfielder Ashlyn Puerta, whose four goals broke the record for the most goals ever scored by a player in a Gainbridge Super League match.

Bouncing Back

Friday's match started off relatively calm, but that all came to an end when Fort Lauderdale struck first to take an early lead in the eighth minute. In the squad's usual fashion, though, it didn't take long for Sporting JAX to mount a comeback.

In the 23rd minute, forward Paige Kenton drew a foul in the box, awarding Sporting JAX a penalty kick. It was Puerta who took the kick, sending it into the back of the net to level the match.

Ashlyn Again!

Things entered halftime even at one goal a piece, but this all changed less than 15 minutes into the second half. Team captain Sophie Jones sent a great ball through to Meg Hughes, whose well-placed cross was found by Puerta, scoring her second goal of the night.

Prior to the goal, Sporting...