Tampa Bay Sun Win Inaugural USL Women's Super League Championship

The Tampa Bay Sun won the inaugural USL Women's Super League championship with a 1-0 victory over Fort Lauderdale United, thanks to a decisive extra-time goal by Cecilie Fløe, assisted by MVP Sydny Nasello. The match took place at Tampa's Riverfront Stadium in front of a sellout crowd, highlighting a strong home-field advantage throughout the season. The Sun finished the season with a 13-6-10 record, closing with six straight home wins, while Fort Lauderdale reached the final after upsetting the top-seeded North Carolina Ascent. Head coach Denise Schilte-Brown emphasized the team's strong culture and unity as key to their success, noting the significance of the championship for the city and for inspiring young girls. Nasello, a local talent and former University of South Florida player, praised the fans and the team's belief in themselves throughout the season. The USL Super League, now in its first season alongside the National Women's Soccer League, operates on a fall-to-spring schedule and will expand with a ninth team next season, offering more opportunities for professional women’s soccer players in the U.S.