Austin Rise FC
Founded2022
GroundHouse Park Stadium,
Austin, Texas
Capacity6,500
Coordinates30°16′41″N 97°44′58″W / 30.27798°N 97.749578°W / 30.27798; -97.749578
ManagerBethany Cyrtmus-Davaul
CoachTom Krall
LeagueWPSL
20234th, Texas Triangle Conference
WebsiteClub website

Austin Rise FC is an American semi-professional women's soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club was established in 2022 and is fully women-owned. They compete in the Women's Premier Soccer League[1] as a member of the Texas Triangle Conference. Austin Rise's home matches are played at House Park Stadium in Austin, Texas.

History

In July 2022, a group of six women developed the idea for a women's soccer club based on cultivating a positive experience for their players, staff, fans, and partners. This idea was born out of their own experience which included the collapse of a previous club they were involved with. The founders are Amanda Lisberger, Rachelle D'Amico, Erin Webb, Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, Katie Reed, and Christiane Lessa.[2] On August 22, 2023, WPSL announced that Austin Rise FC had signed a letter of intent to be one of the founding clubs for the WPSL Pro.[3]

First season

Austin Rise FC participated in the 2023 WPSL season as their first season as a club.[4] Austin Rise FC was aligned in the Texas Triangle Conference of the WPSL. The team will play their first match on May 27, 2023 against the Challenge Red Devils. Their first home match coming on Jun 11, 2023 against the San Antonio Blossom.[5]

Austin Rise FC's first official game, also resulted in their first points earned in WPSL play, by earning a 0–0 draw against the Challenge Red Devils.[6] On June 2, 2023, Beth Ann Davis became Austin FC's first goal scorer, getting one against Lonestar SC in a 4–1 loss on the road.[7] Two days later, Amanda Lisberger, both a founder and player, scored the team's first brace against the Houston Aces, but the team still fell in that match 4–2.[8] Austin Rise FC earned their first win of the season on June 17, 2023 with a 2–1 win over the Houston Aces at House Park, on goals by Alexis Lawrence and Chistina Diaz Cerda.[9] Two weeks later, Austin Rise FC earned their first clean sheet defeating Bat Country FC in their first meeting, on goals from Grace Starr, Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, and Brigid McElderry.[10] Austin Rise FC ended the season in 4th Place[11] in the Texas Triangle Conference with a 4W–3D–3L record and a +2 goal differential. Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul was their leading scoring with 4 goals on the season.

Fully professional

Austin Rise FC announced their intent to become a fully professional women's soccer team on August 22, 2023.[12] WPSL Pro will be a Division III professional league, below the National Women's Soccer League and USL Super League. The league will run a spring to fall season to coincide with the NWSL's fall to spring season. Austin Rise FC is planned as one of the ten teams planned when the league start in 2025.[13]

Sponsorship

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Sleeve sponsor Ref.
2023–present Puma Ally Medical Emergency Room Juiceland [14][15][16]

Management team

Position Name
Manager United States Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul
Coach United States Tom Krall

Roster

As of June 9, 2023[17]
No. Pos. Player Nation
0 GK Mckenzie Hunninghake  United States
4 DF Hanna Sanderson  United States
5 FW Amanda Lisberger  United States
6 MF Katie Reed  United States
7 MF Mckenna O'toole  United States
7 MF Kiara Wright  United States
8 DF Morgan Seeliger  United States
10 MF Beatriz Cairos  Brazil
12 FW Rachel Coleman  United States
13 DF Emily Rangel  United States
17 MF Gabi Hernandez  United States
20 MF Sarah Hauck  United States
22 FW Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul  United States
— DF Katherine Almejo
— MF Danna Aranda  Mexico
— MF Sara Asbeck
— DF Daniella Bower  United States
— FW Lynda Charleson  United States
— FW Aleyia Cotton  United States
— MF Beth Ann Davis
— MF Cristina Diaz Cerda  Spain
— MF Lily Erb  United States
— MF Brittany Flowers  United States
— DF Megan Fox  United States
— DF Natalee Geren
— FW Pamela Lasprilla  United States
— FW Alexis Lawrence  United States
— MF Brigid McElderry  United States
— GK Phoenix Michaelis  United States
— MF Sara Navarro
— MF Mia Neil  United States
— DF Salma Perez  United States
— DF Rylyn Reyes  United States
— MF Siena Robinson  United States
— DF Grace Starr  United States
— MF Madeline Townsend
— GK Peyton Urban
— MF Laura Walberg  Germany

Year-by-year

Year Division League Record Regular Season Playoffs
2023 4 WPSL 4-3-3 4th, Texas Triangle Conference DNQ

Awards and honors

Best XI

Year Award Awardee Position Ref
2023 Texas Triangle Conference Best XI United States Natalie Green DF [18]
Spain Cristina Diaz Cerda MF

Austin Rise Player Awards

Year Player of the Year Rising Star Defender of the Year Goal of the Year
2023 Cristina Diaz[19] Sara Navarro[20] Natalee Geren[21] Angela Fuster Sendra[22]

References

  1. ↑ "Austin Rise FC, 100% women-owned, joins Women's Premier Soccer League". www.Fox7Austin.com. Fox Sports. December 15, 202. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ "THE WPSL WELCOMES 100 PERCENT WOMEN-OWNED CLUB AS 2023 EXPANSION SIDE". Women's Premier Soccer League. December 15, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "WPSL PRO MOVES INTO NEXT PHASE WITH FIVE TEAMS SIGNING LOIs". www.WPSLSoccer.com. WPSL Pro. August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Becerra, Stephanie (December 15, 2023). "Austin Rise FC latest to join Women's Premier Soccer League, officially competes in 2023". www.CBSAustin.com. CBS. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Austin Rise FC". www.WPSLSoccer.com. Women's Premier Soccer League. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  6. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (May 28, 2023). "Coming home with our first point" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ "Match Center". www.WPSLSoccer.com. Women's Premier Soccer League. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Match Center". www.WPSLSoccer.com. Women's Premier Soccer League. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Match Center". www.WPSLSoccer.com. Women's Premier Soccer League. June 17, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Match Center". www.WPSLSoccer.com. Women's Premier Soccer League. June 29, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ Hygh, John (July 21, 2023). "Austin Rise FC wraps up first season in Women's Premier Soccer League". Fox 7 Austin. Austin, TX. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  12. ↑ @WPSL (August 22, 2023). "The Women's Premier Soccer League announced today the five initial clubs that have signed LOIs to 𝗪𝗣𝗦𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢" (Tweet). Retweeted by AustinRiseFC – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (August 22, 2023). "We're so excited for the opportunity to bring professional women's soccer to Austin as an LOI market for the WPSL Pro! Here's some info on what that means" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ "Ally Medical Partners With Austin Rise FC, Season Starts June 11". KXAN. Austin, TX. May 16, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  15. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (May 12, 2023). "@juiceland official sponsor" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (May 28, 2023). "Here we go #Austintexas your starting 11 for our 1st 2023 season game" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ↑ "Austin Rise FC". National Women's Soccer League. www.NWSLSoccer.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  18. ↑ "BEST OF THE WPSL - TEXAS TRIANGLE CONFERENCE". www.WPSLSoccer.com. WPSL. August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  19. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (August 5, 2023). "Last, but not least, we're excited to announce @cristinadiaazz as our 2023 Player of the Year!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (August 3, 2023). "With 3 goals and a number of assists this season, 19-year-old Sara Navarro is our 2023 Rising Star" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (August 2, 2023). "Today we celebrate our Defender of the Year, and the award goes to none other that @NataleeGeren" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ @AustinRiseFC (August 1, 2023). "We bring you the 2023 Rise awards, starting with Goal of the Year by @ailafustersndra" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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