Shea Groom
Forward, Carolina Ascent FC
Carolina Ascent FC player, in the starting XI for the Aug 15, 2026 Fall Season opener at DC Power, per the club's match report.
Coverage (4 articles)
Carolina Ascent Held 0-0 by Last-Place Fort Lauderdale
Jack Beckett·
Carolina Ascent outshot last-place Fort Lauderdale United 13-2 and won 11 corners to none in the first half, then drew 0-0. It is still first in the Gainbridge Super League, with Lexington SC next.
Carolina Ascent, Sporting JAX Draw 3-3
Jack Beckett·
Carolina Ascent and Sporting JAX, now second in the league, drew 3-3 on Sept. 26. All three Carolina goals came off corners and free kicks.
Carolina Ascent Beats Tampa Bay Sun 3-0, Avenging Home Loss
Jack Beckett·
Carolina Ascent won 3-0 at Tampa Bay Sun FC on Oct. 10, avenging its only loss of the season. Jill Aguilera, Rylee Baisden and Riley Parker scored.
Carolina Ascent Scores Once on 25 Shots, Stays First
Jack Beckett·
Shea Groom's 63rd-minute header was the only goal on 25 Carolina shots, and the 1-0 win over Brooklyn FC kept Carolina Ascent first in the Gainbridge Super League, four points clear with a match in hand before Sporting JAX visits Sept. 26.