LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club announced its fifth group of athletes that will make up its inaugural United Soccer League (USL) W League squad Friday, with each addition pending league and federation approval.
The four players named concluded off the Club’s “USL W League Week” in which it released the entire roster over the span of five days.
Ravin Alexander, Poppy Derhun, Maya Maxwell and Shae Robertson make up Friday’s roster announcements. See the previous announcements from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The USL W League is the nation’s premier pre-professional women’s platform, and Lexington SC’s roster will feature top collegiate and prep players from across the country. Alan Kirkup serves as Lexington’s USL W League head coach.
The inaugural match is May 10 from Toyota Stadium in Georgetown, Ky. Fans can purchase tickets to support the USL W League here.
More about each player can be found below:
Ravin Alexander – Forward
Social media: Twitter: AlexanderRavin | Instagram: ravin_alexander
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Previous Team: Kings Hammer FC
Alexander played collegiate soccer at the University of Louisville for five seasons, redshirting her freshman year in 2018. During her five years she started in 56 out of a possible 57 games for the Cardinals. She was also a member of Kings Hammer FC in the USL W League in 2022. Alexander is most excited for the opportunity to compete with and against high level players, having witnessed first hand the quality of the league. She is also excited for the opportunity to win games and represent Lexington Sporting Club in its inaugural season.
“I am honored. This club has already proven to be a professional environment and I feel extremely grateful to have the opportunity to represent them in year one.”
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Poppy Derhun – Forward
Social media: Instagram: poppyderhun
Hometown: Hastings, England
Previous Team: Brighton & Hove Albion WSL Academy
Derhun plays collegiate soccer at Delta State University, where she appeared in 17 matches and started in seven in 2022. She joined Delta State after leaving UNC Charlotte. She also previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion’s WSL Academy in her home country of England. Derhun is most excited about playing her first ever USL W League season and competing against some of the top women’s soccer players.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to train and play with some top athletes and represent the club in its first ever season!”
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Maya Maxwell – Midfielder
Social media: Instagram/Twitter: maya_maxwell
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Previous Team: Racing Louisville Academy
Maxwell plays collegiate soccer at the University of Louisville, finishing her freshman season in 2022. As a freshman she played in nine games for the Cardinals, putting up four shots and three shots on goal in a total of 197 minutes. Growing up in Louisville, she attended Ballard High School. Maxwell is most excited about improving her game while incorporating the club’s identity as well.
“This is a very exciting opportunity with a quality group, and I am excited to see how the club continues to grow the game for women.”
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Shae Robertson – Forward
Social media: Instagram: shae.robertson
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
Previous Team: Rochester United FC (WPSL)
Robertson plays collegiate soccer at Ohio University, where she just completed her junior year in 2022. As a junior she played in all 19 of the Bobcats’ games, starting in 18, during which she scored five goals with one assist on 43 shots and 20 shots on target. In a shortened 2020 Spring season she started in six of Ohio’s seven games and co-led the team with two goals and one assist. Robertson also played a season with Rochester United FC of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Originating from Lexington, Kentucky, she also graduated from Tates Creek High School.
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in USL League One (U.S. Soccer third division men’s professional soccer). Launching its inaugural professional season in 2023, the men’s first team is the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,400 players within its youth and academy systems, a pre-professional women’s team beginning in 2023 in the USL W League and is in the process of building the club’s formal stadium, performance center and training fields.