Lexington Sporting Club is excited to announce the signing of midfielder Nicole Vernis ahead of the club’s 2025 USL Super League spring schedule. A proven leader with an impressive collegiate career, Vernis brings experience, versatility, and a strong competitive spirit to Lexington as the team prepares for its 2025 spring schedule.
Vernis arrives at Lexington SC following a standout collegiate career at both the University of Georgia and the University of Florida. Over four seasons, she made 81 appearances, registering 12 goals and 13 assists, while earning numerous accolades for her leadership and on-field performances.
At Georgia, Vernis emerged as a key playmaker and team leader, serving as a two-time captain and guiding the Bulldogs to the 2023 SEC Tournament Championship. That season, she showcased her attacking ability with six goals and seven assists, helping Georgia solidify itself as a top program in the conference. Her contributions earned her recognition on the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Second Team and Second Team All-SEC.
Before transferring to Georgia, Vernis began her collegiate career at Florida, where she appeared in 36 matches across two seasons, contributing three goals and two assists while logging nearly 2,500 minutes on the pitch.
Vernis is eager to bring her skills and leadership to Lexington Sporting Club as she transitions to the professional level. “I am very excited to get to work at Lexington Sporting Club. I am looking forward to competing while representing something bigger than myself,” she said.
With the addition of Vernis, Lexington SC continues to build a competitive and well-rounded roster ahead of the USL Super League’s inaugural season. The club remains committed to assembling a team that will compete at a high level while also embracing the values and culture of the Lexington community.
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About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. Lexington SC has recently opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.
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