Lexington, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club is proud to announce the signing of forward Catherine Barry for the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, pending league and federation approval.
Catherine joins Lexington SC after an outstanding collegiate career at the University of South Carolina, where she became the program’s all-time leading scorer. Over five seasons, she showed remarkable consistency and determination, appearing in 101 matches and starting 98, while tallying 51 goals and 27 assists. Her hard work earned her United Soccer Coaches Third-Team All-American honors in both 2023 and 2024, as well as multiple All-SEC recognitions.
In 2024, Catherine made history by setting a new program record with 18 goals in a single season and cemented her place as the Gamecocks’ all-time leader in goals, points, and game-winning goals. Following her college career, she took her talents to the professional level, signing with Chicago Stars FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. She made her professional debut as a substitute in the season opener against Orlando Pride.
Lexington SC is excited to bring Catherine’s skill, passion, and leadership to the team as it gears up for its second season in the Gainbridge Super League. Fans can look forward to seeing her make an impact on and off the pitch.
The road to the 2025/26 season begins July 13 as Lexington SC takes on Racing Louisville FC in a preseason battle at Lynn Family Stadium.
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 the Gainbridge 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.