Brooklyn FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Rocco B Commisso Soccer Stadium; New York, NY
Kickoff: Tuesday, October 14; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 42°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- This is the first of two matches between the clubs this week. Carolina will host the second match on Saturday.
- Brooklyn is coming off two consecutive losses to Fort Lauderdale United and DC Power.
- Carolina Ascent is the last undefeated team left standing in the league.
Players to Watch
BKN – Mackenzie George: The midfielder is nearly unstoppable when she’s in the attacking third. George is great with her back to goal and holding up play to find the right cross or ball in, but she is also not afraid to take shots herself.
CAR – Sydney Studer: Studer has played a crucial role in the defensive success Carolina has seen in recent matches. She reads the game well and can challenge for the ball without fouling while also knowing when to take her space and sending great balls forward.
| Brooklyn FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Jess Silva | Philip Poole |
| Club Record | 3-2-1 | 3-0-3 |
| Standings | 3rd | 1st |
DC Power FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Wednesday, October 15; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 40°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC and Dallas played to a 1-1 draw earlier this season when the two sides met at the Cotton Bowl.
- DC won its first match of the season last week against Brooklyn FC.
- Dallas is coming off a bye week and won its last game in Week 8 against Spokane Zephyr.
Players to Watch
DC – Katie Duong: The Stanford alum has been the primary play maker for DC this season. She leads the league in chances created, and she was the one who took the corner kick that led to the own goal that gave the team its first win.
DAL – Gracie Brian: The midfielder out of TCU has looked more and more comfortable as Dallas’ season progresses. She recorded her first goal in the team’s last match along with three shots on goal, six of eight duels won, three interceptions and two clearances.
| DC Power FC | Dallas Trinity FC | |
| Head Coach | Frédéric Brillant | Pauline Macdonald |
| Club Record | 1-4-3 | 2-1-2 |
| Standings | 7th | 5th |
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC
Kickoff: Saturday, October 19; 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 45°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- The two sides played to a 1-1 draw in their match earlier this week. Carolina’s Jaydah Bedoya and Brooklyn’s Allison Pantuso both scored their first goals of the season.
- Carolina’s Jill Aguilera and Brooklyn’s Sydney Martinez both play for the Puerto Rican women’s national team.
- Carolina’s Mia Corbin and Brooklyn’s Leah Scarpelli played together for Australian club Brisbane Roar FC prior to joining the Super League.
- Carolina’s Meagan McClelland (2018-2022) and Brooklyn’s Sam Kroeger (2020-2023) played three seasons together at Rutgers University.
Players to Watch
CAR – Jaydah Bedoya: The midfielder has looked more comfortable as the season has continued and was rewarded with an excellent goal in the last match. Bedoya created four chances and had five tackles earlier this week, making her one to watch on Saturday.
BKN – Mackenzie Pluck: Pluck was involved in a lot of the build up plays for Brooklyn earlier this week and sent in the cross for Pantuso’s equalizer. She provides another option when making overlapping runs while still getting back on defense, seen by her three won tackles in the match.
| Carolina Ascent FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Jess Silva |
| Club Record | 3-0-4 | 3-2-2 |
| Standings | 1st | 2nd |
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Lexington SC
Venue: FTL UTD Stadium; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, October 19; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 77°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Fort Lauderdale defeated Lexington 3-1 earlier this season.
- Both teams are coming off wins: Fort Lauderdale defeated Brooklyn 1-0, and Lexington won 3-2 last week against Spokane.
Players to Watch
FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon: Gordon’s speed and ball control are two of her most impressive assets that she brings to Fort Lauderdale’s frontline. She leads the team in shots (15) and tallied two on goal in its last match, along with two successful crosses and two interceptions.
LEX – Sydney Shepherd: For a defender, Shepherd always finds herself in the right place at the right time when the team is in need of a goal. She provided the game-winner last week while still doing her work on the defensive end with four clearances, one tackle and one interception.
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | Lexington SC | |
| Head Coach | Tyrone Mears | Mike Dickey |
| Club Record | 3-1-1 | 1-4-2 |
| Standings | 3rd | 8th |