DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Wednesday, November 13; 6:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 36°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC defeated Brooklyn 1-0 when the two sides met earlier this season.
- Both teams are returning to action after being off in Week 13.
- Brooklyn’s Sam Kroeger, Allison Pantuso and Kelsey Hill are all nearing 1,000 minutes played after playing every minute of all 11 of the team’s matches this season.
- Brooklyn is on a three-match winning streak for the second time this season.
Players to Watch
DC – Susanna Friedrichs: The VCU alum has played a crucial role in DC’s backline, but she is also not afraid to get into the attack. Friedrichs recorded two tackles and a clearance while maintaining over 80% passing accuracy in the match against Carolina.
BKN – Luana Grabias: Whether the Brazilian international is in the starting lineup or coming off the bench for Brooklyn, she brings incredible speed and skill to its frontline. She earned her first goal and had four shots in the team’s last win against Spokane.
| DC Power FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Frédéric Brillant | Jess Silva |
| Club Record | 2-5-4 | 6-3-2 |
| Standings | 7th | 2nd |
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Wednesday, November 13; 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Showers, 49°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Lexington fell 3-2 to Dallas in its last match. Spokane most recently played Carolina Ascent to a scoreless draw.
- The last time these two sides met, it was a back-and-forth battle with Lexington coming out on top 3-2, scoring the winner in stoppage time.
- Lexington’s Madi Parsons has contributed to at least one goal in the team’s last five matches. She leads the league with nine goal contributions.
- Lexington is still looking for its first shutout of the season.
Players to Watch
LEX – Shea Moyer: Lexington’s captain has been holding down the midfield and is a facilitator on the field. Last week, she blasted home her second goal of the season from the penalty spot while recording four duels won, two tackles, two clearances and an interception.
SPK – Emina Ekić: Now that the Bosnian midfielder is back from international duty, the team can return to using Ekić as its primary playmaker. In the draw against Carolina, she recorded two shots (one hitting off the crossbar), five tackles and created one chance.
| Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Mike Dickey | Jo Johnson |
| Club Record | 2-7-2 | 2-4-4 |
| Standings | 8th | 6th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, November 16; 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 58°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- The two sides played to a scoreless draw when they met earlier this season.
- Tampa Bay is coming off a 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale, while Carolina most recently played Spokane to a scoreless draw.
- Carolina’s Meagan McClelland leads the league with six clean sheets. She has also played every minute of this season and is also approaching 1,000 minutes.
- Carolina’s Ashlynn Serepca and Tampa’s Riley Parker were teammates at the University of Alabama for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
- Carolina’s Vicky Bruce played with Tampa’s Brooke Hendrix for Glasgow Rangers in Scotland in 2016.
- Carolina remains the only undefeated team in the league.
Players to Watch
TB – Carlee Giammona: The Pepperdine alum recorded her third goal of the season in last week’s Florida Derby, making her the second highest scorer for the Sun behind Cecilie Nielsen. She also leads the team in shots and is second in duels and tackles won.
CAR – Jaydah Bedoya: Bedoya has been one of the Ascent’s most dangerous offensive players since moving into the starting lineup. She won 14 duels and five tackles in the last match and nearly had her third goal, but she was called offside.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Philip Poole |
| Club Record | 3-3-4 | 5-0-6 |
| Standings | 4th | 1st |