Brooklyn FC

REWIND: WEEK 26 NOTES

BKN 2 – 2 TB

• GOALS:
  • Grace Phillpotts (BKN) 11’, Mackenzie George assist. 
  • Natasha Flint (TB) 29’, Brooke Hendrix assist. 
  • Salma Amani (BKN) 51’, Grace Phillpotts assist. 
  • Natasha Flint (TB) 90+4’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • GOAL+ASSIST: Grace Phillpotts recorded her first goal and first assist of the season. She is the 15^th player this season to record at least one goal and one assist in the same match. 
  • FLINT IS ON FIRE: Tash Flint recorded her fourth goal in three straight matches and her second brace of the season.   
  • FIRSTS: Salma Amani recorded her first goal of the season, and Brooke Hendrix recorded her first assist of the season. 
  • LATE EQUALIZERS: Saturday’s match was the third time this spring that Tampa Bay scored a second-half or stoppage-time equalizer to earn a point. 
• QUOTES:
  • Brooklyn Head Coach Jess Silva:  
    • On the team’s recent form… “Pressure is a big word for me, but I see it as a privilege—the opportunity to coach these ladies is something special. We’ve been playing really good football and our performances have shown that in every match. Right now, we’re focused on the process and not looking too far ahead. We have a game on Thursday—we’ll review, learn from tonight’s match, then head to Spokane, maybe go for a hike, and afterward, look to put on a strong performance.” 
  • Brooklyn captain Kelsey Hill: 
    • On the team’s steady progress… “We’re coming together and improving with every game. It’s about that one percent improvement each time we step onto the training field—we’re getting better every day.” 
  • Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown:  
    • On the team’s performance… “Our team is strong and determined. I have full confidence in this group. We attack with purpose and defend with intensity—now we just need to maintain our level for the full 90 minutes.” 
  • Tampa goal scorer Tash Flint:  
    • On what the team can improve on… “We just need to be a bit more complete. We need to keep the ball a little bit better. It’s a windy night tonight—it wasn’t like this in the warm-ups, so we’ve come out, and it’s a different spot. We just need to keep the ball, do what we can do, do what we’ve been working on in the week [during practice].” 

CAR 3 – 0 DAL

• GOALS:
  • Eli Hutchinson (CAR) 19’, Audrey Harding assist. 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) 24’, Eli Hutchinson assist. 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) 54’, Penalty 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIRST PLACE: Carolina’s win moved the team to first place in the league standings for the first time since Week 14. 
  • GOAL+ASSIST: Eli Hutchinson recorded her second goal and first assist of the season. She is the 16^th player this season to record at least one goal and one assist in the same match. 
  • GOLDEN BOOT: Mia Corbin netted her eighth and ninth goals of the season, tying her for first in the Golden Boot race.  
  • BACK-TO-BACK BRACES: Carolina has recorded braces in back-to-back matches. Last week, Audrey Harding scored two before Mia Corbin did this week. They are the second and third braces in club history. 
• QUOTES:
  • Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole:  
    • On the team’s performance… “From the first whistle to the last, we were in control of the game. We had very few lapses, which is good for us. The big thing we have talked about in the past few weeks is finishing our chances, so I am really happy for us.” 
  • Carolina goal scorer Eli Hutchinson: 
    • On the team scoring seven goals the last two matches… “I think the goals are starting to flow. We have been knocking on the door for a while and now, we are putting them in the back for the net and it’s obviously huge for us.” 
  • Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:  
    • On the team’s performance… “I thought we started the game well. We had two good chances that we didn’t capitalize on. Then obviously, they scored twice, and it was a bit of a sucker punch. We lost our way after that.” 
  • Dallas midfielder Deborah Abiodun:  
    • On the team’s performance… “We played a great team, and they collected their points. Unfortunately for us, it wasn’t our night tonight. We’re all disappointed but as a team, it’s our responsibility to come together, work harder and look towards the next game.” 

WEEK 27 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 2nd 
Dallas Trinity FC v DC Power FC, 8:00 p.m. ET 

Thursday, April 3rd 
Spokane Zephyr FC v Brooklyn FC, 9:00 p.m. ET 

Saturday, April 5th 
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 7:00 p.m. ET 

Sunday, April 6^th 
Lexington SC v Dallas Trinity FC, 2:00 p.m. ET 

WEEK 27 STORYLINES

GOLDEN BOOT RACE CONTINUES 
Carolina’s Mia Corbin recorded a brace last weekend, bringing her season total to nine goals. She is now tied with Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain and Dallas’ Allie Thornton for first place in the Golden Boot race. 

FIRST TO TEN 
Carolina, Brooklyn and Fort Lauderdale all sit at nine wins on the season. Dallas is also at eight wins with two matches this week. Which team will be the first to reach 10 wins? 

FINAL FLORIDA DERBY 
Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay will face off this weekend in the fourth and final regular season Florida Derby matchup. The teams have tied 1-1, 1-1 and 2-2 in the three previous meetings. Fort Lauderdale is riding a nine-match unbeaten streak, but Tampa Bay is hard to beat at Riverfront Stadium. Will there finally be a Florida Derby winner? 

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS 
Dallas’ Amber Brooks and DC Power’s Adelaide Gay were teammates for the UNC Tar Heels in 2010-2011. Also, Spokane’s Ally Cook will be facing off against her former UCLA Bruin teammate (2022-2023) and Brooklyn goalkeeper Neeku Purcell. 

2024/25 USL SUPER LEAGUE PLAYOFF DATES ANNOUNCED 
The USL Super League announced the official dates for its inaugural postseason, marking an exciting milestone in the league’s first campaign. The 2024/25 USL Super League Playoffs will kick off the weekend of June 7, with the highly anticipated 2025 USL Super League Final scheduled for the weekend of June 14.   

Read the full release with playoff structure and end of year awards here.  

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS 
17 players have been called into National Team camps for the current window: 

• CAR – Eli Hutchinson, Israel  
• DAL – Sealy Strawn, USYNT U-18 
• DAL – Gaby Gullen, Costa Rica 
• DC – Claire Constant, Haiti  
• DC – Katrina Guillou, Philippines 
• DC – Carleigh Frilles, Philippines 
• DC – Charlie Estcourt, Wales 
• DC – Jennifer Cudjoe, Ghana 
• LEX – Nayeong Shin, South Korea  
• LEX – Emma Johnson, USYNT U-18 
• LEX – Yunaira Lopez, Colombia   
• LEX – Grace Wisnewski, New Zealand  
• SPK – Riley Tanner, Panama  
• SPK – Sophia Bruan, Argentina 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe, Denmark U-23 
• TB – Andrea Hauksdottir, Iceland  
• TB – Sydney Schneider, Jamacia  

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 27

TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report. 

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

• Addie McCain (FTL) – 9 goals 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 9 goals  
• Mia Corbin (CAR) – 9 goals 
• Natasha Flint (TB) – 8 goals 
• Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 7 goals  
• Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals 
• Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (TB) – 6 goals 
• Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals  
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 5 goals 

ASSISTS:

• Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
• Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
• Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 5 assists  
• Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 4 assists 
• Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists 
• Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 4 assists 
• Mackenzie George (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4 assists 
• Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 3 assists 
• Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
• Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
• Lucy Shepherd (DAL) – 3 assists 

CLEAN SHEETS:

• Madison White (DAL) – 7 clean sheets  
• Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
• Cosette Morche (FTL) – 5 clean sheets  
• Hope Hisey (SPK) – 5 clean sheets  
• Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
• Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

• DAL – Allie Thornton (09.13.24): 61 minutes 
• FTL – Addie McCain (09.22.24): 68 minutes 
• BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

BRACES:

• DAL – Chioma Ubogagu (09.13.24) 
• DC – Madison Wolfbauer (09.29.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.02.24) 
• CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
• LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
• DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.02.24) 
• LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
• FTL – Kiara Locklear (12.14.24) 
• DAL – Allie Thornton (03.09.25) 
• SPK – Emina Ekić (03.15.25) 
• FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon (03.15.25) 
• CAR – Audrey Harding (03.23.25) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (03.29.25) 
• CAR – Mia Corbin (03.29.25) 

REWIND: WEEK 25 NOTES

TB 1 – 2 SPK

• GOALS:
  • Taylor Alymer (SPK) 61’ 
  • Natasha Flint (TB) 89’, Erika Tymrak assist. 
  • Ally Cook (SPK) 90+3’, Haley Thomas assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • STOPPAGE TIME: This match was the second-consecutive match that Spokane scored a 90+3’ stoppage time game-winner.  
  • FIRST ASSIST: Erika Tymrak recorded her first assist of the season.  
  • SIX: Natasha Flint recorded her sixth goal of the season.   
  • SNAPPED THE STREAK: Tampa Bay was previously undefeated (4-0-2) in its last six matches at Riverfront Stadium. Spokane became the first road team to win there since September 14. 
• QUOTES:
  • Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown:  
    • On the team’s progress and performance… “We’ve been working hard as a team, building trust, and staying committed to our process. In many ways, we made progress in this game—we defended set pieces well and capitalized on one ourselves. However, a lapse in focus cost us tonight. With this short break, we’ll regroup, refocus, and come back stronger.” 
  • Tampa Bay goal scorer Natasha Flint: 
    • On what went wrong after equalizing… “When it got to 1-1, we should have just packed the bus and taken the one point, but we went for it, and it didn’t turn out in our favor.” 
  • Spokane Head Coach Jo Johnson: 
    • On the team’s win… “What a performance from the team today, from the first whistle to the last. I always say, ‘It takes what it takes’ to win games, and our players embodied that tonight. It wasn’t always pretty, but we did what was necessary to secure all three points.” 
  • Spokane goal scorer Ally Cook:  
    • On scoring the game-winner… “I was so proud of our team fighting for all 90-plus minutes. I knew we were going to be disappointed if we ended in a tie, so it felt so good to get the goal for the team.” 

BKN 0 – 3 DAL

• GOALS:
  • Camryn Lancaster (DAL) 7’ 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) 19’ 
  • Sealey Strawn (DAL) 58’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • GOLDEN BOOT RACE: Allie Thornton recorded her ninth goal of the season, tying Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain for the most in the league. 
  • YOUNG STAR: 17-year-old Sealey Strawn recorded her second goal of the season, tying her for third on the team with four goal contributions. 
  • SHUTOUTS: Brooklyn was held scoreless for the fourth-straight match. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Dallas goalkeeper Madison White recorded her league-leading seventh clean sheet of the season. 
• QUOTES:
  • Brooklyn Head Coach Jess Silva:  
    • On what’s going wrong for the team… “We haven’t scored goals. So it’s hard to win a match right now. We’re paying for every individual mistake we make. And if you look at today’s game, we dominated most of the game. We played a really good football match from beginning to end, but they scored on us when we committed errors, and we haven’t been able to score.” 
  • Brooklyn defender Kelsey Hill: 
    • On what has changed in the team… “Shutouts were our standard in the first part of the season, and unfortunately, that has not been the case so far. I think kind of like Coach Jess said, there’s some individual mistakes happening that our opponents are taking the opportunities on. So, I think we just need to keep doing the 1% getting better every day and training, and then hopefully the results will start to change.” 
  • Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:  
    • On playing Brooklyn for the second time this month… “It’s always really difficult when you play a team in back-to-back games, especially after a very successful victory at home. Tonight, we knew that they were going to come after us and it was going to be a very physical game. We wanted to stick by our philosophy in the way that we want to play. In the end, credit to Brooklyn, they continued to try and continued to throw numbers forward. It wasn’t particularly pretty defending from us in moments, but it takes grit, determination and hard work. I’m absolutely delighted.” 
  • Dallas goal scorer Camryn Lancaster:  
    • On the transition from college to the pro level… “I feel like TCU really prepared me for any moment that I’ve faced. Being in the pros now, I’ve only been here for a couple months, but I feel really prepared coming into this with the intensity and speed of play. The girls here have made it easy, and I’m just blessed to be on an awesome first professional team where I’m learning a lot from both the older players and younger players.” 

FTL 0 – 0 SPK

• GOALS:
  • N/A
• STORYLINES:
  • UNBEATEN: Fort Lauderdale is now unbeaten (6-0-3) through nine matches. 
  • FIRST NIL-NIL: This match was the first time that Fort Lauderdale was involved in a scoreless draw this season. It was just the third time the team was held scoreless. 
  • SNAPPED THE STREAK: This draw ended an eight-match streak where FTL had scored at least one goal. 
  • CLEAN SHEETS: FTL’s Cosette Morché and Spokane’s Hope Hisey both recorded their fifth clean sheets of the season. They are tied for third-most in the league. 
• QUOTES:
  • FTL Head Coach Tyrone Mears:  
    • On the teams record and performance… “That makes nine straight unbeaten, which speaks to the resilience of this group. But tonight’s performance wasn’t up to our standard—we expect more from ourselves. We know we’re capable of better. As we head into our fourth matchup with Tampa, especially on the road, we’re looking for a strong response. It’s a great opportunity to reset, raise our level, and show what we’re really about.” 
  • FTL defender Laurel Ansbrow: 
    • On earning another clean sheet… “It’s just a surreal feeling. I think everything happened so fast to get here, but I’m really happy with Fort Lauderdale, and I love the team. I think it’s just a testament to the back line as a whole, and I think it was a really strong performance for this game, last game, and just this whole time I’ve been here. Cosette in goal has made some incredible saves as well, so none of it would be possible without them.” 
  • Spokane Head Coach Jo Johnson: 
    • On the positive week her team had… “I’m proud of the team for earning seven out of nine points in a week. It’s a testament to the players’ resilience, focus and commitment to each other.” 
  • Spokane defender Alyssa Bourgeois:  
    • On the team’s grit and resilience… “Unbelievably proud of the team’s performance today. This was our third game in a week and second one on the road. Despite all the obstacles, we didn’t complain—we embraced the challenges and put up a great performance against a talented team. Disappointed we didn’t walk away with all three points, but we’re focused on recovering and getting ready for the next game.” 

DC 1 – 1 BKN

• GOALS:
  • Mackenzie George (BKN) 23’, Grace Phillpotts assist.  
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) 84’, Claire Constant assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • RE-FINDING ITS STRIDE: Brooklyn scored its first goal since February 22, after being shut out the previous four matches. 
  • ASSISTS: Grace Phillpotts and Claire Constant both recorded their first assists of the season. 
  • LEADING SCORERS: Gianna Gourley is now DC’s leading goal-scorer with three goals. Mackenzie George scored her fourth goal of the season, tying Jess Garziano and Luana Grabias for the most on Brooklyn. 
  • SPRING SCORING: DC Power has now scored the same number of goals (7) through its first four spring matches as it did through all 14 matches in the fall. 
• QUOTES:
  • DC Interim Head Coach Phil Nana:  
    • On Gourley’s equalizer… “This one happened in transition. We caught their back line playing a little too high and they didn’t do a good enough job of detecting the speed of Gourley. Gourley does what she does best and puts the ball in the back of the net.” 
  • DC goal scorer Gianna Gourley: 
    • On the team’s aggressiveness in the second half… “Power to the team. We really had to dig deep these last few games, and the results haven’t been falling the way we want. Fighting through and not giving up on each other has been huge. We keep fighting and showing up every day.” 
  • Brooklyn Head Coach Jess Silva: 
    • On the toughness of the league and how they will move forward… “We always knew this was going to be a tight league. The second part of the year has been and will continue to be a challenge. Our group is aware and has been playing good football. Hard work eventually pays off, we just have to keep pushing and stick to the process.” 
  • Brooklyn defender Grace Phillpotts:  
    • On her first start and assist… “I was looking for the slotted ball into the box the whole time. I was originally trying to find Dana at the back post, but the goalie did end up getting a hand on it so I’m glad Mackenzie was there to put it in the back of the net. Also, so much credit to Mackenzie for making the play from the beginning to the end.” 

LEX 0 – 4 CAR

• GOALS:
  • Riley Parker (CAR) 2’ 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) 19’ 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) 26’, Taylor Porter assist. 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) 62’, Jill Aguilera assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • FAST FIND: Riley Parker’s goal was scored in one minute and 37 seconds, setting a record for the fastest goal in league history. The record was previously held by Fort Lauderdale’s Jasmine Hamid, who scored in one minute and 49 seconds on December 1, 2024. 
  • BAGGED A BRACE: Audrey Harding recorded her first two goals of the season and Carolina’s second-ever brace. 
  • FIRSTS: Riley Parker recorded her first goal of the season, and Taylor Porter recorded her first assist. 
  • FIVE: Jill Aguilera recorded her fifth assist of the season, tying her for first in the league with Lexington’s Madi Parsons and Maddy Perez. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: The match was goalkeeper Samantha Leshnak Murphy’s first clean sheet of the season and Carolina’s first since November 9. 
  • RECORD-BREAKING: Carolina recorded 24 total shots and 12 shots on target, both are records for most by a team in a single match. 
  • SARAH’S SAVES: Lexington goalkeeper Sarah Cox made eight saves, tying the record for most in a single match. 
  • FOUR GOALS: Carolina’s four goals are the most it has scored in a single match and the second-most scored by a team in a single match in league history. 
• QUOTES:
  • Lexington Interim Head Coach Sam Stockley:  
    • On what the team needs to improve on… “We’ve got to clean up our play and be better in possession. But it’s a work in progress—we knew that.” 
  • Lexington goalkeeper Sarah Cox: 
    • On the team’s performance… “There were moments where we executed well and competed in ways that align with our team goals. I don’t think we did it enough, but it is what it is. We’ll move on, build on this and focus on the next game.” 
  • Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole: 
    • On a team-high four goals scored… “We’ve talked about the fact that if we keep doing the right things, keep working in training, we know at some point some of these chances are going to go in. And despite the four goals, we could’ve had several more. So, we haven’t turned the corner yet. We are going to continue to work.” 
  • Carolina goal scorer Audrey Harding:  
    • On her two-goal performance… “It was great to finally get some goals. Even since the fall, I was super close and then got injured and was out the rest of the Fall Schedule. So, coming back this spring, I had a higher standard for myself because I know what I’m capable of, and I just want to help us win. My confidence is definitely up, and I feel like since getting the goals today, I’ve unlocked the door to more.” 

WEEK 26 SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 29th 
Brooklyn FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 6:00 p.m. ET 
Carolina Ascent FC v Dallas Trinity FC, 7:00 p.m. ET 

WEEK 26 STORYLINES

TOP OF THE TABLE 
Two points separate the top four clubs in the league standings. A win for Brooklyn, Carolina or Dallas this weekend could temporarily put the team in the No. 1 spot. A win for Tampa Bay would put the team just a point behind fourth-place Dallas. 

SIX APIECE 
Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona, Natasha Flint and Cecilie Fløe have each scored six goals this season. No other club has three different scorers with 5+ goals each. 

UNBEATEN STREAK 
Fort Lauderdale’s draw with Spokane marked its ninth consecutive match without a loss. The team is just two matches away from tying the record set by Carolina Ascent, which started the season unbeaten through 11 matches. 

NEW LEAGUE LEADERS 
Last week, Dallas’ Allie Thornton scored her ninth goal of the season, tying Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain for the most in the league. Carolina’s Jill Aguilera recorded her fifth assist of the season, tying her for first in the league with Lexington’s Madi Parsons and Maddy Perez. Lastly, Dallas goalkeeper Madison White earned her league-leading seventh clean sheet. 

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS 
Carolina’s Emily Moxley, who made her debut with the team last weekend, played for the UNC Tar Heels from 2020-2023 alongside Dallas Trinity defender Julia Dorsey. 

Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona played at the University of Alabama in 2019 with Brooklyn defender Sasha Pickard, and later transferred to Pepperdine, where she played three seasons with Brooklyn center back Kelsey Hill. 

LOST IN NY 
Brooklyn FC is still searching for its first win of the Spring Schedule after going 0-3-3 in its first six matches of 2025. Brooklyn’s last win was during the Fall Finale when the team handed Dallas its first loss at the Cotton Bowl on December 14.  

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 26

TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report. 

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

• Addie McCain (FTL) – 9 goals 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 9 goals  
• Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 7 goals  
• Mia Corbin (CAR) – 7 goals  
• Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals 
• Cecilie Fløe (TB) – 6 goals 
• Natasha Flint (TB) – 6 goals  
• Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals  
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 5 goals 

ASSISTS:

• Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
• Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
• Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 5 assists  
• Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 4 assists 
• Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists 
• Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 4 assists 
• Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 4 assists 

CLEAN SHEETS:

• Madison White (DAL) – 7 clean sheets  
• Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
• Cosette Morche (FTL) – 5 clean sheets  
• Hope Hisey (SPK) – 5 clean sheets  
• Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
• Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

• DAL – Allie Thornton (09.13.24): 61 minutes 
• FTL – Addie McCain (09.22.24): 68 minutes 
• BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

BRACES:

• DAL – Chioma Ubogagu (09.13.24) 
• DC – Madison Wolfbauer (09.29.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.02.24) 
• CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
• LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
• DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.02.24) 
• LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
• FTL – Kiara Locklear (12.14.24) 
• DAL – Allie Thornton (03.09.25) 
• SPK – Emina Ekić (03.15.25) 
• FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon (03.15.25) 
• CAR – Audrey Harding (03.23.25) 

REWIND: WEEK 24 NOTES

SPK 3 – 2 DC

• GOALS:
  • Katie Murray (SPK) 36’, Emma Jaskaniec assist. 
  • Anna Bagley (DC) 50’ 
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) 63’, Loza Abera assist. 
  • Emina Ekić (SPK) 66’, Penalty. 
  • Emina Ekić (SPK) 90+3’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • BAGGED A BRACE: Emina Ekić recorded the first brace in Spokane Zephyr history.  
  • FROM THE SPOT: Ekić has converted all three of her penalty kicks. She leads the league in penalties taken and converted this season. 
  • GO ON GOURLEY: Gianna Gourley has contributed to a goal (2g/1a) in all three of DC Power’s matches this spring. 
  • SECOND: Katie Murray and Anna Bagley both recorded their second goals of the season. Emma Jaskaniec recorded her second assist of the season. 
  • SCORING SUBSTITUTE: Anna Bagley recorded a goal after entering the match as a substitute for the second time this season. She previously scored the game-winner in the 90+2’ against Fort Lauderdale on November 23 after subbing into the match in the 70th minute. 
  • 3-2 SCORELINE: Saturday’s match was Spokane’s third time ending a match with a 3-2 scoreline. This was the first time the team was on the winning side. 
• QUOTES:
  • Spokane Head Coach Jo Johnson:  
    • On the team’s offensive success … “I think the three goals are almost more important to me than the three points, because that’s been our Achilles’ heel. To build on that momentum into the next one, especially on the road, gives us confidence to put some in the back of the net.” 
  • Spokane Goal Scorer Emina Ekić: 
    • On the free kick goal in stoppage time … “I’ve done this shot plenty of times before, it was in my sweet spot. I was trying to keep it low and trying to hit it hard so it could go against the wind.” 
  • DC Interim Head Coach Phil Nana: 
    • On the team’s motivation to get back on track next week… “We’ll look at the film because there were lots of good moments. I told them our biggest thing was to keep on believing and this is a great opportunity for us to work on that. It’s tough to believe when the odds are stacked up against you but we have no choice.” 
    • On Gianna Gourley scoring two goals in three matches… “We’re Impressed. That second goal came from hustle and heart. She digs deep and she produces. She works hard for them.” 
  • DC Goal Scorer Anna Bagley:  
    • On her equalizer…“Seeing the equalizer hit the back of the net, I definitely felt a big sense of relief. My first touch of the game being a goal was a great feeling, and it gave our team some momentum, leading us to a second goal and that really switched up the entire mood of the match.” 
    • On how the result strengthens the team… “It definitely wasn’t the result we were hoping for, especially after coming back and scoring two goals, but it brings us closer and motivates us for upcoming games. We know that we’re capable of winning these games and beating these teams. That motivates us when we face them again.” 

BKN 0 – 2 FTL

• GOALS:
  • Sh’Nia Gordon (FTL) 32’, Kiara Locklear assist. 
  • Sh’Nia Gordon (FTL) 67’  
• STORYLINES:
  • NEW NO. 1: The win over Brooklyn moved Fort Lauderdale to first place in the league standings. Brooklyn had previously held the No. 1 spot since Week 14. 
  • BAGGED A BRACE: Sh’Nia Gordon recorded her first and Fort Lauderdale’s second brace of the season. She ranks tied for third on the team with three goals. 
  • EIGHT STRAIGHT: Fort Lauderdale set a new league record by scoring at least one goal in eight consecutive matches. The team has only been shut out twice in its 17 matches. FTL is also undefeated (6-0-2) in those eight matches. 
  • OFFENSIVE STRUGGLES: Brooklyn has been shut out its last three matches, after recording at least one goal in the seven prior matches. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Cosette Morché is now tied for second in the league after earning her fourth clean sheet. 
• QUOTES:
  • Brookyln Head Coach Jess Silva:  
    • On how the team responded after conceding the second goal… “I don’t know that things changed, but I think that we dropped off a little bit too much. Right before we get scored on, we have a great opportunity, and we get we miss it, and then they come back our way, and it’s off a mistake. So, it’s obviously frustrating, but I really liked how we came back and had a really strong start to the second half.” 
  • Brooklyn Midfielder Mackenzie Pluck: 
    • On the team’s first match at Maimonides Park… “Honestly, we were so excited to see so many people show out for us and just play for Brooklyn. It’s been a long time coming, and just seeing people fill in the stands and cheer us on made the biggest difference for us. So hopefully we can continue to perform and do our best for you guys, leading forward in the next couple games.” 
  • FTL Goal Scorer Sh’Nia Gordon:  
    • On what contributed to the team’s success… “I think just playing our game and playing how we know how to play. We connected our passes, we fought and we worked hard defensively. We were connected and compact. We just played to our strengths, and that’s what got us to win.” 
    • On scoring a brace… “I couldn’t have done it without the team, so I’m thankful for them, and I’m just happy to get those goals to secure the win for this team because we work so hard, and we deserved it. So, that’s all that really matters to me.” 

TB 1 – 0 CAR

• GOALS:
  • Natasha Flint (TB) 14’, Cecilie Fløe assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIVE FOR FLINT: Natasha Flint scored her fifth goal of the season. 
  • RIVERFRONT: Tampa Bay is undefeated (4-0-2) in its last six matches at Riverfront Stadium. 
  • SNAPPED THE SCORING STREAK: Tampa Bay shut out Carolina for the first time this spring. The Ascent had scored eight goals in its previous four matches. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Ashley Orkus recorded her third clean sheet of the season. 
• QUOTES:
  • Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole: 
    • On creating 13 corners but not scoring… “It’s good to get 13 corners, which is a lot for any team in any game. We need that final touch, that final piece. We were so close on several occasions. We want to create certain matchups in there and we created them, we just didn’t get that one that we were able to put in the back of the net. I just think that final piece, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don’t. “ 
  • Carolina Defender Jill Aguilera:  
    • On the process of finding wins on the road… “Everyone knows it’s hard to win on the road, but I think we need to continue to trust the game plan and each other’s abilities. I think we need to take the positives out of this game and apply it to how we are going to beat Lexington next weekend.” 

WEEK 25 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 19th  
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:00 p.m. ET  
Brooklyn FC v Dallas Trinity FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Saturday, March 22nd 
Fort Lauderdale United FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Sunday, March 23rd 
DC Power FC v Brooklyn FC, 2:00 p.m. ET 
Lexington SC v Carolina Ascent FC, 4:00 p.m. ET 

WEEK 25 STORYLINES

NO. 1 SPOT 
Fort Lauderdale slid into the top spot in the league standings after defeating Brooklyn 2-0 last week. However, Brooklyn has two matches in Week 25 and can move back to first place if it picks up results against Dallas and DC. 

ON THE BRINK 
Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain is one goal away from reaching 10 goals scored on the season. Not far behind is Dallas’ Allie Thornton with eight goals scored. 

TAMPA BAY TRIO 
Natasha Flint, Carlee Giammona and Cecilie Fløe have scored 14 of Tampa Bay’s last 15 goals, dating back to early November. Flint assisted on the one goal not scored by them. The trio accounts for 17 of the team’s 23 goals. 

BRACING FOR IMPACT 
Spokane and Fort Lauderdale recorded the league’s 12^th and 13^th braces in their last wins. Brooklyn is now the only team to have not recorded a brace; however, it is one of only three teams to have recorded a hat trick.  

GOURLEY GOING FOR GOAL 
Gianna Gourley has quickly made an impact for DC Power since joining the team over break. She is now tied for first with Katie Duong on the team in goal contributions. Gourley has recorded two goals and one assist; Duong has two assists and one goal. 

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 24

TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report. 

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

• Addie McCain (FTL) – 9 goals 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 8 goals  
• Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 7 goals  
• Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals 
• Mia Corbin (CAR) – 6 goals  
• Cecilie Fløe (TB) – 6 goals 
• Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals  
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 5 goals 
• Natasha Flint (TB) – 5 goals 

ASSISTS:

• Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
• Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
• Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 4 assists 
• Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists 
• Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 4 assists  
• Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 4 assists 
• Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 4 assists 
• Mackenzie George (BKN) – 3 assists 
• Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
• Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
• Audrey Harding (CAR) – 3 assists  
• Lucy Shepherd (DAL) – 3 assists 

CLEAN SHEETS:

• Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
• Madison White (DAL) – 6 clean sheets  
• Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
• Hope Hisey (SPK) – 4 clean sheets 
• Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Cosette Morche (FTL) – 4 clean sheets  

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

• DAL – Allie Thornton (09.13.24): 61 minutes 
• FTL – Addie McCain (09.22.24): 68 minutes 
• BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

BRACES:

• DAL – Chioma Ubogagu (09.13.24) 
• DC – Madison Wolfbauer (09.29.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.02.24) 
• CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
• LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
• DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.02.24) 
• LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
• FTL – Kiara Locklear (12.14.24) 
• DAL – Allie Thornton (03.09.25) 
• SPK – Emina Ekić (03.15.25) 
• FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon (03.15.25)