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Brooklyn, Tampa Bay look to extend unbeaten streaks | Week 17 Match Previews

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Lexington SC vs. Brooklyn FC

Venue: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium; Lexington, KY 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 7; 7 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 35° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com  

Things to Know

  • Brooklyn defeated Lexington 1-0 when the two sides met earlier this season. 
  • Lexington’s Amanda Allen and Madi Parsons and Brooklyn’s Luana Grabias were named to the November Team of the Month. 
  • This is the first match for both teams since November 13. 
  • Lexington is still searching for its first clean sheet and first home win. 

Players to Watch

LEX – Amanda Allen: The Canadian international is still looking for her first goal of the season, but she is one of the most productive players on the field for Lexington, recording 14 shots and eight chances created in her nine appearances. 

BKN – Mackenzie Pluck: The midfielder is the ultimate creator for Brooklyn this season. Pluck has team-highs with four assists, 87 duels won and 24 chances created. 

 Lexington SC Brooklyn FC 
Head Coach Mike Dickey Jess Silva 
Club Record 2-7-3 7-3-2 
Standings 8th 1st 

Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC 

Venue: Beyond Bancard Field; Fort Lauderdale; FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 7; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 66° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Saturday’s match will be a rematch of the teams’ inaugural meeting back in August on Opening Night. That match ended in a 1-1 draw. 
  • Fort Lauderdale’s Felicia Knox and Spokane’s Hope Hisey and Sarah Clark were named to the November Team of the Month. 
  • Spokane will be traveling for its fifth of six consecutive road matches. It has gone 0-1-3 during the road trip thus far. 
  • Fort Lauderdale is coming off a 2-1 win at home over Dallas Trinity last weekend. 

Players to Watch

FTL – Jasmine Hamid: The Towson alum scored the fastest goal in league history last week and tallied the assist on the game-winner in the team’s last match. 

SPK – Hope Hisey: Hisey has been a force in goal since earning her first start at the end of October. She’s recorded three clean sheets and 14 saves with an 87.5% save success rate. 

 Fort Lauderdale United FC Spokane Zephyr FC 
Head Coach Tyrone Mears Jo Johnson 
Club Record 4-5-2 2-4-6 
Standings 5th 7th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Sunday, December 8; 3:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 67° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Saturday’s match will be a rematch of the teams’ inaugural meeting back in August on Opening Night. That match ended in a 1-1 draw. 
  • Dallas’ Samantha Meza was named the November Player of the Month along with teammate Gracie Brian named to Team of the Month. Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona, Natasha Flint and Vivianne Bessette also earned Team of the Month honors. 
  • Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown was named November Coach of the Month. 
  • Tampa Bay is on a three-match unbeaten streak. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Gracie Brian: The TCU alum nearly put Dallas ahead in the match against FTL multiple times. She finished the night with three shots, two tackles, five duels won and one interception. 

TB – Natasha Flint: The English international has become a key piece of the Sun’s attack. She recorded a goal, five shots, two interceptions and a chance created in the team’s most recent win against Carolina Ascent. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Pauline MacDonald Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 5-2-5 4-3-4 
Standings 3rd 4th 

Who will finish the fall in the No. 1 spot? 

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The Fall Finale is upon us. 

There are just two weeks left in the first half of the 2024/25 Super League season. All eight of the teams have gone through ups and downs since August, but three clubs have risen to the top of the pack. 

Brooklyn FC, Carolina Ascent FC and Dallas Trinity FC sit in the top three spots heading into this weekend with three points separating them. Brooklyn and Dallas both have a match in hand over Carolina, and the two will face each other on the final day of the Fall Schedule. 

It’s only the halfway point and the standings will change in the spring to affect playoff implications, it’s still nice to go into the break with a hold on the No. 1 spot. Each of these three teams have the potential to finish in first, but here’s what they’ll need to achieve it: 

Brooklyn: Keep doing what it’s been doing 

Brooklyn is on a four-match winning streak, and despite going through a lull with only one match in over a month, the team can close out the fall with back-to-back wins if it keeps this momentum going. BKFC has found a starting lineup that takes control of matches early on and brings in substitutes that elevate the energy even higher. The defensive unit has looked cohesive, and the team is creating scoring opportunities from various areas on the field. 

If the team wants to extend its first-place lead, it needs to take advantage of the matchup against Lexington. The Kentucky-based team has allowed the most goals this season and its defensive struggles can easily be taken advantage of by all the attacking skill on Brooklyn’s roster. That return to the field will get the team back in the right mindset before facing probably its toughest matchup this season against Dallas. 

Carolina: Regroup and convert on goal 

November was a tough month for the Ascent. Even before the back-to-back losses, we knew the unbeaten streak was likely coming to an end soon after barely making it out alive against DC and Spokane. Now, with a month between matches, the team has the chance to regroup, put those performances in the past and prepare for Fort Lauderdale United FC this. 

If the team wants the chance to finish first, it has to take advantage of scoring opportunities. In its four matches last month, Carolina had 100 penalty area entries and 37 total shots but recorded just one goal in open play. Mia Corbin, Ashlynn Serepca and Jaydah Bedoya need to find that confidence they had in October and make the most of the time and space FTL gives them. 

Dallas: Start the matches with high energy 

Trinity was on quite a streak of its own, going unbeaten in seven matches before falling 2-1 to Fort Lauderdale last week. Now, with matchups against Tampa Bay and Brooklyn to close out the fall, Dallas needs to a regroup itself.  

One of the biggest challenges for Dallas this season has been how it starts the match. The team has conceded four goals in the opening 15 minutes this season; no other team has conceded more than twice in that timeframe. Luckily for Dallas, it’s been able to equalize or take the lead more times than not after trailing – Trinity leads the league with eight points gained from losing positions – but Tampa Bay and Brooklyn could be too disciplined defensively to allow Dallas a comeback. Trinity needs to enter the match the way it’s been finishing and take an early command to set the tone. 

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USL Super League Team of the Month – November

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The USL Super League announced the Team of the Month for November on Thursday, with Dallas Trinity FC midfielder Samantha Meza earning Player of the Month. 

Meza played all 360 minutes of Dallas’ four matches, helping the team to an undefeated 3-0-1 record in November. Meza scored what would be the game-winner less than three minutes into the match against Carolina Ascent FC on Nov. 23. The honor is Meza’s first Team of the Month selection this season. 

“I’m really thankful that the USL Super League was created to provide plenty of more opportunities for women to play,” said Meza on USL Super League Game Week on Sirius XM. “It has allowed me to get some games in, get some more experience in, because you can never out-beat playing. You can train all you want, but the playing experience is awesome.” 

GK: Hope Hisey, Spokane Zephyr FC – The University of Arizona alum was nearly unstoppable in goal this month. Hisey recorded five saves, two clean sheets and 83% save percentage after allowing just one goal. 

D: Vicky Bruce, Carolina Ascent FC – Bruce led the team with 15 clearances and 87% passing accuracy while earning her first assist of the season from the backline. 

D: Madison Wolfbauer, DC Power FC – The centerback earned her second Team of the Month honor after recording a team-high 10 clearances and six tackles won. Wolfbauer also started the play that led to the stoppage-time game-winner against Fort Lauderdale.  

D: Vivianne Bessette, Tampa Bay Sun FC – The USF Bull also recorded her first assist in the 2-1 win over Carolina Ascent while also ending the month with 12 clearances and four chances created in 270 minutes played. 

M: Carlee Giammona, Tampa Bay Sun FC – Giammona put the Sun on the board in the 1-1 draw with FTL UTD and scored the game-winner in their next game to hand Carolina its first loss of the season. She also ended the month with five shots and four chances created from the midfield. 

M: Samantha Meza, Dallas Trinity FC – The Dallas native recorded her second goal of the season in the 1-0 win over Carolina. Meza led the league in duels won (38) while also winning six tackles and maintaining over 83% passing accuracy. 

M: Amanda Allen, Lexington SC – The Canadian international was all over the field for Lexington this month. Allen had a team-high 13 shots, won 27 duels and created three chances for the Girls in Green this month. 

M: Felicia Knox, Fort Lauderdale United FC – The Alabama alum created four chances, sent in 13 crosses and won 10 duels while keeping 80% passing accuracy. 

F: Gracie Brian, Dallas Trinity FC – Brian moved her way into the starting lineup after scoring the game-winner off the bench in the comeback 3-2 win over Lexington. The TCU alum also won 23 duels and 70% of her tackles, recorded six shots and made five clearances. 

F: Luana Grabias, Brooklyn FC – The Brazilian striker made the most of Brooklyn’s lone match of November. Grabias scored the league’s fastest hat trick while winning five duels and recording six shots. 

F: Natasha Flint, Tampa Bay Sun FC – The English forward scored her first two goals of the season and recorded 11 shots, 10 duels won, three interceptions and two chances created in November. 

Coach: Denise Schilte-Brown, Tampa Bay Sun FC – Schilte-Brown led the Sun to an undefeated month (2-0-1), with its most impressive win ending Carolina Ascent’s 11-match unbeaten streak.  

Bench: Madi Parsons (LEX), Jaydah Bedoya (CAR), Madison White (DAL), Sarah Clark (SPK)

Can Fort Lauderdale earn back-to-back wins? | News & Notes Week 17

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WEEK 17 SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 7 
Lexington SC v Brooklyn FC, 7:00 p.m. ET 
Fort Lauderdale United FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 
Sunday, December 8 
Dallas Trinity FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 3:30 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 16 NOTES

FTL 2 – 1 DAL

GOALS:
Jasmine Hamid (FTL) 2’, Felica Knox assist. 
Allie Thorton (DAL) 68’, Amber Brooks assist.  
Addie McCain (FTL) 81’, Jasmine Hamid assist.
STORYLINES:
Fastest Goal: FTL’s Jasmine Hamid scored the fastest goal in league history with a 2’ banger. (More info in storylines below)  
Goal and Assist: In addition to Hamid’s record-breaking goal, the winger recorded her first assist of the season.
Goals: Dallas’ Allie Thorton netted her fifth goal, which put her only one away from league-leader FTL UTD’s Addie McCain. However, McCain went on to score the game-winner, making her total on the season 7 and extended her lead in the Golden Boot race. 
Third Assist: Dallas’ Amber Brooks tallied her third assist on the season. 
QUOTES:
Dallas Trinity Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:
On tonight’s loss…“I think conceding early in the game as we did, through an error that we made ourselves, rocked us psychologically. We never really regained confidence from that in the first half and they were potentially the better team, creating chances. I can’t fault our team’s effort, character, and the  resilience that they showed in the second half to get themselves back in the game and then try to go win the game.” 

WEEK 17 STORYLINES

FASTEST GOAL…AGAIN 
In Week 15, Dallas’ Sam Meza scored in the 3’ to claim the fastest goal in Super League history.  

Just one week later, FTL UTD’s Jasmine Hamid set the new record, netting a goal at the 1 minute and 49 second mark.  

Here are the other six who scored in under 10 minutes: 

  • Dallas Trinity’s Sam Meza (3’; 11/23/24) 
  • Tampa Bay’s Sydny Nasello (5’; 10/23/24)  
  • DC Power’s Madison Wolfbauer (6’; 9/29/24) 
  • Lexington’s Kailey Utley (7’; 9/13/24) 
  • Carolina Ascent’s Mia Corbin (8’; 10/25/24) 
  • Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain (9’; 9/13/24) 

FALL FINALE 
The USL Super League’s final two weeks of the Fall Schedule have been dubbed the FALL FINALE. More information on the implications of these matches and the final full day of the fall can be found here. 

MCCAIN NETS HER SEVENTH 
FTL UTD’S Addie McCain scored the game-winner against Dallas in Week 16 in what was her league-leading seventh goal of the season.  

INAUGURAL WEEKEND DEJA VU 
Two of the matches this weekend will be rematches from the inaugural weekend of the Super League season back in August. Fort Lauderdale and Spokane split points 1-1 at ONE Spokane Stadium, while Tampa Bay Sun and Dallas Trinity also ended in a 1-1 draw down at Riverfront Stadium.  

COACHING CHANGE IN THE CAPITAL 
DC Power FC announced it mutually parted ways with head coach Frédéric Brillant. Current assistant coach Phil Nana will now serve as interim head coach. The club will conduct a permanent head coach search after the new year. 

1 GOAL + 1 ASSIST 
FTL UTD’s Jasmine Hamid became the eighth player this season to record at least one goal and one assist in the same match. The other players to record this stat line are:  

  • Tampa Bay’s Natalia Staude (1 goal, 1 assist; 9/08/2024)   
  • Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona (1 goal, 1 assist; 9/08/2024)   
  • Lexington’s Madison Parsons (1 goal, 1 assist; 9/14/2024)  
  • Dallas’ Amber Brooks (1 goal, 2 assists; 9/14/2024)  
  • Carolina’s Jaydah Bedoya (1 goal, 1 assist; 10/25/2024)  
  • Brooklyn’s Mackenzie George (1 goal, 1 assist; 10/27/2024) 
  • Dallas’ Cyera Hintzen (1 goal, 1 assist; 11/9/2024) 

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 17

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 7 goals 
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 5 goals  
  • Sydney Shephard (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • Carlee Giammona (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) – 3 goals 
  • Emina Ekic (SPK) – 3 goals 
  • Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 3 goals 
  • 16 players – 2 goals 
  • 24 players – 1 goal 

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Madi Parsons (LEX) – 4 assists 
  • Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
  • Amber Brooks (DAL) – 3 assists 
  • 10 players – 2 assists 
  • 23 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Madison White (DAL) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Ashley Orkus (TB) – 2 clean sheets 
  • 4 players – 1 clean sheet 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
  • BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24)

BRACES:

  • DAL – Chimoa Ubogagu (9.13.24) 
  • DC – Madison Wolfbauer (9.29.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.2.24) 
  • CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
  • LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
  • DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.2.24) 

Fall Finale | The Final Two Weeks of the Fall Schedule 

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The first half of the USL Super League inaugural season has had it all: an 11-match unbeaten streak, nail-biting finishes in stoppage time, and incredible saves to preserve shutouts. And as we look ahead to the final two weeks of the Fall Schedule, we want to celebrate this historic milestone.  

Week 17 will feature three matchups before the Fall Schedule culminates on December 14 with all eight clubs getting in on the action. So, get cozy and prepare for all the Super League action during the Fall Finale! 

Fall Finale Schedule 

Saturday, December 7 

7:00 p.m. ET: Lexington SC vs Brooklyn FC 

7:30 p.m. ET: Fort Lauderdale United FC vs Spokane Zephyr FC 

Sunday, December 8 

3:30 p.m. ET: Dallas Trinity FC vs Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Saturday, December 14 

12:00 p.m. ET: Lexington SC vs DC Power FC 

3:30 p.m. ET: Dallas Trinity FC vs Brooklyn FC 

7:00 p.m. ET: Tampa Bay Sun FC vs Spokane Zephyr FC 

7:30 p.m. ET: Fort Lauderdale United FC vs Carolina Ascent FC 

Fighting for first

The battle at the top of the table continues to get tighter after Carolina dropped back-to-back matches and Brooklyn continues to ride a four-match win streak. Dallas also had an opportunity to jump to second place but fell 2-1 to Fort Lauderdale last weekend. The final two weeks, especially the matchup between Dallas and Brooklyn on the 14th, will decide which of those three clubs will finish the fall in first place. 

Who can start a streak? 

Tampa Bay, Fort Lauderdale and DC Power are all entering the Fall Finale coming off a win. The three teams are also in fourth, fifth and sixth place, respectively, with three points separating them. The next two weeks will show if either team can build some momentum from their recent victory and move their way up the table. 

The Girls in Green 

Lexington may be at the bottom of the standings for now, but with two matches left, anything can happen. The team is closing out the Fall Schedule at home against two teams that it is seeking redemption against. Lexington also is the only club to have not earned a clean sheet, and its best chance to do so is against DC Power, which has been shutout a league-high eight times this season. 

Road Warriors

Spokane Zephyr will travel to its fifth and sixth consecutive away matches when it takes on the two Florida-based teams this month. Spokane’s last three results have been draws, but two wins to close the fall could catapult the team above the playoff line. 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 15

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There was little movement in the standings this week as Dallas continued impressing with a draw and a win, while DC Power’s Anna Bagley scored her first of the season to snap the team’s two-match losing skid. 

If you tuned in late or left early during Saturday’s matches, you might have missed the game-winners. Sam Meza recorded the fastest goal of the season, putting Dallas on the board in just two minutes and 57 seconds. Only five players this season have scored goals in the first 10 minutes of the match: Sydny Nasello (5’), Madison Wolfbauer (6’), Kailey Utley (7’), Mia Corbin (8’) and Addie McCain (9’). 

On the other end, Bagley’s goal was in the second minute of second-half stoppage time. It was the second time DC Power won 1-0 on a stoppage time goal, and the sixth goal scored after the 90-minute mark: Natasha Flint (90+2), Anna Henderson (90+3), Allie Thornton (90+4), Sydney Shepherd (90+4), and Kimberly Mendez (90+10). 

On The Move

2 DC 2 FTL

Rank

 

Team

Change

Summary
1 Brooklyn FC
(7-3-2)
Week 15: —
Last Week:
1		 Brooklyn remains with a firm grip on the top spot in the league standings and will stay there until its match against Lexington next month. After a jam-packed October, the team did what it needed to do in its lone match of November and can use these three matchless weeks to improve its already excellent form.
2 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(4-3-4)
Week 15: —
Last Week:
2		 The Sun still has a few matches in hand compared to teams above them in the standings, so if the team can close out the Fall Schedule riding this unbeaten streak, we could see Tampa Bay coming for Brooklyn’s spot.
3 Dallas Trinity FC
(5-1-5)
Week 15: @ FTL
Last Week:
3		 Trinity secured four of the six points up for grabs in last week’s two matches, extending its undefeated run to seven matches. Despite earning a win on the road, Dallas looks a little stagnant offensively and will need to be more creative in its attack if it wants to turn the draws into wins.
4 Carolina Ascent FC
(5-2-6)
Week 15: —
Last Week:
4		 Unfortunately for the Ascent, they’ve had back-to-back matches against the two teams that are currently looking the best they have all season. Carolina’s offense looked good on Saturday, but Dallas’ defense was always just one step ahead, and Carolina couldn’t find the equalizer.
5 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-4-6)
Week 15: —

Last Week:
5		 Spokane has a lot of depth and can bring in players off the bench that immediately impact the game. The team is also great in transition as well as building out of the back. However, the team is still just not quite clicking and is unable to convert on goal to come away with results.
6 DC Power FC
(3-6-4)
Week 15: —		 2
Last Week:
8		 DC Power pulled out a much-needed win on the road after dropping back-to-back matches at home. Some lineup changes have proven to be beneficial for the team and moments of brilliance from Morgan Aquino and Anna Bagley secured the 1-0 victory on Saturday.
7 Lexington SC
(2-7-3)
Week 15: —
Last Week:
7		 Offensively, Lexington has been unstoppable in front of goal, scoring in its last seven consecutive matches. However, its defense has been its Achilles heel and should be its point of focus over the next few weeks before it takes on the powerhouse of Brooklyn.
8 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-5-2)
Week 15: vs DAL 		2
Last Week:
6		 Fort Lauderdale frequently finds itself on either side of a last-minute goal, but it was on the losing end this past weekend against DC. FTL struggles to maintain its composure and keep an organized defensive shape for the full 90 minutes, causing the team to slip down the league standings.

How Brooklyn FC’s resilience has created a strong club culture | Super League Game Week

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On the latest edition of USL Super League Game Week, hosts Anna Witte and Marion Crowder discuss the defensive and offensive struggles of DC Power FC, what the end of Carolina Ascent FC’s unbeaten streak means for the team, and what formation changes Fort Lauderdale United FC should implement ahead of its final matches of the Fall Schedule.

Brooklyn FC Head Coach Jess Silva later joins the show to discuss the European coaching techniques she brought to the team, how the team has shown its resilience after facing challenges early this season to build a strong club culture, and what she deems the most overrated thing about New York.

Which players are moving up in the Golden Boot race? | News & Notes Week 15

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WEEK 15 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 20 
Dallas Trinity FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 8 p.m. ET 
Saturday, November 23 
Carolina Ascent FC v Dallas Trinity FC, 7 p.m. ET 
Fort Lauderdale United FC v DC Power FC, 7 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 14 NOTES

DC 0 – 3 BKN

GOALS:
Luana Grabias (BKN) 31’, Mackenzie Pluck assist.
Luana Grabias (BKN) 33’, Mackenzie Pluck assist. 
Luana Grabias (BKN) 44’.  
STORYLINES:
Fastest Hat Trick: Luana Grabias’ first half hat trick was the fastest in league history in under 13 minutes.
Fourth Clean Sheet: Brooklyn’s Sydney Martinez recorded her fourth clean sheet of the season and recorded five saves in a shutout.
Longest Win Streak: With Brooklyn’s victory, the club is now riding a four-match win streak – the longest win streak in league history.

LEX 1 – 1 SPK

GOALS:
Emina Ekić (SPK) 31’, (PEN).
Marykate McGuire (LEX) 86’, Kailey Utley assist. 
STORYLINES:
Emina’s Third: The Bosnian international recorded her third goal in the match which leads Spokane in goals scored.
100 Goals: Marykate McGuires game-tying goal was her fourth on the season and the 100th in league history.
Game Changers: Goalscorer McGuire and Kailey Utley, who provided the assist, both came off the bench in the fixture and provided the game-tying play of the match.
QUOTES:
Lexington forward Marykate McGuire:
On scoring the 100th goal in league history… “It’s an incredible opportunity and experience. I just feel so grateful to have the moment to be in that position to be able to score that goal, especially having Kailey (Utley) be able to assist me and having our whole team work together to get that point tonight. It was a battle, I’m very grateful.” 
Spokane Zephyr Head Coach Jo Johnson:
Overall thoughts on the match… “We’re obviously disappointed not to come away with all three points today, especially since we controlled a lot of the match. It’s a game I feel we could have managed better toward the end.”   

TB 2 – 1 CAR

GOALS:
Natasha Flint (TB) 22’, Vivianne Bessette assist. 
Rylee Baisden (CAR) 35’, Vicky Bruce assist. 
Carlee Giammona (TB) 44’, Sydny Nasello assist.  
STORYLINES:
Undefeated Streak No More: Tampa Bay Sun handed Carolina Ascent its first loss of the season after going 5-0-6 through 11 matches. It was also only the second time Carolina had trailed its opponent all season.
First Assists: Tampa Bay’s Vivianne Bessette and Carolina’s Vicky Bruce both recorded their first assists of the season. 
QUOTES:
Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole:
On the message to the team after the loss… “To give a boxing analogy, we took a punch to the mouth tonight and it hurt. It doesn’t taste very good. Any boxer that’s a contender wants to be a champion. Sometimes, you have to learn from a bad round or a bad fight and bring it next time. We weren’t at our best tonight, but it’s about stepping up and going again.” 

WEEK 15 STORYLINES

FASTEST HAT TRICK 
Luana Grabias’ hat trick was Brooklyn’s first hat trick ever and also the fastest in league history in just 13 minutes. 

Here are how the other hat tricks stack up: 

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24): 61 minutes 
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24): 68 minutes 
  • BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

CALLED UP 
DC Power’s goalkeeper Morgan Aquino received her first-ever call-up to the Australian Senior Women’s National Team and will return to her home nation to face Brazil and Chinese Taipei in four international friendlies between November 28 and December 7.  

IRON WOMEN 
10 players have played every minute of the USL Super League season so far: 

  • Sam Kroeger (BKN) – 1080 minutes  
  • Allison Pantuso (BKN) – 1080 minutes 
  • Kelsey Hill (BKN) – 1080 minutes 
  • Taylor Porter (CAR) – 1080 minutes 
  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1080 minutes 
  • Sarah Clark (SPK) – 990 minutes 
  • Amber Brooks (DAL) – 810 minutes 
  • Julia Dorsey (DAL) – 810 minutes 
  • Hannah Davison (DAL) – 810 minutes 
  • Celia Gaynor (FTL) – 810 minutes 

1000 MINUTE MARK 
11 players surpassed the 1,000 minutes played mark in Week 14 with another handful in the wings to surpass the milestone in Week 15.  

  • Sam Kroeger (BKN) – 1080 minutes  
  • Allison Pantuso (BKN) – 1080 minutes 
  • Kelsey Hill (BKN) – 1080 minutes 
  • Taylor Porter (CAR) – 1080 minutes 
  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1080 minutes  
  • Vicky Bruce (CAR) – 1071 minutes 
  • Susanna Friedrichs (DC) – 1067 minutes 
  • Sydney Studer (CAR) – 1061 minutes 
  • Shea Moyer (LEX) – 1044 minutes 
  • Madi Parsons (LEX) – 1040 minutes  
  • Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 1034 minutes 

UNDEFEATED NO MORE 
Carolina Ascent went the first 11 matches of the season without a loss, going 5-0-6 in that stretch. Tampa Bay Sun FC was the first team to defeat Carolina after winning 2-1 last week at Riverfront Stadium. 

100 GOALS  
Lexington’s Marykate McGuire scored the 100th Super League goal in league history in Week 14.  

WEST VIRGINIA CONNECTION 
Dallas’ Enzi Broussard and Spokane’s Julianne Vallerand played together for West Virginia University’s women’s soccer team in 2019, and both were named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team. 

TARHEEL TEAMMATES 
Defenders Amber Brooks (DAL) and Vicky Bruce (CAR) were teammates in 2012 at one of the top collegiate programs in the country – the University of North Carolina Tarheels. The pair won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship in 2012, which is the last time the university won the title. 

TEAMMATES TURNED FOES 
Other Dallas and Carolina former teammate connections include: 

  • Audrey Harding (CAR) was teammates with Jenny Danielsson and Hannah Davison (DAL) at KIF Örebro. Harding also played with Amber Brooks at the Washington Spirit. 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) and Gabby Guillen (DAL) played in Costa Rica for Alajuela. 
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) was teammates with Cyera Hintzen (DAL) at Perth Glory in Australia. 

AWARDS GALORE 
In this week’s matchup between Carolina and Dallas, league-highlighted award winners will be on full display. Dallas and Carolina are the only two teams to have had two players on each Team of the Month in August, September and October.  

Additionally, both head coaches, Carolina’s Philip Poole and Dallas’ Pauline MacDonald, have be awarded the Coach of the Month this season.  

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 15

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 6 goals 
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 4 goals  
  • Sydney Shepherd (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • Carlee Giammona (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) – 3 goals 
  • Emina Ekic (SPK) – 3 goals 
  • 16 players – 2 goals 
  • 24 players – 1 goal

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Madi Parsons (LEX) – 4 assists 
  • Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
  • 9 players – 2 assists 
  • 24 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) – 2 clean sheets 
  • Ashley Orkus (TB) – 2 clean sheets 
  • Madison White (DAL) – 2 clean sheets 
  • 4 players – 1 clean sheet 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
  • BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24)

BRACES:

  • DAL – Chimoa Ubogagu (9.13.24) 
  • DC – Madison Wolfbauer (9.29.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.2.24) 
  • CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
  • LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
  • DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.2.24) 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 14

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Brooklyn, Tampa Bay sit atop standings after strong wins 

The top of the goalscorers list is getting crowded. Three different players recorded their fourth goal of the season across Week 14’s three matches, and they all contributed to earning results. 

The headlining act was Brooklyn’s Luana Grabias scoring the club’s first and the league’s quickest hat trick. The Brazilian striker found her stride at the end of the first half, and after zigzagging past DC’s entire backline, she slotted in three goals in 13 minutes, catapulting her from one to four goals to become the team’s leading scorer. 

Wednesday night’s other matchup saw Lexington’s Marykate McGuire score a late equalizer to earn a point at home against Spokane. McGuire came in as a substitute but immediately impacted the game and recorded the 100th goal in Super League history. 

The final goal of the week came from Tampa Bay Sun’s Carlee Giammona, which proved to be the game-winner and the goal that handed Carolina Ascent its first loss of the season. Giammona combined once again with Sydny Nasello, beat three defenders and nudged the ball past the goalkeeper to put the Sun on top. 

Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain (6) and Lexington’s Madi Parsons (5) remain at the top of the pack, but the Golden Boot race is wide open, and anyone can slide into first place before the end of the Fall Schedule. 

On The Move

2 BKN, TB 2 DAL, CAR

Rank

 

Team

Change

Summary
1 Brooklyn FC
(7-3-2)
Week 14: — 		2
Last Week:
3		 Luana Grabias put the team on her back offensively, while Sydney Martinez made great saves in both halves to preserve the shutout. A strong team effort saw Brooklyn earn a record fourth-straight win and a top spot in the rankings.
2 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(4-3-4)
Week 14: —		 2
Last Week:
4		 Back-to-back home wins and taking down the previously unbeaten Carolina Ascent moves Tampa Bay into the second spot for the first time since Week 4. The international signings have changed the outlook of this team as it closed out an undefeated November.
3 Dallas Trinity FC
(4-1-4)
Week 14: vs SPK; @ CAR		 2
Last Week:
1		 After its thrilling comeback win and a week off, Dallas jumps right back into action with two matches this week. If the Trinity come out with the same intensity it had during the final 10 minutes against Lexington, we’ll be in for two great matchups.
4 Carolina Ascent FC
(5-1-6)
Week 14: vs DAL 		2
Last Week:
2		 Although Carolina’s undefeated run came to an end, the team didn’t go down without a fight. Rylee Baisden finally got on the scoresheet and Vicky Bruce was close to getting another to her name, but the defense was no match for Tampa Bay’s offensive firepower.
5 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-4-5)
Week 14: @ DAL

Last Week:
5		 This six-match road trip for Spokane could be going worse, but it should be going better. Wednesday’s match was the second in a row where the Zephyr dropped points they should’ve earned and now have to face a red-hot Dallas Trinity.
6 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-4-2)
Week 14: vs DC
Last Week:
6		 Fort Lauderdale secured a late draw in Week 13 that will hopefully kickstart some momentum as it closes out the fall on a five-match homestand. The big three of Addie McCain, Jasmine Hamid and Sh’Nia Gordon have been quiet recently, so it’s crucial for the team to get them more involved against DC this Saturday.
7 Lexington SC
(2-7-3)
Week 14: —		 1
Last Week:
8		 Lexington has so many offensive threats who have stepped up to the plate this season, most recently Marykate McGuire, earning a draw with an 86th minute goal last week. The team has three weeks to get the defense on that same page before facing Brooklyn.
8 DC Power FC
(2-6-4)
Week 14: @ FTL		 1
Last Week:
7		 A complete defensive collapse within 15 minutes resulted in DC Power losing a fourth home match. Miscommunication along the backline combined with the inability to convert in front of goal is a recipe for disaster unless something changes for DC.