Dallas, Carolina move to top three, Brooklyn falls after tough loss

Another week, another set of Super League players getting on the scoresheet for the first time this season. Eight players recorded their inaugural goals, and three more bagged their first assists, many of which contributed to earning a result for their teams.
All six scorers in the second and third matches of Week 23 were first timers. Eli Hutchinson and Jenna Butler gave Carolina Ascent a two-goal lead going into halftime. Spokane’s Ally Cook converted on a penalty kick in her first start with Zephyr. Meanwhile, Lexington’s Julie Mackin hit a banger from outside the box, and Hannah White cleaned up a rebound for what would be the game winner. DC Power’s Loza Abera, the team’s leader in shots, finally found the back of the net to prevent the shutout.
In Dallas’ goal-filled win, two new players netted their firsts. Camryn Lancaster headed the ball past Brooklyn’s backline and slotted it home right before halftime. Lucy Shepherd earned her first goal and third assist after entering the match in the 76th minute. The league has reached 76 different scorers for 158 total goals.

On The Move
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Fort Lauderdale United FC (8-5-4) Week 24: @ BKN |
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FTL stays at the top after extending its unbeaten streak to seven matches. Jasmine Hamid continues to find the back of the net, and Cosette Morché made a couple big saves to help the team earn the 1-1 draw. With Brooklyn up next, another win could move Fort Lauderdale to not just the top of the Power Rankings but the league standings. |
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Dallas Trinity FC (7-4-6) Week 24: @ LEX |
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Just when it looked like Dallas had fallen into a little bit of a slump after dropping points in its last two matches, the team came out and bagged six goals against No. 1 Brooklyn. Trinity looked like they wanted it more and were rewarded with a big win in front of their home crowd. |
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Carolina Ascent FC (7-4-7) Week 24: @ TB |
![]() Last Week: 8 |
The Ascent grabbed a much-needed win on the road against Spokane to bounce back from last week’s loss to Fort Lauderdale. Eli Hutchinson and Jenna Butler scored their first goals of the season, and Carolina looked like the 11-match unbeaten team they did at the start of the season. |
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Tampa Bay Sun FC (5-4-8) Week 24: vs. CAR |
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For the third time this spring, Tampa Bay Sun fought back from a deficit to earn a point, all against top-four ranked teams. While the team would likely want to avoid conceding early and getting just one instead of all three points, the fight in this team is undeniable. |
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Lexington SC (4-10-4) Week 24: vs. DAL |
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Lexington’s last draw against Brooklyn might have given the team some confidence, as it battled for the win against DC Power on Sunday. Julie Mackin and Hannah White were the latest Girls in Green to score their first goals, and they will need to keep up the high offensive production for next week when they face Dallas. |
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DC Power FC (3-8-5) Week 24: @ SPK |
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DC looked like the stronger team in the first and last 20 minutes of the match, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Lexington. Conceding first seems to take the wind out of DC’s sails, and if the team would put chances away early and avoid playing from behind, a lot of its results might look different. |
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Brooklyn FC (9-4-4) Week 24: vs. FTL |
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Brooklyn took a hard hit on Sunday, suffering its worst loss of the season. The team didn’t look like its usual self, and it has yet to earn a win since the return from break. Despite still clinging on to the top spot on the table, Brooklyn’s position is increasingly under threat and needs a win against Fort Lauderdale this weekend. |
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Spokane Zephyr FC (3-8-5) Week 24: vs. DC |
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Spokane reverted to its form from the first half of the season and lost 2-1 to Carolina Ascent on Saturday. Zephyr controlled possession and created chances on goal but didn’t capitalize, which has often been the case all year. |