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Who recorded the league’s 50th assist? | News & Notes Week 13

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WEEK 13 SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 9 
Carolina Ascent FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7 p.m. ET 
Lexington SC v Dallas Trinity FC, 7 p.m. ET 
Sunday, November 10 
Fort Lauderdale United FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 5 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 12 NOTES

BKN 1 – 0 SPK

  • GOALS:
    Luana Grabias (BKN) 14’, Sam Kroeger assist.  
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goal: Luana Grabias’ lone goal in the match was her first of the Super League season.
    50th Assist: Sam Kroeger’s pass to Grabias was her first and the league’s 50th assist of the season.
  • QUOTES:
    Brooklyn FC Head Coach Jess Silva: 
    On playing seven matches in October… “Our team is tremendously better than that first game, and we’ve grown a lot in this last month. And today was all about getting past this month of craziness with multiple games and finishing on a positive note, which we did.” 
    Spokane Zephyr Head Coach Jo Johnson: 
    On the result in Brooklyn… “We know road points are hard to come by, and to find success on the road, we need to improve our decision making and technical execution. Brooklyn is a strong team that can score quickly and capitalize on any opportunities given. We saw that again tonight. We will get back to work and treat this game as a valuable learning experience as we navigate this road stretch.” 

DAL 1 – 0 FTL

  • GOALS:
    Sealey Strawn (DAL) 87’
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goal: Sealey Strawn, who was recently called into the U.S. Youth National Team U-19 training camp, recorded her first goal of the season for Dallas.
    Youngest Goalscorer: Strawn, who turned 17 on October 1, is the youngest goal scorer in the league.
    Home Sweet Home: Dallas Trinity remain undefeated at home (2-0-2).
    Shutout: This was the first time this season that FTL UTD was held scoreless.
  • QUOTES:
    Dallas Trinity Head Coach Pauline MacDonald: 
    On Sealey Strawn’s performance… “I think when young players get the opportunity to be involved in international play and then come back into training, there’s always a bit of excitement and confidence. Young players play without fear and every time we’ve given Sealey an opportunity, she’s played without fear. I’m just so happy for her this evening.” 
    Dallas Trinity goalscorer Sealey Strawn: 
    On her first professional goal… “As soon as it hit the back of the net, I was jumping over the keeper and as I landed, that’s when it hit me. I let out the biggest yell. I was so happy having the game winning goal. I’m not only happy for myself but for my team and the excitement is through the roof.” 

TB 3 – 1 LEX

  • GOALS:
    Cecilie Nielsen (TB) 52’. 
    Sydney Shepherd (LEX) 67’, Madi Parson assist. 
    Cecilie Nielsen (TB) 85’, Natalia Staude assist.  
    Natasha Flint (TB) 90+2’, Ashley Clark assist.  
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goal: Former Liverpool forward Natasha Flint scored her first goal of the Super League season.
    Multiple Goals: Tampa Bay was the only team to score more than one goal in Week 12.
    Brace for Impact: Cecilie Nielsen’s brace was her second of the season and the first player to record multiple braces this season.
  • QUOTES:
    Tampa Bay Sun head coach Denise Schilte-Brown: 
    On playing at home after two impactful storms… “One of the things that we talked about before the game was to play for something bigger than ourselves. For the future of professional women’s soccer in Tampa Bay, and the importance of success. The women took that charge seriously.” 

DC 0 – 1 CAR

  • GOALS:
    Renée Guion (CAR) 20’ (PEN).   
  • STORYLINES:
    Unbeaten: Carolina’s victory over DC extends their unbeaten streak to 5-0-5.  
    Keep it Clean: Carolina’s Meagan McClelland earned her league-leading fifth clean sheet.  
  • QUOTES:
    Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole: 
    On getting another road win… “You have to come into other people’s stadiums and get it done and win games. I don’t know if we were at our best today, but we certainly were at our competitive best. You have to be gritty and tough. Credit to our team, they showed a lot of resiliency on the road against a team that is in form. I’m really proud of the players.” 

WEEK 13 STORYLINES

17-YEAR-OLD PHENOMS 
Two 17-year-old Academy signings are making a name for themselves having both scored game-winning goals for their teams after coming off the bench.  

  • Allie Flanagan entered into DC’s Week 11 match up against Lexington in the 45th minute where DC was down 0-1. Within seven minutes, she found the back of the net, bagging her first professional goal. Then, in the 90th, Flanagan netted her second goal – recording her first brace – and helping lead DC Power to its first home win in club history. Flanagan was 17 years, 11 months and 25 days old at the time of the goal.  
  • Dallas’ Sealey Strawn became the youngest goal scorer in the Super League after entering last week’s match in the 67th minute and finding the back of the net twenty minutes later in what would be the game-winning goal. Strawn was 17 years, 1 month and 1 day old at the time of the goal.  

FRIST FLORIDA DERBY 
Fort Lauderdale United and Tampa Bay Sun will meet on the field for the first time this season in the first-ever edition of the Florida Derby. Less than 275 miles separate the two towns.   

MICHIGAN STATE CONNECTION 
FTL UTD defender Celia Gaynor and Tampa Bay goalkeeper Lauren Kozal anchored the defense for Michigan State University in 2022. Both players also competed in the W League – with Gaynor competing with Flint City AFC and Kozal competing with Midwest United.  

RUTGERS CONNECTION 
Carolina Ascent goalkeeper Meagan McClelland and Spokane Zephyr captain Taylor Aylmer played together at Rutgers University from 2018-2019. 

FORMER PRO TEAMMATES 
Carolina’s Audrey Harding played with Spokane’s Katie Murray and Taylor Aylmer at the Washington Spirit in 2022.  

Carolina’s Cannon Clough and Spokane’s Sarah Clark were teammates in Australia for Canberra United. 

COUNTDOWN TO 100 
Through 12 weeks of play there have been 88 goals scored, meaning the 100th goal is within reach this week with three matches on the slate.  

Here is a goal breakdown by club: 

  • LEX: 14 goals 
  • DAL: 13 goals 
  • CAR: 13 goals 
  • BKN: 12 goals 
  • TB: 11 goals 
  • FTL: 10 goals 
  • SPK: 9 goals  
  • DC: 6 goals 

EVERY MINUTE 
11 players have played every minute of the USL Super League season so far:

  • Samantha Kroeger (BKN) – 990 minutes  
  • Allison Pantuso (BKN) – 990 minutes 
  • Kelsey Hill (BKN) – 990 minutes 
  • Vicky Bruce (CAR) – 900 minutes 
  • Taylor Porter (CAR) – 900 minutes 
  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 900 minutes 
  • Sarah Clark (SPK) – 810 minutes 
  • Amber Brooks (DAL) – 720 minutes 
  • Julia Dorsey (DAL) – 720 minutes 
  • Hannah Davison (DAL) – 720 minutes 
  • Celia Gaynor (FTL) – 720 minutes 

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 13

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 6 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 4 goals  
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Sydney Shephard (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 3 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) – 3 goals 
  • 15 players – 2 goals
  • 20 players – 1 goal  

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 4 assists 
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • 9 players – 2 assists 
  • 21 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 5 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Ashley Orkus (TB) – 2 clean sheets 
  • Madison White (DAL) – 2 clean sheets 
  • 5 players – 1 clean sheet

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24) 
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24) 

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) 

USL Super League Team of the Month – October

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The USL Super League announced the Team of the Month for October on Wednesday, with Lexington SC striker Madi Parsons selected as Player of the Month. 

Parsons recorded her and the club’s first professional brace in the 2-1 comeback win against Fort Lauderdale United on October 19. 

“Scoring my first brace was truly a surreal moment for me and was a huge success for our team,” Parsons said. “Moments like that remind me why I love the game, and to have helped my team in such a significant way made it even more special.” 

Along with the two goals, the forward also recorded two assists, three of six shots on target, and 15 duels won while playing 359 minutes for Lexington this month. 

GK: Madison White, Dallas Trinity FC – The Texas Tech alum recorded seven saves and earned her first professional clean sheet to help the Trinity to an undefeated month. 

D: Jill Aguilera, Carolina Ascent FC – The outside back played all 360 minutes for Carolina this month, recording one assist, 19 clearances and 16 duels won. 

D: Hannah Davison, Dallas Trinity FC – Davison has been the cornerstone of Dallas’ defense and led the league this month in passing accuracy (87.37%). She scored the opening goal in Dallas’ win over Spokane, won eight duels and made 10 clearances. 

D: Claire Constant, DC Power FC – The Haitian international recorded 21 duels won, 13 clearances and five interceptions to help DC Power to its first two wins of the season. 

D: Celia Gaynor, Fort Lauderdale United FC – The Michigan State Spartan made 18 clearances and won nine duels while playing every minute for FTL UTD this month. 

M: Sydny Nasello, Tampa Bay Sun FC – Nasello was a gamechanger for the Sun this month; she contributed to two of three goals off the bench in the match against DC and scored her first goal of the season against Brooklyn. 

M: Marley Canales, Spokane Zephyr FC – The UCLA Bruin’s incredible shot from distance gave Spokane its lone win of the month. Canales also won 16 duels and five tackles in her 322 minutes played. 

M: Sam Kroeger, Brooklyn FC – Kroeger is one of Brooklyn’s key players on both sides of the ball; she had a goal and assist as well as league highs in tackles won (12) and interceptions (11). 

M: Mackenzie Pluck, Brooklyn FC – The Duke alum was another star for Brooklyn this month. Pluck recorded two assists, seven tackles won and a league-leading 55 duels won while playing every minute of all seven matches. 

F: Ashlynn Serepca, Carolina Ascent FC – The Alabama alum recorded six shots and four shots on target this month and converted two in the win against Brooklyn to earn the first brace in Ascent history. 

F: Madi Parsons, Lexington SC – Parsons recorded both goals in the come-from-behind win against Fort Lauderdale and tacked on two assists in Lexington’s most successful month of the season. 

Coach: Pauline MacDonald, Dallas Trinity FC – In her first full month since joining the team, MacDonald led Dallas Trinity to a win and two draws, as the group remains undefeated at the Cotton Bowl. 

Bench: Jaydah Bedoya (CAR), Madison Perez (LEX), Susanna Friedrichs (DC), Taylor Aylmer (SPK), Meagan McClelland (CAR) 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 12

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Brooklyn regains top spot, Tampa rises after first home win 

Just as quickly as a team can be riding high and on a winning streak is as quickly as it can hit a wall and go into a slump. Brooklyn and Fort Lauderdale have been on both sides of this spectrum during the season and never at the same time. 

Brooklyn started its campaign hot, going undefeated through its first four, earned just one point in the next four, then won its last three straight. On the other hand, Fort Lauderdale started slow, won three in a row, and has dropped its most recent three. 

Both teams have switched up their starting lineups and tried new combinations of players up top, and they have yielded opposing results. For Brooklyn, including Dana Scheriff and Luana Grabias into XI and having Isabel Cox and Sam Rosette come off the bench has been effective and kept the team on the front foot for the full 90. For Fort Lauderdale, the cohesion hasn’t translated well, and the substitutions haven’t impacted the game in the same way. 

The inaugural season for these teams will inevitably bring ebbs and flows, but how each squad responds to these challenges is something to keep an eye on before heading into the Winter Break. 

On The Move

4 TB 1 FTL, LEX, CAR, SPK, DC

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Team

Change

Summary
1 Brooklyn FC
(6-3-2)
Week 12: —		 1
Last Week:
2		 Brooklyn is back at the top of the pack after earning its third straight win last week. Even while playing against one of the best possession-based teams in Spokane, Brooklyn extinguished all of the Zephyr’s offensive efforts while creating multiple of its own scoring opportunities.
2 Carolina Ascent FC
(5-0-5)
Week 12: vs SPK 		1
Last Week:
1		 Ten matches down, and the Ascent are still undefeated and undoubtably one of the best teams in the league. Carolina’s defense held solid against DC’s relentless attack, highlighted by a huge stoppage time save by Meagan McClelland, and Renée Guion slotted home the team’s first penalty kick for the game-winner.
3 Dallas Trinity FC
(3-1-4)
Week 12: @ LEX
Last Week:
3		 Dallas was added to the list of teams to come away with wins after incredible late efforts by a teenage substitute after 17-year-old Sealey Strawn got on the end of a rebound in the 87th minute. The Trinity have looked more cohesive over the last few weeks and earned a well-deserved win at home.
4 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(3-3-3)
Week 12: @ FTL		 4
Last Week:
8		 Tampa Bay responded well to its last two losses with a strong 3-1 win on Saturday, earning its first home win of the season. The Sun needs to keep this form against a struggling Fort Lauderdale this weekend to put more space between them in the standings.
5 DC Power FC
(2-5-4)
Week 12: —		 1
Last Week:
4		 After Allie Flanagan’s brace last week, it looked like DC might have found some confidence and would keep up the shot conversion going forward. However, the team again failed to make anything out of its multiple chances in a match it probably could have won, especially after limiting Carolina to just two shots on target.
6 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-4-3)
Week 12: @ CAR
 1
Last Week:
5		 The usual attack-minded Spokane Zephyr that is averaging 13 shots per game were completely thwarted by Brooklyn’s defense and managed only three shots and none on target. It was not the start the team needed to kick off the stretch of road matches, and now must face Carolina Ascent’s formidable defense next.
7 Lexington SC
(2-6-2)
Week 12: vs DAL		 1
Last Week:
6		 It looked like Lexington ran out of gas in the loss to Tampa Bay last weekend in a fairly equal contest that could have gone either way. Despite all the offensive creativity and success, Lexington’s defense will continue to hold the team back until it improves.
8 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-4-1)
Week 12: vs TB		 1
Last Week:
7		 FTL UTD is floundering after losing its third straight match and being shut out for the first time this season. The lineup changes have not boded well in its last few, and all of the team chemistry we saw at the start of the season is nowhere to be seen.

Brooklyn hosts Spokane in Halloween matchup, FTL UTD takes on Dallas | Week 12 Match Previews

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Brooklyn FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC 

Venue: Rocco B Commisso Soccer Stadium; New York, NY 

Kickoff: Thursday, October 31; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Overcast, 67° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Thursday will be Brooklyn’s final home match of the Fall Schedule. 
  • Brooklyn opened its campaign this season against Spokane Zephyr, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. 
  • Brooklyn is entering Week 12 on a two-match winning streak. Spokane also won its last match, defeating Tampa Bay Sun 1-0. 
  • Samantha Kroeger, Allison Pantuso and Kelsey Hill have played all 900 minutes for Brooklyn. Sarah Clark (720 minutes played) is the only player to have never left the field for Spokane. 
  • Brooklyn’s Hope Breslin will go head-to-head with Spokane Zephyr defender Katie Murray after the two were key members of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini from 2017-2018. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Samantha Kroeger: Kroeger finally got on the scoresheet for Brooklyn after smashing a hit into the back of the net for the first of three goals in the team’s win over Fort Lauderdale. The Rutgers alum has been a playmaker for Brooklyn all season, putting in work on both ends of the field. 

SPK – Marley Canales: It will be a battle in the midfield as Marley Canales has been the core of Spokane’s starting lineup this season. She scored the game-winner on Sunday for her first goal of the campaign. 

 Brooklyn FC Spokane Zephyr FC 
Head Coach Jess Silva Jo Johnson 
Club Record 5-3-2 2-3-3 
Standings 2nd 6th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 2; 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Thunderstorms, 68° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams. 
  • Dallas’ last match ended in a 2-2 draw against Carolina Ascent. Fort Lauderdale is coming off a 3-1 loss to Brooklyn. 
  • Dallas is undefeated at home this season with a record of 1-0-2. 
  • Fort Lauderdale has scored at least one goal in all seven of its matches. It is the only team to have not been shut out this season. 
  • Dallas’ Cyera Hintzen and FTL UTD’s Cameron Brooks both played for the University of Texas in 2018 when Brooks was a freshman and Hintzen was a junior for the Longhorns.    

Players to Watch

DAL – Samantha Meza: The midfielder played a vital role in earning the draw against Carolina last week. Meza recorded four shots, four chances created, four duels won and three tackles. 

FTL – Addie McCain: The striker will be looking for her league-leading seventh goal this weekend after the team struggled offensively in its last contest. McCain leads FTL UTD in both tackles and duels won and ranks second in shots with 11. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Pauline MacDonald Tyrone Mears 
Club Record 2-1-4 3-3-1 
Standings 4th 3rd 

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 2; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 69° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Tampa Bay defeated Lexington 3-2 on the road when the two sides met earlier this season. 
  • Both teams are coming off losses from Week 11. 
  • Tampa Bay is looking for its first home win of the season. 

Players to Watch

TB – Sydny Nasello: Nasello recorded her first goal of the season last week and continues to challenge other teams with her dribbling skills and ability to elude pressure. She leads the team in duels won (42) and chances created (11). 

LEX – Shea Moyer: The captain has controlled the midfield for the team over the last few matches and has played nearly every minute. Moyer holds an 85.7% passing accuracy and recorded three tackles, two interceptions and one clearance in the last match.

 Tampa Bay Sun FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Mike Dickey 
Club Record 2-3-3 2-5-2 
Standings 7th 8th 

DC Power FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C. 

Kickoff: Sunday, November 3; 2 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 66° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Sunday will be a rematch of the league’s inaugural match from Opening Weekend. Carolina Ascent defeated DC Power 1-0 off a goal by Vicky Bruce. 
  • DC Power earned its first home victory last week with a 2-1 comeback win against Lexington. Carolina played Dallas last week to a 2-2 draw. 
  • Carolina’s Jill Aguilera will face her Puerto Rico National Team teammate DC’s Amber DiOrio this weekend. 
  • Carolina’s Giovanna DeMarco played with DC’s Mariah Lee at Wake Forest University in 2018. 
  • Carolina Ascent is the only undefeated team left in the league. 

Players to Watch

DC – Claire Constant: DC’s captain has been holding down the backline for the team over the past month, playing all 360 minutes while holding nearly 80% passing accuracy. She had four clearances and four interceptions in the win over Lexington. 

CAR – Jaydah Bedoya: The 22-year-old has become a crucial part of Carolina’s attack, recording two goals and an assist in its last three matches. She’s not afraid to shoot from range, but also knows how and when to set up her teammates in scoring positions. 

 DC Power FC Carolina Ascent FC 
Head Coach Frédéric Brillant   Philip Poole 
Club Record 2-4-4 4-0-5 
Standings 5th 1st 

Which players are nearing 1,000 minutes of action? | News & Notes Week 12

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WEEK 12 SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 31 
Brooklyn FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 
Saturday, November 2 
Dallas Trinity FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 5 p.m. ET 
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Lexington SC, 7 p.m. ET 
Sunday, November 3 
DC Power FC v Carolina Ascent FC, 2 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 11 NOTES

BKN 2 – 1 TB

  • GOALS:
    Sydny Nasello (TB) 5’
    Dana Scheriff (BKN) 29’
    Jess Garziano (BKN) 45+2’ (PEN)
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goals: Tampa Bay’s Sydny Nasello scored her first goal of the season.  
    First Goal, First Start: Dana Scheriff netted her first goal of the campaign in her first start.  
    Come-from-behind win: After conceding in the fifth minute of play, Brooklyn was able to net two goals to get the W. This was only the third time this season that a team has rallied to come from behind after conceding first.
  • QUOTES:
    Brooklyn FC Head Coach Jess Silva: 
    On the result against TB… “There’s no reason to panic, even if the score went up one nil just like it did in the fourth or fifth minute. There’s no reason. There’s a lot of time ahead of us, and we’ve been the team that possesses the ball, or at least with the most progressive entries in the final third. We’ve been that team almost every game in spite of the results, and we’re just really confident with the process right now, and sticking to it and being patient and hard work pays off at one point. So, we believe in that.” 

DC 2 – 1 LEX

  • GOALS:
    Marykate McGuire (LEX) 39’, Madison Parsons assist. 
    Allie Flanagan (DC) 52’, Jennifer Cudjoe assist. 
    Allie Flanagan (DC) 90’, Katie Duong assist. 
  • STORYLINES:
    Dream Debut: In her USL Super League debut, 17-year-old USL Academy signing Allie Flanagan bagged a brace to secure DC Power FC its first home win in history at Audi Field.
    First Home Win: DC’s victory over Lexington SC was the club’s first-ever home win at Audi Field.   
    First Assists: Jennifer Cudjoe and Katie Duong both recorded their first assists of the season. 
    Come-from-behind win: After conceding in the 39th minute of play, DC was able to net two goals to get the W. This was only the fourth time this season that a team has rallied to come from behind after conceding first.
  • QUOTES:
    DC goal scorer Allie Flanagan:
    On the opportunity to play professionally on an Academy Contract… “I think it’s so important, especially because I want this to be a career. I’m playing soccer in college at Wake Forest, so this is a huge step for me to be able to play with professional women already. My coaches are obviously thrilled for me, so being able to have this preview before going to college and then hopefully playing even after that for a long time is a huge step, and I’m so excited to be part of it. It’s an amazing opportunity, so I’m very grateful.” 

DAL 2 – 2 CAR

  • GOALS:
    Mia Corbin (CAR) 8’, Jaydah Bedoya assist.  
    Amber Brooks (DAL) 24’, Lucy Shepherd assist.  
    Jaydah Bedoya (CAR) 31’, Jill Aguilera assist.  
    Allie Thorton (DAL) 45+3’.  
  • STORYLINES:
    Scoring Power: Allie Thornton’s (DAL) goal propelled her into second place in the Golden Boot race with four goals scored. Close behind is Carolina’s Mia Corbin who netted her third goal on the season in the clash.
    Undefeated at home: The draw against Carolina means the Trinity remain undefeated (1-0-2) at the Cotton Bowl.
    Multiple: Dallas Trinity was the first team to score multiple goals against the Carolina Ascent this season.
    1 Goal + 1 Assist: Carolina’s Jaydah Bedoya became the fifth player to record at least one goal and one assist in a match. The other four players to record this stat line are:
    • Dallas’ Amber Brooks (1 goal, 2 assists; 9/14/2024) 
    • 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) 
  • QUOTES:
    Dallas Trinity FC Head Coach Pauline MacDonald: 
    On how it felt to make her home debut as head coach… “I think tonight there were a lot of things that were really, really special. It’s been a long wait for me to take the team here. The occasion of creating awareness for breast cancer is fantastic. The fans that came out for us tonight were fantastic. I think that the team brought a fantastic performance for those fans and hopefully we’ll have many more evenings like tonight. It feels incredible. It feels like home.” 
    Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole: 
    On giving up the lead twice… “We have to be a little bit more thoughtful on the road, coming into other teams’ stadiums and dealing with the pressure, making smarter decisions at certain times in the game. Conceding just before half was disappointing… Disappointing in the manner the goals were allowed, but let’s not kid ourselves; Dallas is a good team, and to come here and get a point and keep moving forward is important.” 

BKN 3 – 1 FTL

  • GOALS:
    Sam Kroeger (BKN) 28’, Mackenzie Pluck assist.  
    Dana Scheriff (BKN) 31’.  
    Mackenzie George (BKN) 57’, Luana Grabias assist.  
    Felicia Knox (FTL) 71’.  
  • STORYLINES:
    Two in Two: Brooklyn’s Dana Scheriff scored in her second straight match.
    First Goals: Sam Kroeger’s goal was her first of the season for Brooklyn. Felicia Knox’s goal was her first of the season for FTL.
    Most Saves: FTL UTD started a new keeper against Brooklyn with Makenna Gottschalk between the sticks. In her first start, the keeper recorded eight saves – a league high this season.
  • QUOTES:
    Brooklyn FC Head Coach Jess Silva: 
    On the defense… “We moved the ball quicker, we started dominating possession much better in the first half, and I think we suffocated them. They didn’t get much opportunity because our defense was really good. It starts with our defense and our backline. That did such a great job, and we shut them down.” 

SPK 1 – 0 TB

  • GOALS:
    Marley Canales (SPK) 64’.  
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goal: Spokane midfielder and former UCLA Bruin Marley Canales found the back of the net for the first time this season in exciting fashion to clinch the win.
    First Clean Sheet: Hope Hisey started in goal for Spokane for the first time and recorded a clean sheet with five saves.
    Hitting the Road: This match was Spokane’s final home match of the Fall Schedule – their remaining six matches will be on the road.
  • QUOTES:
    Spokane Zephyr’s goal scorer Marley Canales:
    On her first goal… “I just did my role and was at the right place at the right time. I feel like I’ve been coming close to finishing, and … I’ve loved this club since day one, so I’m super happy that I could work to get this team three points that we deserved.” 

WEEK 12 STORYLINES

EVERY MINUTE 
11 players have played every minute of the USL Super League season so far: 

  • Samantha Kroeger (BKN) – 900 minutes  
  • Allison Pantuso (BKN) – 900 minutes 
  • Kelsey Hill (BKN) – 900 minutes 
  • Vicky Bruce (CAR) – 810 minutes 
  • Taylor Porter (CAR) – 810 minutes 
  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 810 minutes 
  • Sarah Clark (SPK) – 720 minutes 
  • Amber Brooks (DAL) – 630 minutes 
  • Julia Dorsey (DAL) – 630 minutes 
  • Hannah Davison (DAL) – 630 minutes 
  • Celia Gaynor (FTL) – 630 minutes 

TO SCORE OR NOT TO SCORE 
FTL UTD has scored at least one goal in all seven of its matches, remaining as the only team to have not been shut out this season. Below is the list of how many times a club has been shutout this season: 

  • DC Power FC: 6 
  • Tampa Bay Sun FC: 4 
  • Brooklyn FC: 3 
  • Dallas Trinity FC: 2 
  • Spokane Zephyr FC: 1 
  • Lexington SC: 1 
  • Carolina Ascent FC: 1 
  • Fort Lauderdale United FC: 0 

PASSING ACCURACY 
Six Super League players currently have a Passing Accuracy over 85% with a minimum of 250 passes: 

  • Laveni Vaka (FTL) – 90.97% 
  • Brooke Hendrix (TB) – 88.85% 
  • Vicky Bruce (CAR) – 88.77% 
  • Samantha Kroeger (BKN) – 87.97% 
  • Kelsey Hill (BKN) – 86.49% 
  • Shea Moyer (LEX) – 85.75% 

TEXAS CONNECTION 
Dallas’ Cyera Hintzen and FTL UTD’s Cameron Brooks both played for the University of Texas in 2018 when Brooks was a freshman and Hintzen was a junior for the Longhorns.   

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CONNECTION 
Brooklyn’s Hope Breslin will go head-to-head with Spokane Zephyr defender Katie Murray after the two were key members of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini from 2017-2018. 

PUERTO RICO TEAMMATES 
Carolina’s Jill Aguilera will face her Puerto Rico National Team teammate DC’s Amber DiOrio this weekend when the club play a rematch of the first-ever USL Super League match.  

WAKE FOREST CONNECTION 
Carolina’s Giovanna DeMarco played with DC’s Mariah Lee at Wake Forest University in 2018.  

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 12

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 6 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 4 goals  
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Sydney Shephard (LEX) – 3 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 3 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) – 3 goals 
  • 15 players – 2 goals 
  • 22 players – 1 goal

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 3 assists 
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • 6 players – 2 assists 
  • 23 players – 1 assist

CLEAN SHEETS:

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

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24) 
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24) 

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) 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 11

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Brooklyn, DC move up after strong home wins 

Week 11 featured four wins and one thrilling back-and-forth draw that shook up the league table along with the Power Rankings. Brooklyn returned to spot No. 2 and DC Power moved into the top four for the first time this season. 

Both Brooklyn and DC came from behind to earn 2-1 wins last week; it was just the third and fourth time this season that the team to concede first came back to win. Out of the 31 matches, the team that scores first has won 18 matches with the other nine ending in a draw. 

The two clubs have also played the most matches thus far at 10, with other teams having as many as three matches in hand. Coming away with the max possible points was huge for Brooklyn and DC as we head into the final weeks of the fall season and the matches played across the league levels out. 

On The Move

4 BKN 4 FTL, LEX

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Summary
1 Carolina Ascent FC
(4-0-5)
Week 11: @ DC
Last Week:
1		 Even with the Ascent giving up two leads on Friday, going to the Cotton Bowl to face a tough team like Dallas and come away with a point is no easy task. The more chances the team creates for Jaydah Bedoya and Mia Corbin, the more successful it will be going forward.
2 Brooklyn FC
(5-3-2)
Week 11: vs. SPK		 4
Last Week:
6		 Talk about a bounce back. Last week saw Brooklyn earn a strong come-from-behind 2-1 win over Tampa Bay before trouncing Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Its front line somehow became even better by adding Dana Scheriff into the lineup, and Mackenzie Pluck and Samantha Kroeger might be one of the best midfield duos in the league.
3 Dallas Trinity FC
(2-1-4)
Week 11: vs. FTL		 1
Last Week:
4		 Both of Dallas’ goals from the 2-2 draw against Carolina were results of following up shots and showing tenacity inside the box. With a little more composure in front of goal, the Trinity could’ve given Carolina its first loss and secured a strong hold on third place in the standings.
4 DC Power FC
(2-4-4)
Week 11: vs. CAR		 3
Last Week:
7		 DC has earned seven of nine points in its last three contests with two of those results coming against teams higher on the table. It felt good to see Katie Duong finally be rewarded for her consistently good service into the box, and even better when it’s assisting 17-year-old Allie Flanagan earn a brace in her debut.
5 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-3-3)
Week 11: @ BKN
 3
Last Week:
8		 Spokane needed a good result at home before going on this upcoming stretch of six road matches. Earning the win over Tampa – without Emina Ekić and with Hope Hisey in goal for the first time this season – was a testament to what this team can do and how they need to perform to close out the fall.
6 Lexington SC
(2-5-2)
Week 11: @ TB		 4
Last Week:
2		 The match against DC did not feature the usual attack-minded Lexington we had been seeing the past few weeks. For the highest-scoring team to be out-shot 11-3 by the lowest-scoring team was a surprise, and it was if Lexington just completely ran out of gas in the second half.
7 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-3-1)
Week 11: @ DAL		 4
Last Week:
3		 If Fort Lauderdale went into Sunday’s match thinking it would be the same as the first time it faced Brooklyn, it was poorly mistaken. The team could not get through Brooklyn’s midfield and wasn’t connecting with its strikers with balls over the top. Even Makenna Gottschalk’s eight saves (a league record) couldn’t mitigate the beating.
8 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(2-3-3)
Week 11: vs. LEX		 3
Last Week:
5		 It appears the three weeks off did not do Tampa Bay any good. The team does extremely well at maintaining possession – it averaged nearly 60% in both of last week’s losses – but it struggles with putting itself in scoring situations.

What we learned from Week 11 in the USL Super League

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Comeback wins and set piece golazos highlighted the matches from Week 11 as all eight clubs were in action. 

Here are three things we took away from the matches: 

1. Lineup changes can be hit or miss 

Week 11 saw a plethora of lineup changes across the league with many players earning their first starts and minutes on the field. Whether it was due to players on international duty or in an attempt to break a losing streak, the lineup tweaks produced mixed results. 

Brooklyn made a huge statement by benching its top goal-scorers of Jess Garziano and Isabel Cox in Wednesday’s match against Tampa Bay Sun. However, Dana Scheriff shined in her first start, scoring the equalizer and drawing the foul in the box that led to the go-ahead penalty kick. She earned the start in Brooklyn’s second match of the week where she scored another goal and recorded three shots on target. 

In Spokane, Hope Hisey got her first start in goal in place of Izzy Nino. The University of Arizona alum made five saves to record the Zephyr’s first clean sheet and win since September 22 against DC Power. The performances of both Scheriff and Hisey could force head coaches Jess Silva and Jo Johnson to reevaluate if they will be regular starters going forward. 

On the other hand, Fort Lauderdale United FC did not see as much success with changes to its defense on Sunday. Newly-signed Sabrina McNeill got the start at right outside back, a position the team has frequently rotated players through this season, and Makenna Gottschalk made her first start in goal. The three goals allowed were the highest for the team this season despite Gottschalk’s eight saves. A lot of defensive miscues have led to FTL UTD’s back-to-back losses, a disappointing feat after winning three straight. 

2. Beware of the set piece 

Set pieces can potentially be dangerous scoring opportunities, and DC Power, Brooklyn and Spokane Zephyr all capitalized on them last week.  

The brace from DC’s Allie Flanagan will go down in history for the club’s first come-from-behind win. After sending in the equalizer from outside the box in the 52nd minute, Flanagan headed in the game-winner off a corner kick from Katie Duong, who leads the league in crosses and chances created. 

Brooklyn has recently adopted the short corner formula, and after the technique resulted in Allison Pantuso’s first goal in Week 10, the team tried it again on Sunday. Mackenzie Pluck set up a lingering Sam Kroeger at the top of the box, and the midfielder took a touch before blasting the ball far post for the first of three goals in Brooklyn’s win. 

The last goal of the weekend came from Spokane’s Marley Canales after drawing a foul for the free kick that led to her opportunity. The ball into the top of the penalty area took a deflection off a Tampa Bay player and landed right at the feet of Canales, who hit a screamer into the top-right corner of the net for the 1-0 win.

3. Pros and cons of a double matchweek

Brooklyn and Tampa Bay were the two of eight clubs who took the field twice in Week 11, and while positive momentum can carry from one match to the next, the same can be said for the losing side.

In Wednesday’s match, Tampa Bay jumped out early and took a 1-0 lead over the home side with a fifth-minute goal by Sydny Nasello. Brooklyn grew into the match, though, and took a 2-1 lead into halftime that ended as the final score. Brooklyn just looked more composed and more aggressive, despite the Sun holding on to nearly 58% of possession.

Heading into Sunday, Brooklyn looked arguably the best it has all season and went on to secure another home win. Tampa Bay made the cross-country trip from New York to Washington within five days just to play equally as listlessly against Spokane Zephyr. Aside from Nasello, the Sun have struggled to create threatening looks and don’t take advantage of their scoring opportunities. A two-loss week dropped the team to seventh in the standings.

Tampa Bay Sun returns to face Brooklyn, Dallas looks to end Carolina’s undefeated run | News & Notes Week 11

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WEEK 11 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 23 
Brooklyn FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 
Friday, October 25 
DC Power FC v Lexington SC, 7:30 p.m. ET 
Dallas Trinity FC v Carolina Ascent FC, 8 p.m. ET 
Sunday, October 27 
Brooklyn FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 2 p.m. ET 
Spokane Zephyr FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET

REWIND: WEEK 10 NOTES

BKN 1 – 1 CAR

  • GOALS:
    Jaydah Bedoya (CAR) 22’, Rylee Baisden assist.
    Allison Pantuso (BKN) 54’, Mackenzie Pluck assist. 
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goals: Both Bedoya’s and Pantuso’s goals were their first of the 2024/25 season.
    National Team Teammates: Brooklyn GK Sydney Martinez and Carolina defender Jill Aguilera both compete for the Puerto Rican National Team.
  • QUOTES:
    Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole:
    On Jaydah Bedoya scoring her first professional goal… “Jaydah is a talented individual in wide areas when she isolates 1v1, but she’s just as dangerous coming in from the back side and getting around the back post. It was a great finish tonight from Jaydah. She was close to scoring her first a week ago, and it’s always going to come. Jaydah is a young player who is always growing and getting opportunities. I’m really proud of her.”
    Carolina goal scorer Jaydah Bedoya:
    On scoring her first professional goal… “It feels awesome. To be able to score my first goal as a professional is something that I always dreamed of. My emotions were so high seeing it happen. I have to give credit to Rylee; it was an amazing ball put through, and I was there to put it in the corner.”        

DC 0 – 0 DAL

  • STORYLINES:
    Deadlock: This was the second match between the two teams that has ended in a tie. The teams previously met during Week 4 where they split points in a 1-1 draw. 
    First Clean Sheet: Dallas Trinity recorded its first clean sheet of the season.  
  • QUOTES:
    Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:
    On the team’s first clean sheet of the season… “I’m absolutely delighted. One of the things we’ve been working on really, really hard this week is our defensive play and our organization behind the ball. I think that a clean sheet tonight on the road is a huge accomplishment for us as a group.” 

CAR 2 – 0 BKN

  • GOALS:
    Ashlynn Serepca (CAR) 19’, Josie Studer assist.   
    Ashlynn Serepca (CAR) 73’, Josie Studer assist.  
  • STORYLINES:
    First Goal: Serepca found the back of the net for the first time this season.  
    First Brace: Serepca’s pair of goals made history as the first brace ever for Carolina Ascent.  
    Youngest: Stella Spitzer, 14 years old, subbed into the match in the 90+5’, making her the youngest player to ever take the pitch in the USL Super League.  
    4th Shutout: Meagan McClelland recorded a league-leading fourth clean sheet in the competition.  
  • QUOTES:
    Carolina goal scorer Ashlynn Serepca:
    On scoring her first two goals of the season… “It was so exciting. I thought I was going to cry on the field and that never happens. It definitely meant a lot. I wouldn’t be able to do it without this team. The first goal was a great ball by Josie and something we’ve worked on and practiced all week. I’m so happy for the team and glad I could be there at the right place at the right time.” 

FTL 1 – 2 LEX

  • GOALS:
    Addie McCain (FTL) 22’  
    Madi Parsons (LEX) 37’, Shea Moyer assist. 
    Madi Parsons (LEX), Kailey Utley assist.  
  • STORYLINES:
    League Leader: Addie McCain continues to lead the league in scoring, with her sixth of the season coming against Lexington.  
    Close Behind: Right behind McCain in the Golden Boot race is Lexington’s Madi Parsons who scored the club’s first brace in the match, giving her four goals on the season.  
    End of the Streak: FTL UTD’s win streak was broken at three with the loss to Lexington.  
    On a Roll: Lexington is starting to find its groove as they have strung together a pair of wins – the only club currently on a winning streak.  
  • QUOTES:
    Lexington Head Coach Michael Dickey: 
    On winning a second match in a row… “Winning is the best, it’s what we’re here for, to win games. We’re real excited about getting the points, winning some games. The deal is it’s a new league and a new team, new coaching staff, we’re learning every week about what our players can do, what they still need to train in order to be able to do better. Same thing on us as coaches, too, what do we need to do to better help them perform at their highest level and how can we maximize their skill sets? We’re all getting better every week.” 
    Lexington goal scorer Madi Parsons: 
    On winning a second match in a row… “The last three games have been truly special for our team. We’ve been grinding day in and day out since July, and to finally see all that hard work paying off is incredibly rewarding. Each game has added to our growing momentum, and with every win, that energy just builds. We’ve proven to ourselves, to our fans, and to the entire league that no matter what the score is, we’ll keep fighting with everything we have until the final whistle blows. That grit is what sets us apart, and it’s been amazing to see our efforts come together in such a powerful way. The belief we have in each other is stronger than ever, and we’re just getting started.”
    On her journey so far… “I’m so grateful for this opportunity to play for Lexington because, a year ago, playing professional soccer wasn’t even a thought in my mind. My teammates and coaches have been so supportive, and I am grateful for their guidance. I’m excited for the upcoming games because we have something special to prove, not just for ourselves but to everyone watching to never count us out. There’s an excitement within the team, and we’re all ready to ride this wave of momentum and show teams what we’re truly capable of.” 

WEEK 11 STORYLINES

8 PLAYERS CALLED UP 
USL Super League Players on International Duty in October: 

  • Argentina (1) – Sophia Braun (Spokane Zephyr FC) 
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (1) – Emina Ekić (Spokane Zephyr FC) 
  • Costa Rica (1) – Gaby Guillén (Dallas Trinity FC) 
  • Haiti (1) – Claire Constant (DC Power FC) 
  • Morocco (1) – Salma Amani (Brooklyn FC) 
  • Panama (1) – Riley Tanner (Spokane Zephyr FC) 
  • Philippines (1) – Katrina Guillou (DC Power FC) 
  • Wales (1) – Charlie Estcourt (DC Power FC) 

More info on international call ups here. 

DEFENDERS SHOW SCORING PROWESS 
Every Super League team has had at least one defender score a goal within its first seven matches of the season. 17 of the 63 goals so far this season (excluding own goals) came from defenders. Read more here. 

USF REUNION 
This week’s matchup between Tampa Bay Sun and Brooklyn will be feature a handful of alumni from the University of South Florida. Brooklyn goalkeeper Sydney Martinez and Tampa’s Viv Bessette and Sydny Nasello all played for the Bulls from 2020-2021, led by current Tampa head coach Denise Schilte-Brown who was at the helm of the university’s program for 17 seasons. 

The two clubs met during Week 5 of the season and resulted in a 1-0 victory for Brooklyn.  

STANFORD CONNECTION 
Lexington SC’s Sarah Cox and DC Power FC’s Mariah Lee were teammates at Stanford University for two years in 2014 and 2015. Cox and Lee helped lead the Cardinals to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals in 2014 and were PAC-12 regular season champions.  

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.  

Additionally, Carolina’s Emily Moxley and Cannon Clough and Dallas’ Julia Dorsey and Samantha Meza also completed their collegiate careers at UNC.  

OPPOSITES ATTRACT 
The Week 11 matchup between Lexington and DC Power will see the team with the highest goals scored (LEX, 12 goals), take on the team with the lowest goals scored (DC, 4 goals). While Lexington has scored the most goals so far this season, they have also allowed the most goals (18).  

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 11

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS: 

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 6 goals 
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 3 goals 
  • Sydney Shephard (LEX) – 3 goals 
  • 13 players – 2 goals 
  • 18 players – 1 goal

ASSISTS: 

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • 6 players – 2 assists 
  • 21 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 2 clean sheets 
  • Ashley Orkus (TB) – 2 clean sheets 
  • 5 players – 1 clean sheet

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24) 
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24) 

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)