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Super League Power Rankings – Week 8

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Fort Lauderdale slingshots into the top spot on the heels of a three-match win streak 

And just like that, Brooklyn’s five minutes of fame are up. Fort Lauderdale United came in and snatched the top spot in this week’s rankings after extinguishing the red-hot New York side 1-0 on Sunday. It was FTL UTD’s third win in a row and Brooklyn’s first loss. 

For the first time this season, someone other than Addie McCain and Jasmine Hamid scored for Fort Lauderdale. It was 18-year-old Reese Klein, who subbed in for Laveni Vaka in the 38th minute. 

In fact, it was a big week for players coming off the bench. Tampa Bay Sun’s Sydny Nasello entered last Wednesday’s match in the 26th minute and immediately provided a spark for the visitors. She contributed to both goals scored by Cecilie Fløe Nielsen to give the Sun its second win of the year. On Sunday, it was second-half substitute Kimberly Mendez who scored the stoppage-time equalizer for Lexington SC. 

Everyone knows the big names on the teams by now, the ones who can score hat tricks and will punish their opponents if given time and space. But the teams that have depth and have players willing to step up in big moments are the ones most likely to get the results they need. 

On The Move

2 FTL, DAL 3 BKN

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Summary
1 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-1-1)
Week 9: @ TB		 2
Last Week:
3		 Rain or shine, home or away, Fort Lauderdale has proven to be one of the top teams in the league over the last few weeks. FTL UTD has a lot of depth and talent all over the field, making it one of the toughest squads to beat.
2 Dallas Trinity FC
(2-1-2)
Week 9: —		 2
Last Week:
4		 Dallas needed to bounce back after its Week 7 loss, and it did just that. The Trinity weathered the early and late efforts of Spokane and found two timely goals that secured them their second win of the season.
3 Carolina Ascent FC
(3-0-3)
Week 9: — 		1
Last Week:
2		 Carolina remains the only undefeated team left, and while it hasn’t been as effective offensively lately, the defense has come up big. Goalkeeper Meagan McClelland and the backline of Bruce, Studer, Merrick and Aguilera are the reasons the Ascent has picked up points in its last two matches.
4 Brooklyn FC
(3-1-1)
Week 9: vs. DC		 3
Last Week:
1		 Brooklyn is still testing out lineups and adjusting to the arrival of new head coach Jess Silva. The team limited a well-rested Fort Lauderdale side to just one goal on Sunday but didn’t make the most of its own opportunities to come away with a result.
5 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(2-1-3)
Week 9: vs. FTL
Last Week:
5		 It looked a little shaky in the first half of Tampa Bay’s match against DC last week, but once the team settled in, it was the Sun’s game to lose. Sydny Nasello is the play maker for this team and combining her with the skills of Cecilie Fløe Nielsen gives this team a lot more potential.
6 Spokane Zephyr FC
(1-2-3)
Week 9: vs. LEX
Last Week:
6		 Spokane is always on the brink of getting it done but can never quite connect when it matters most. Ten corners and 18 shots bringing the team only one goal on Sunday is simply not good enough, especially against a team as good as Dallas.
7 Lexington SC
(0-4-2)
Week 9: @ SPK		 1
Last Week:
8		 Lexington has one or two moments in every match when it drops its focus for a second, often resulting in the other team scoring. That own goal on Sunday cost Lexington a chance at earning its first win of the season against the No. 1 team in the league.
8 DC Power FC
(0-4-3)
Week 9: @ BKN		 1
Last Week:
7		 Until DC can figure something out offensively, it will likely remain at the bottom of the rankings. Traveling to face Brooklyn this week will be one of DC’s toughest tasks yet, especially after the brutal loss it just took to Tampa Bay.

What we learned from Week 8 in the USL Super League 

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Fort Lauderdale makes its case as the team to beat, and why the opening 30 minutes is proving key for DC and Spokane 

A full week with all eight teams in action saw a shake-up of the standings after Week 8 of the USL Super League season. Tampa Bay Sun FC and Dallas Trinity FC earned wins on the road, Fort Lauderdale United FC secured three points in its home opener and an incredible stoppage-time equalizer from Lexington SC resulted in a 1-1 draw against Carolina Ascent FC.  

Here are three things we took away from last week’s matches: 

1. FTL UTD is becoming the best team in the league 

The team we saw on opening weekend in Spokane is nowhere near the team we saw take the field against Brooklyn on Sunday night. Every week, Fort Lauderdale has looked more cohesive, more composed and more creative in the attacking third. 

Going into its home opener, whether it could continue that progression after two weeks off was the question the side had to answer, hosting an unbeaten Brooklyn FC that was arguably the hottest team in the league. Yet, Fort Lauderdale outperformed its opponent in nearly every statistical category: 58% of possession, 62% duel success rate, eight shots on target to Brooklyn’s two, and 26 tackles to Brooklyn’s eight. FTL UTD was the better team and was rewarded. 

Fort Lauderdale’s depth has been the biggest element that has set it apart so far. All eyes have understandably been on the big three of Addie McCain, Jasmine Hamid and Sh’Nia Gordon, who combined for five shots, five tackles and four interceptions on Sunday night. However, Felicia Knox, Darya Rajaee, Anele Komani and Cameron Brooks are often the ones setting up the plays that get the front three into scoring positions. Then, the young talent of Nia Christopher, Gianna Gourley, Taylor Smith and Reese Klein– whose first goal of the season served as the winner against Brooklyn – have all provided a spark off the bench. Fort Lauderdale could easily be at the top of the standings come next week. 

2. Carolina’s defense is making up for its struggling offense 

For the second week in a row, Carolina Ascent hasn’t found the back of the net on its own accord (a Lexington own goal put Carolina on the board in Sunday’s match). Yet, the team earned draws in both matches and maintained its undefeated streak primarily through the grit of its defense. 

Yes, they’ll be annoyed at conceding in the 10th minute of second half stoppage time as Lexington piled its entire team into the penalty area, but prior to that goalkeeper Meagan McClelland hadn’t allowed a goal in a month. Her five-save performance against Tampa Bay last week prevented the Ascent from suffering its first loss of the season in front of its home fans. Carolina’s backline, particularly Sydney Studer and Addisyn Merrick who have combined for 14 clearances and 14 tackles in their last two matches, have shut down pretty much any opponent that’s challenged them. 

However, defense can’t win games on its own if the team is not producing on the other end of the field. Carolina’s offense has slowed down tremendously and has only recorded four shots on target in its last two matches. Other teams seem to be locking down on Mia Corbin, meaning someone else needs to step up when the opportunity presents itself. 

3. The first 30 minutes of the match are crucial 

All season long, it’s been obvious DC Power and Spokane Zephyr are struggling to convert the numerous chances they’ve been creating. The two teams have recorded the most shots yet have the worst conversion rates of all eight clubs. The small detail that hurts them the most is the timing of those chances created where they don’t convert. 

Going back to the midweek match against Tampa Bay, the Power had four corners and three shots in the first 35 minutes that should have resulted in at least one goal. That Loza Abera breakaway in the 16th minute was the perfect opportunity for DC to take the lead, but Tampa Bay goalkeeper Lauren Kozal came up with a huge save. So, the teams go into halftime 0-0, and the Sun’s Sydny Nasello and Cecilie Fløe Nielsen produce two great goals and Carlee Giammona converts a penalty in the second half that gives the visitors a 3-0 win.  

In Sunday’s match against Dallas, it was all Spokane Zephyr early on. It earned four corners, three free kicks and recorded three attempts on goal within the first 30 minutes. Then, Dallas picks up a little momentum off its first shot on target, Chioma Ubogagu beats her defender on the end line and sends in a cross to Hannah Davison, who heads it in for the lead.  

It’s not to say that an early goal from either DC or Spokane would have changed the overall result of either match, but when you’re producing so many chances and it feels like a goal is coming, just for the other team to be the one to score first, it makes the mountain of scoring seem that much more impossible. 

USL Super League Team of the Month – September

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The USL Super League announced the Team of the Month for September on Thursday, with Brooklyn FC forward Jess Garziano chosen as Player of the Month. 

The St. John’s alum scored two goals this month, including the club’s inaugural goal from a penalty kick on September 8. Garziano started in all four matches and recorded five shots, three shots on target, won 24 duels and eight tackles, and sent in seven crosses while maintaining a 77.8% passing accuracy. 

All ten field players on the Team of the Month contributed to at least one goal in September. Nine players – including every defender – found the back of the net and one player recorded an assist.  

GK: Megan McClelland, Carolina Ascent FC – McClelland helped Carolina to another undefeated month, earning two clean sheets and allowing only one goal in three matches. She made eight saves in September with a season-high of five against Tampa Bay Sun. 

D: Sydney Studer, Carolina Ascent FC – The 5’11 defender recorded a league-high 22 clearances and won 70% of her duels this month, while also scoring a goal in the team’s 2-0 win over Spokane. 

D: Madison Wolfbauer, DC Power FC – Wolfbauer wasted no time making a name for herself after signing with DC in early September. The center back made 20 clearances and six interceptions, and she scored a brace in DC’s final match of the month. 

D: Natalia Staude, Tampa Bay Sun FC – The fullback was involved in both defense and offense for Tampa Bay this month. Staude recorded six tackles and four interceptions while creating chances in every match and earning one goal and one assist. 

M: Emina Ekić, Spokane Zephyr FC – The Bosnian international had another incredible month for the Zephyr and is one of the biggest playmakers in the league. She earned two assists, created five chances, sent in over 20 crosses and corners, and 4 of her 6 shots were on target. 

M: Chioma Ubogagu, Dallas Trinity FC – Ubogagu earned her second Team of the Month honor after scoring the first brace in league history, along with creating chances in all three matches and averaging 75% passing accuracy. 

M: Amber Brooks, Dallas Trinity FC – Dallas’ captain has a strong, veteran presence in the midfield, recording six interceptions and six tackles while also adding a goal and two assists to her resumé. 

M: Mackenzie George, Brooklyn FC – The Tennessee alum’s speed and ability to escape pressure has provided a huge spark for Brooklyn’s offense to start the season. George leads the team in crosses (13) and chances created (6) in the first four matches of the year. 

F: Addie McCain, Fort Lauderdale United FC – McCain currently leads the league with five goals scored, four of which came in September. The striker also recorded six shots, four shots on target and three chances created. 

F: Jessica Garziano, Brooklyn FC – Brooklyn’s No. 9 wrote her name in the history books by scoring the club’s inaugural goal this month. Garziano has also won 24 duels, eight tackles, and converted two of her five shots to lead Brooklyn to its undefeated start. 

F: Jasmine Hamid, Fort Lauderdale United FC – Another offensive target for Fort Lauderdale is Hamid, who recorded two goals, five shots and three shots on target in three matches. 

Coach: Tyrone Mears, Fort Lauderdale United FC – Mears led FTL UTD to its first two wins in club history, one of only three teams to earn multiple wins in September. 

Bench – Izzy Nino (SPK), Sydny Nasello (TB), Madison Perez (LEX), Mia Corbin (CAR), Allie Thornton (DAL) 

Fort Lauderdale hosts home opener, DC faces Tampa Bay in rematch | Week 8 Match Previews

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DC Power FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C. 

Kickoff: Wednesday, October 2; 6:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 61° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • In the previous meeting between these two teams on August 24, they played to a scoreless draw. DC had 17 shots to Tampa’s eight, and Ashley Orkus made a season-high seven saves.
  • Both teams are coming off draws from Week 7. Tampa played Carolina Ascent to a scoreless draw, and DC drew 2-2 against Spokane Zephyr. 
  • DC goalkeeper Morgan Aquino leads the league in saves made (20). Tampa’s Ashley Orkus is tied for second with 17 saves. 
  • DC’s Madison Wolfbauer is now the team’s leading goal scorer after netting a brace in its last match. 

Players to Watch

DC – Katie Duong: The Stanford alum continues to create opportunities for this DC side, leading the league in crosses (28) and chances created (12). Duong’s service will likely play a large role in DC finding the back of the net and earning its first win. 

TB – Sydny Nasello: Nasello has been a big playmaker for the Sun in its last few matches. She will need to bring her speed and technicality to Audi Field to help get Tampa Bay back in the win column. 

 DC Power FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Frédéric Brillant Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 0-3-3 1-1-3 
Standings 7th 4th 

Lexington SC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 

Venue: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium; Lexington, KY 

Kickoff: Sunday, October 6; 4 p.m. ET 

Weather: Scattered showers, 50° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • In the previous meeting between these two teams on August 25, they played to a 1-1 draw with goals from Sydney Shepherd and Mia Corbin.  
  • Carolina is one of two undefeated teams left, and Lexington is still searching for its first win. 

Players to Watch

LEX – Sydney Shepherd: The defender has been putting in work on both ends of the field for Lexington. Shepherd leads the team in clearances and goals scored while also maintaining an 83% passing accuracy. 

CAR – Addisyn Merrick: Coming in as one of Carolina’s newest additions, Merrick is aggressive and reads the game well from a defensive standpoint. In the last match, she made four tackles and two clearances while winning 5 of 7 duels. 

 Lexington SC Carolina Ascent FC 
Head Coach Mike Dickey Philip Poole 
Club Record 0-4-1 3-0-2 
Standings 8th 1st 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Sunday, October 6; 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 74° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Dallas will travel to Spokane for its second of three consecutive road matches. It’s first match of the road trip resulted in a 2-0 loss to Brooklyn FC for Dallas’ first loss of the season. 
  • Taylor Aylmer scored her first career goal for Spokane off a header in its most recent match against DC Power. 

Players to Watch

SPK – Alyssa Bourgeois: The fullback has become a reliable part of Spokane’s backline lately, moving into the starting lineup in September. Bourgeois created two chances and recorded three tackles, three clearances and an interception in the last match at DC. 

DAL – Sam Meza: Meza is quick and shifty while still holding a strong presence in the midfield. She leads the team in tackles and duels won, and she recorded a goal and assist in the last three matches. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC Dallas Trinity FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Pauline MacDonald 
Club Record 1-1-3 1-1-2 
Standings 5th 6th 

Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Brooklyn FC 

Venue: FTL UTD Stadium; Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Kickoff: Sunday, October 6; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Showers, 79° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Fort Lauderdale United is the last team to host its season opener. Sunday will be the inaugural match at the new FTL UTD Stadium. 
  • Brooklyn is on a three-match winning streak, outscoring its opponents 4-0 in that span. 
  • Brooklyn’s Sasha Pickard and Fort Lauderdale’s Felicia Knox played four years together at the University of Alabama. 

Players to Watch

FTL – Addie McCain: The league’s leading goal scorer is on a tear, scoring five goals in four matches. McCain positions herself well inside the box and times her runs perfectly to become a great option for the team when it’s on the attack. 

BKN – Mackenzie George: Very few wingers in the league are as quick and agile as Mackenzie George. The Tennessee alum will be sure to cause problems for Fort Lauderdale’s backline. 

 Fort Lauderdale United FC Brooklyn FC 
Head Coach Tyrone Mears Jessica Silva 
Club Record 2-1-1 3-0-1 
Standings 3rd 2nd 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 7

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Brooklyn takes top spot for first time this season 

A new team has finally taken the Power Rankings crown from Carolina Ascent FC. Brooklyn was undoubtedly the best team in the league this past week, earning two strong wins in its first appearances at home. 

Brooklyn handed Dallas Trinity its initial loss of the season in a lopsided 2-0 victory on Wednesday before defeating Lexington for its third consecutive win and shutout. Brooklyn combined for 27 shots, nine shots on target, 14 corners and 35 crosses between both matches. 

It’s difficult to single out one reason for its success when the team is so well-rounded. On the defensive side, Samantha Rosette and Leah Scarpelli are great at timing their challenges and winning possession in Brooklyn’s defensive third. At the other end, Jessica Garziano, Isabel Cox and Mackenzie George are relentless in their attack and can create chances in various ways. Samantha Kroger is one of the most composed midfielders in the league, and we already knew what Sydney Martinez was capable of in goal. 

Brooklyn may have entered the season later than the other teams but have quickly jumped to the top of everyone’s radar. Now that it’s reached the peak of the rankings, can it settle in and maintain its hold on the No. 1 spot? 

On The Move

3 BKN 2 DAL

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Team

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Summary
1 Brooklyn FC
(3-0-1)
Week 8: @ FTL		 3
Last Week:
4		 Brooklyn looks better and better each week and is earning the results to prove it. The team has talent from front to back and is coming for Carolina’s spot at the top of the league standings.
2 Carolina Ascent FC
(3-0-2)
Week 8: @ LEX		 1
Last Week:
1		 Carolina faced its biggest test of the season against Tampa Bay on Friday and escaped with a point in a matchup that could’ve gone either way. Normally, the Ascent’s offense is what carries them, but the defense stepped up here to keep their undefeated streak alive.
3 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(2-1-1)
Week 8: vs. BKN
Last Week:
3		 Coming off two big wins, it will be interesting to see if having the last week off slows down Fort Lauderdale’s momentum or if the team will use it to its advantage. FTL UTD hosts its home opener on Sunday against an aggressive Brooklyn side in a top three matchup.
4 Dallas Trinity FC
(1-1-2)
Week 8: @ SPK		 2
Last Week:
2		 Either Dallas had a really off night, or Brooklyn is just that good. Trinity was dealing with some injuries that resulted in a few lineup changes, but ultimately, it was Madison White coming up with big saves that prevented the scoreline from looking worse than 2-0.
5 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(1-1-3)
Week 8: @ DC		 1
Last Week:
6		 The good thing is Tampa Bay plays as consistently on the road as it does at home, as seen in its ability to maintain 64% of possession against Carolina and get a clean sheet. The not-so-good thing is the Sun still struggles to convert shots on goal.
6 Spokane Zephyr FC
(1-1-3)
Week 8: vs. DAL
 1
Last Week:
5		 Spokane looked much better against DC at home compared to this week on the road and only came away with a point by the luck of an own goal. The Zephyr have too much talent up top with Ekić, Ries and Weinert to only be averaging a goal a game.
7 DC Power FC
(0-3-3)
Week 8: vs. TB		 1
Last Week:
8		 DC probably should’ve come away with the win against Spokane, but it also only got on the board from two penalty kicks. The team’s defense can only take the team so far; someone needs to step up and show some offensive prowess.
8 Lexington SC
(0-4-1)
Week 8: vs. CAR		 1
Last Week:
7		 Lexington put up a fight and limited a strong Brooklyn offense to only one goal. However, when Lexington is getting out-shot 13 to 5 and none of its shots are on target, it’s hard to expect anything other than another loss.

Brooklyn hosts home opener, DC faces Spokane in rematch | Week 7 Match Previews

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Brooklyn FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC 

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

Kickoff: Wednesday, September 25; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 67° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This will be the first midweek match of the Super League season. 
  • Wednesday’s match will be Brooklyn’s home opener at Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium. 
  • Wednesday’s match will also be the first time Brooklyn plays under the helm of new head coach Jessica Silva.
  • Both teams are returning to action after recording wins in Week 5. Brooklyn defeated Tampa Bay Sun 1-0, and Dallas won 6-2 against Lexington SC. 
  • Brooklyn’s Isabel Cox played four years together with Dallas’ Julia Dorsey and Sam Meza for the UNC Tar Heels women’s soccer team. 
  • Brooklyn’s Emily Yaple and Dallas’ Hailey Davidson played together from 2020-22 at the University of Pittsburgh. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Jessica Garziano: The St. John’s alum has been a force for Brooklyn’s front line in the team’s first two matches. Garziano has totaled three shots with two on target and has won 5 of 6 tackles and 11 of 18 duels. 

DAL – Amber Brooks: The Trinity’s captain Amber Brooks has excelled on both sides of the ball to start the season. In Dallas’ last match, Brooks recorded a goal and two assists along with three interceptions and one clearance. 

 Brooklyn FC Dallas Trinity FC 
Head Coach Jessica Silva Chris Petrucelli (Acting HC) 
Club Record 1-0-1 1-0-2 
Standings 6th 3rd 

Carolina Ascent FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Friday, September 27; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy with showers, 62° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Carolina Ascent is on a two-match winning streak after earning results against Fort Lauderdale and Spokane. 
  • Tampa is looking to rebound from its last loss to Brooklyn in Week 5. 
  • Former teammates facing off: Ashlynn Serepca and Riley Parker – University of Alabama; Sarah Troccoli and Kaylan Markese – University of Florida; Vicky Bruce and Brooke Hendrix – Glasgow Rangers 

Players to Watch

CAR – Sydney Studer: Carolina’s center back has been a consistent piece of the backline through the first four matches. She is dominant in the air, leading the team in aerial duels won and resulting in her first goal for the club against Spokane. Studer has also recorded the most clearances (25) and blocks (3) for the team. 

TB – Carlee Giammona: Giammona has become one of Tampa Bay’s main targets in its attack over the first few matches. The midfielder is one of team’s leaders in duels and tackles won as well as shots and shots on target. 

 Carolina Ascent FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 3-0-1 1-1-2 
Standings 1st 4th 

Brooklyn FC vs. Lexington SC 

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

Kickoff: Saturday, September 28; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 62° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Saturday’s match will be Brooklyn’s second match of the week after facing Dallas on Wednesday. 
  • Lexington is looking for its first win of the season. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Leah Scarpelli: The Penn State alum has been putting in work on Brooklyn’s backline. Scarpelli recorded six clearances and three tackles in the shutout against Tampa Bay, and she also leads the team in interceptions (7). 

LEX – Madison Perez: The midfielder has been a set piece magician and currently leads the league with three assists from two free kicks and a corner. In Lexington’s last match, Perez created three chances and finished with 82.5% passing accuracy. 

 Brooklyn FC Dallas Trinity FC 
Head Coach Jessica Silva Mike Dickey 
Club Record 1-0-1 0-1-3 
Standings 6th 8th 

DC Power FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C. 

Kickoff: Sunday, September 29; 2 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy with showers, 60° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the second of two consecutive matchups between DC and Spokane. The Zephyr won 1-0 last week at home. 
  • DC Power is looking for its first win of the season. 

Players to Watch

DC – Amber DiOrio: DiOrio stands her ground on DC’s back line and is one of the toughest center backs for attackers to get past. In last week’s match, DiOrio recorded three tackles, two clearances and an interception while maintaining 81% passing accuracy. 

SPK – McKenzie Weinert: The striker looked more and more confident in the last match and frequently challenged DC’s defense from all around the box and with both feet. She forced two huge saves out of goalkeeper Morgan Aquino and likely will again on Sunday. 

 DC Power FC Spokane Zephyr FC 
Head Coach Frédéric Brillant Jo Johnson 
Club Record 0-3-2 1-1-2 
Standings 7th 5th 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 6

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Fort Lauderdale, Spokane on the rise after big wins 

Dallas Trinity FC’s Allie Thornton etched her name into the USL Super League record book with the first hat trick in the league’s history in Week 5 against Lexington SC. 

It didn’t take long for Thornton to have company on that list. 

This past Sunday, Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Addie McCain notched a hat trick of her own to provide the goals in a 3-1 victory against Lexington SC that sees FTL UTD move up to No. 3 in the Power Rankings this week. 

McCain is now the league’s leading scorer with five goals in four appearances. She’s been both getting into good positions in the attacking third but also finishing clinically when opportunities have presented them. McCain ranks third in the league with a 1.94 Expected Goals mark and is first in Expected Goals on Target (2.96xGOT). 

Unsurprisingly, Thornton also ranks high in the Expected Goals list, sitting second at 2.63xG for her three goals this season, behind only DC Power FC’s Jorian Baucom, who leads the Super League with 3.39xG but only one goal in five appearances so far. 

The good news for DC? These things tend to even out over the course of a season. If Baucom keeps doing what she’s been doing, there’s a good chance her fortunes and those of the club will change in short order. 

Here’s how the full rankings look after Week 6: 

On The Move

2 SPK 2 DC

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Team

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Summary
1 Carolina Ascent FC
(3-0-1)
Week 7: vs. TB
Last Week:
1		 Carolina continues to be the team to beat this season. The squad could earn its third win in a row when it hosts Tampa Bay this weekend if it performs as dominantly as it has thus far.
2 Dallas Trinity FC
(1-0-2)
Week 7: @ BKN; @ FTL
Last Week:
2		 Dallas Trinity is composed and clinical on the ball, and the team has loads of talent from front to back. The Trinity could potentially come for the No. 1 spot in the rankings if they can take down an aggressive Brooklyn side on Wednesday.
3 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(2-1-1)
Week 7: vs. DAL		 1
Last Week:
4		 Fort Lauderdale has also strung together two strong wins in a row, and it continues to look better and better each match. Addie McCain, Sh’Nia Gordon and Jasmine Hamid are a lethal trio that have caused a lot of trouble for opposing teams’ defense.
4 Brooklyn FC
(1-0-1)
Week 7: vs. DAL; vs. LEX		 1
Last Week:
3		 Brooklyn has found a style of play that works for it, and the team has capitalized on its opportunities. With two home matches this week, Brooklyn can bolster its position in the standings with the help of its fans’ support.
5 Spokane Zephyr FC
(1-1-2)
Week 7: @ DC
 2
Last Week:
7		 Spokane earned a much-needed win last week after dropping points in all three of its first home matches. The team will continue moving up the ranks if it can use this momentum and earn another win in its first road test of the season.
6 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(1-1-2)
Week 7: @ CAR		 1
Last Week:
5		 The Sun looked less than impressive in their Week 5 loss against Brooklyn and have another tough matchup on Friday against an undefeated Carolina Ascent squad. Tampa Bay must be more disciplined and organized on defense as well as start converting its shots if it wants to make a push up the standings.
7 Lexington SC
(0-3-1)
Week 7: @ BKN		 1
Last Week:
8		 Lexington has just not been matching up well defensively against its more experienced opposition. On the bright side, Lexington is creating and finishing its chances in front of the goal, something that can’t be said for DC.
8 DC Power FC
(0-3-2)
Week 7: vs. SPK		 2
Last Week:
6		 DC is struggling to earn the results it wants, and those frustrations were starting to show in the match against Spokane. Sloppy play and petty fouls combined with its inability to score is a combination for destruction, and the team needs to regroup and take advantage of its next two home matches.

Lexington, Spokane search for first win at home | Week 6 Match Previews

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Lexington SC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC

Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY 

Kickoff: Sunday, September 22; 4 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 88° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Fort Lauderdale is coming off its first win of the season, a 2-0 victory over DC Power FC. 
  • Lexington’s Madison Parsons and Fort Lauderdale’s Jasmine Hamid and Addie McCain are tied for second in the league with two goals scored each. 

Players to Watch

LEX – Madison Parsons: Even while only getting a few touches on the ball in Lexington’s last match against Dallas, Parsons still made an impact. She recorded one goal, two shots on frame and two chances created while also earning a tackle and interception. 

FTL – Felicia Knox: Knox has proven to be one of Fort Lauderdale’s strongest midfielders who contributes to the attack as much as she gets back to defend. Knox had three successful crosses and created three chances in the last match, and recorded five tackles, three interceptions and a clearance. 

 Lexington SC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Mike Dickey Tyrone Mears 
Club Record 0-2-1 1-1-1 
Standings 8th 4th 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Sunday, September 22; 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 72° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Sunday will be the first of two back-to-back matches between Spokane and DC. 
  • Spokane will host its fourth consecutive home match of the season. 
  • Both teams are still searching for their first wins of the season. 

Players to Watch

SPK – Emma Jaskaniec: Jaskaniec entered as a half-time substitute in the Zephyr’s last match and provided a spark of energy for the team. She had four shots and created two chances while also making an effort on the defensive end with two tackles and an interception. 

DC – Katie Duong: The midfielder leads the league in chances created, and it’s only a matter of time before she contributes to a goal for DC. Duong has great movement in the midfield, she sends in great crosses and corners, and she can shoot from anywhere. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Frederick Brillant 
Club Record 0-1-2 0-2-2 
Standings 6th 7th