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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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Team

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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.

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) 

All eight clubs in action in five upcoming matches | Week 11 Match Previews

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Brooklyn FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

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

Kickoff: Wednesday, October 23; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 56° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Brooklyn defeated Tampa Bay 1-0 earlier this season when the two sides met at Riverfront Stadium. 
  • Tampa Bay is undefeated on the road (2-0-1). 
  • Brooklyn goalkeeper Sydney Martinez and Tampa Bay’s Viv Bessette and Sydny Nasello all played for the University of South Florida 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.  
  • Brooklyn’s Salma Amani was called up to join the Morocco women’s national team for two upcoming friendlies. 
  • Tampa Bay’s Ella Martinez is with Colombia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Leah Scarpelli: Scarpelli has been dominating the left flank for Brooklyn this season. The outside back is a force defensively while also playing a role in the team’s attack. She combined for 10 duels won, six clearances and four tackles in both of last week’s matches. 

TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen: In just her second appearance with the Sun, Nielsen recorded a brace to help the team to a 3-0 win over DC. In those two matches, three of her six shots were on target, and she’s won 11 of 21 total duels. 

 Brooklyn FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Jess Silva Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 3-3-2 2-1-3 
Standings 2nd 5th 

DC Power FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C. 

Kickoff: Friday, October 25; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 52° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams. 
  • Lexington is on a two-match winning streak and is unbeaten in the last three. 
  • Lexington has scored the most goals this season (12), and DC has scored the least (4). 
  • DC’s Katrina Guillou and Charlie Estcourt are on international duty with the Philippines and Wales women’s national teams. 
  • 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.

Players to Watch

DC – Susanna Friedrichs: The defender has looked stronger as the season progresses and thwarted the offensive efforts of Dallas in the team’s latest draw. Friedrichs maintained nearly 90% passing accuracy while making four clearances and one tackle in the match. 

LEX – Madison Parsons: Lexington earned its second straight win due to the offensive efforts of Parsons. Her size and speed make her one of the most dangerous strikers in the league and the person DC will most likely need to shut down in hopes for a win. 

 DC Power FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Frédéric Brillant Mike Dickey 
Club Record 1-4-4 2-4-2 
Standings 7th 6th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Friday, October 25; 8:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 66° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams. 
  • Dallas is returning home after a three-match road stretch, going 1-1-1. 
  • Carolina remains the only unbeaten team in the league. 
  • Dallas’ Gaby Guillén was called up to join the Colombia women’s national team for two upcoming friendlies. 
  • 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 Tar Heels. The pair won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship in 2012, which is the last time the university won the title. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Hannah Davison: The center back has come up huge for Dallas’ backline; she recorded five clearances, a tackle and an interception in the team’s last match. Her height and instincts in front of goal have also made her a great target for crosses into the box. 

CAR – Giovanna DeMarco: DeMarco has been one of the most impressive and reliable holding midfielders in the league. In Carolina’s matches last week, she recorded 15 duels won, nine tackles and three clearances. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Carolina Ascent FC 
Head Coach Pauline Macdonald Philip Poole 
Club Record 2-1-3 4-0-4 
Standings 4th 1st 

Brooklyn FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

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

Kickoff: Sunday, October 27; 2 p.m. ET 

Weather: Sunny, 57° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Fort Lauderdale defeated Brooklyn 1-0 earlier this season when the two sides met at FTL UTD Stadium. 
  • Both teams are looking to bounce back from losses in Week 10. 
  • Fort Lauderdale’s Reese Klein was called up to the U.S. U-19 national team for a training camp running from Oct. 24-30. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Allison Pantuso: Along with scoring her first goal of the season last week, Pantuso has been a cornerstone in Brooklyn’s backline. She leads the team in tackles won (19) and second in duels won (45) while playing every minute this season. 

FTL – Celia Gaynor: On the other side of the field is Celia Gaynor, another strong defender that hasn’t come off the field for her team. She recorded four clearances and an interception while also creating one chance in Fort Lauderdale’s last match. 

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

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Sunday, October 27; 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Overcast, 55° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the first meeting between the two teams. 
  • This is Spokane’s last home match of the fall season. 
  • Emina Ekić, Sophia Braun and Riley Tanner were all called up from Spokane for the upcoming FIFA international window. 
  • Spokane is looking for its first win in over a month. It has gone 0-2-1 in its last three matches.  

Players to Watch

SPK – McKenzie Weinert: The striker is itching for her first goal of the season, and we all can feel it coming. She leads the league in shots (20) with half on target and is tied for most interceptions on the team (10). 

TB – Kristen Edmonds: The veteran defender has been tough for strikers to get past this season, with 28 duels won and seven tackles. Edmonds is another player we can expect to play for all 90 minutes. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 1-3-3 2-1-3 
Standings 8th 5th 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 10

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Lexington jumps to No. 2 after back-to-back wins 

After three weeks away, Carolina Ascent FC has returned to its spot at the top of the rankings, and Lexington SC has jumped to second place, its highest appearance of the season.  

The two clubs were the only ones to come away with wins in Week 10, and just when the league was bragging about the stellar scoring of defenders, the strikers showed up. Carolina and Lexington both earned their victories behind braces from Ashlynn Serepca and Madison Parsons. 

Serepca is one of the many attacking talents on Carolina’s roster. Appearing in all eight matches for the team, she has tallied six of eight shots on target, 41 duels won, 11 interceptions and five chances created. She was finally rewarded with her first goals of the season and helped the Ascent win its first match in over a month. 

For Lexington, Parsons is now the team’s leading scorer (4) after her heroics secured the comeback 2-1 win on Saturday. The striker has started every match for Lexington, recording 10 shots, six shots on target, 37 duels won and 10 chances created. 

Serepca and Parsons were the first to record braces for their clubs and were the fourth and fifth to record a brace in the league this season. Both players will be ones to watch out for heading into Week 11. 

On The Move

5 LEX 2 FTL, DAL, BKN, SPK

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Summary
1 Carolina Ascent FC
(4-0-4)
Week 10: @ DAL 		2
Last Week:
3		 Carolina is still the only club without a loss, and it earned four points from two solid performances against Brooklyn last week. The team’s offense is picking back up after a minor slump – with Jaydah Bedoya and Ashlynn Serepca both scoring their first goals of the season – and the defense continues to shine in every match.
2 Lexington SC
(2-4-2)
Week 10: @ DC		 5
Last Week:
7		 It may be unexpected, but it’s well deserved. The Girls in Green battled to a 3-2 win over Spokane and a comeback 2-1 victory over Fort Lauderdale, both on the road. They are finally playing as a group and staying locked in for the full 90 minutes and getting rewarded for it.
3 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(3-2-1)
Week 10: @ BKN		 2
Last Week:
1		 If it wasn’t for an incredible goal line clearance in second-half stoppage time, Fort Lauderdale would have come away with a point on Saturday. The team is still one of the toughest in the league and has an opportunity to get back on track with a rematch against Brooklyn this weekend.
4 Dallas Trinity FC
(2-1-3)
Week 10: vs. CAR		 2
Last Week:
2		 Dallas has been pretty unpredictable lately. It went 1-1-1 in its three-match road trip, most recently playing DC Power in an underwhelming scoreless draw. Going back home and hosting Carolina this week will be a big test to see if the team can rise to the occasion.
5 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(2-1-3)
Week 10: @ BKN; vs. SPK
Last Week:
5		 It’s been a long three weeks since Tampa Bay last took the field, diluting any momentum the team could have earned after its last 3-0 victory against DC. However, the Sun has had this time to build a stronger connection with the new internationals and could be a tough team for a struggling Brooklyn side to defeat on Wednesday.
6 Brooklyn FC
(3-3-2)
Week 10: vs. TB; vs. FTL		 2
Last Week:
4		 September Brooklyn and October Brooklyn have looked like two completely different teams. It has scored just one goal and conceded five this month; those numbers were swapped in September. The worst part is the team has to play two matches again this week.
7 DC Power FC
(1-4-4)
Week 10: vs. LEX		 1
Last Week:
8		 DC earned four points from its last two matches, but the win came from a last-minute own goal and the draw was 0-0. The team is still struggling to convert in front of goal, a lot of the defensive effort has fallen on Morgan Aquino, and now it has to host a red-hot Lexington side, the highest-scoring team in the league.
8 Spokane Zephyr FC
(1-3-3)
Week 10: vs. TB
 2
Last Week:
6		 The Zephyr had multiple chances to earn the win against both Dallas and Lexington, but they just haven’t been able to make the most of those moments all season long. With its star player in Emina Ekić away on international duty, it doesn’t look great for Spokane against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Defenders show scoring prowess in opening months of USL Super League season 

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If you tune into a USL Super League match this season, chances are you’ll see a defender sending the ball into the back of the net.  

Every team has had at least one defender score within its first seven matches of the season. Whether it’s from outside the box or on a set piece or from the penalty spot, those on the backline have become the players to watch. 

The numbers still favor the forwards and midfielders: only 17 of the 58 goals (excluding own goals) came from defenders and just 13 of the 37 goal scorers are listed as defenders. But in the moments that have mattered most, a lot of the time it’s been the defenders who have stepped up to the plate. 

Take Carolina Ascent. Three of its eight goals have been scored by players on the backline. Vicky Bruce scored the league’s inaugural goal, which was the game-winner in the 1-0 victory. Renée Guion scored that incredible Olimpico that kick-started a 2-1 victory against Fort Lauderdale. Sydney Studer’s header against Spokane took all the wind out of the Zephyr’s sails in that 2-0 road win. 

Then you have players like Lexington center back Sydney Shepherd, who is tied for second in the league with three goals this campaign. Her most recent? A stoppage-time winner against Spokane last Sunday night, which earned the club its first win of the season.  

Lexington’s Sydney Shepherd in the match against Spokane Zephyr on Sunday, Oct. 13 at ONE Spokane Stadium in Spokane, WA.

Madison Wolfbauer stepped up for DC Power to convert two penalty kicks in one match just weeks after joining the team in September.  

Brooklyn’s Allison Pantuso scored an incredible header earlier this week to prevent the team from suffering its third loss in a row. 

The execution of these goals has also been on point. Defenders have scored 10 of the 14 headers and four of the eight goals from outside the box this season. The Tampa Bay Sun’s Brooke Hendrix and Dallas Trinity’s Hannah Davison both headed home goals to split points in their first matchup. Spokane’s Haley Thomas redirected the perfect header on frame to lift the team to its first win of the season. Fort Lauderdale’s Reese Klein blasted a shot off a cleared corner kick to take home the win in the team’s home opener. 

Of all the goal scorers, defenders and non-defenders are shooting at about the same accuracy: 56.96% and 54.85%, respectively, However, defenders are converting at a 44.11% rate compared to other goal scorers at 24.95%. Obviously, forwards and midfielders take more shots, but when the defenders have taken their chances, they have proved to be just as, if not more effective than everyone else. 

While it’s unlikely any defenders will be making waves in the Golden Boot race, how many more center backs can we expect to get a goal to their names this season? 

Four USL Super League players called up to U.S. Youth National Team U-19 Training Camp 

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Fort Lauderdale United’s Reese Klein in the match against Brooklyn FC on Sunday, Oct. 6 at FTL UTD Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

U.S. Under-19 Women’s Youth National Team head coach Carrie Kveton has named four Super League players to her 24-player roster for a training camp running from Oct. 24-30. Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Reese Klein, Lexington SC’s Emma Johnson, Carolina Ascent’s Charlotte Burge and Dallas Trinity FC’s Sealey Strawn will join the team in West Palm Beach, FL. 

Klein has made three appearances for Fort Lauderdale this season, totaling 77 minutes of action. She most recently scored the game-winner in the team’s home opener, lifting it to a 1-0 victory against Brooklyn FC. The defender was an alternate on the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Team and competed with the U.S. U-19 Team in the Pan American Games in 2023. She is committed to play next fall at Clemson University. 

Johnson has started one of her two matches played for Lexington this season, recording three interceptions, four duels won and a 77.8% passing accuracy. The defender was also called up to a U.S. U-15 training camp in 2022. Johnson was a part of Indy Eleven’s championship run in 2023 in the USL W League. She is set to join Penn State University’s women’s soccer team in 2026. 

Burge joined Carolina Ascent this summer, becoming the youngest women’s professional goalkeeper in the United States at 18 years old. Burge relocated to Germany to play with 1.FFC Kaisterslautern in 2023 and was invited to preseason training with NWSL club Bay FC earlier this year. A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Burge trained with USL League Two side, Virginia Beach United, for many summers and has also attended a plethora of U.S. Youth National Team ID Camps.   

Strawn has made two appearances for Dallas this season, totaling 90 minutes on the field. Strawn boasts an impressive list of achievements, including being a 2021 and 2023 ECNL Champion, 2020 National League Champion, 2019 Super Copa Champion, and 2018 State Cup Champion. Additionally, she was invited to join the U.S. U-15 Women’s Youth National Team roster. She will join the UNC Tar Heels in 2026.

This U-19 Training Camp is in preparation for the next FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Poland in 2026. All players on the roster will be age-eligible for the tournament.