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How Spokane Zephyr is preparing for upcoming road stretch | Super League Game Week 

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On the latest episode of USL Super League Game Week, hosts Anna Witte and Marion Crowder discuss Brooklyn FC’s and Tampa Bay Sun FC’s results from the double matchweek before playing their second edition of “Five-a-Side Fantasy Draft,” selecting five Super League players for their fantasy teams. 

Later, Spokane Zephyr FC Head Coach Jo Johnson joins the show to share her experience joining the club in her first professional coaching position, break down the challenges of traveling from the west coast and the Fall Schedule matches home and away split, and talk about the support from her family and the Spokane community in the team’s inaugural season. 

Catch new episodes of Super League Game Week every Wednesday on SiriusXM and USL on YouTube.

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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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) 

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.

Eight USL Super League players called up to senior national teams for October FIFA international break 

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Trio of players from DC Power FC, Spokane Zephyr FC among selections for national team duty 

TAMPA, Fla. – Eight players from four USL Super League clubs will represent their respective countries during the upcoming FIFA international window between Oct. 21-30. Three players from both DC Power FC and Spokane Zephyr FC were called up, and Brooklyn FC and Dallas Trinity FC are each sending one player on international duty. 

Spokane’s Sophia Braun will represent Argentina when it takes on the reigning Olympic champion U.S. Women’s National Team on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Lynn Family Stadium, home of the USL Championship’s Louisville City FC. Braun has 29 caps with the Argentina National Team and scored the country’s first goal in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

“It’s always an honor to represent Argentina and to wear the jersey,” said Braun. “It will be really special for me to play against the U.S. I know hearing both of the national anthems before the game will be emotional for me, as it represents my blended nationalities.” 

Two Super League players are set to face off against each other. Spokane’s Riley Tanner will represent Panama as it plays Dallas’ Gaby Guillén and Costa Rica in two friendlies on Oct. 27 and Oct. 30. Tanner has collected 14 international caps for Panama including appearing in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Guillén has made 87 appearances for the Costa Rican Women’s National Team since 2012 and was a member of the team that made its first senior appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015.   

DC Power FC’s Charlie Estcourt and Spokane Zephyr FC’s Emina Ekić will be aiming to guide Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.  

Both countries have advanced to the knockout stage of qualifying, with Estcourt and Wales set to face Slovakia in a two-leg playoff on October 25 and 29. Ekić and Bosnia and Herzegovina will square off with Serbia on the same dates, with the winning nations advancing to the final stage of qualifying before next summer’s tournament in Switzerland. 

An additional four Super League players are currently representing the U.S. and Tampa Bay Sun’s Ella Martinez joined Colombia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, and another four are set to join the U.S. U-19 Women’s Youth National Team this week for a training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla.   

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)