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Super League Power Rankings – Week 20

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Carolina Ascent FC moves up to the third spot in this Week’s Power Rankings, its highest position since Week 13, after securing the 2-1 win over Lexington SC last weekend. The home side took an early lead before Mia Corbin scored what ended up being the game-winner in the 35th minute. 

Although Lexington was on the losing end of the match, the team got on the board in the 82nd minute with a long-range goal from Hannah Richardson. It looked as if the team would secure a late comeback with the momentum on its side after cutting into the deficit, but Carolina’s Meagan McClelland held strong in goal to preserve the win. 

Tampa Bay Sun, however, knows a thing or two about coming from behind to earn a result. For the second week in a row, the Sun scored the equalizer to earn a draw. Parker Goins scored her first goal of the season early in the second half to even the score after Dallas Trinity’s Lexi Missimo recorded her first goal just four minutes into the match. 

Through the first three matches of the spring, we’ve seen nine goals split between all six participating teams. With Week 21 featuring all eight clubs in action, it’s likely we’re in for a goal-filled weekend. 

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Summary
1 Brooklyn FC
(9-3-2)
Week 21: @ TB
Last Week:
1		 Brooklyn is set to make its spring debut this weekend on the road against Tampa Bay Sun. Brooklyn has a 2-0-0 record against the Sun this season and will look to extend its winning streak to seven matches.
2 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(6-5-3)
Week 21: vs. LEX
Last Week:
2		 FTL UTD will be back at home this Saturday to host Lexington SC. The team is cruising offensively and has scored two goals in each of its last four matches. Locking down defensively will progress the team higher up the standings.
3 Carolina Ascent FC
(6-3-6)
Week 21: vs. DC 		3
Last Week:
6		 Carolina earned its first win since November 3 after taking down Lexington last week. The Ascent could have had a blowout win if not for two big shots hitting off the post, but it’s a positive sign for the team moving forward.
4 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(5-4-6)
Week 21: vs. BKN
Last Week:
4		 Tampa Bay Sun has battled back in its last two matches to earn results against teams above it on the table. If the Sun was able to put away shots early and prevent itself from going into early deficits, the group could be coming away with wins instead of draws.
5 Dallas Trinity FC
(6-3-6)
Week 21: vs. SPK		 2
Last Week:
3		 The combination between new signing Lexi Missimo and leading-scorer Allie Thornton proved to be a promising one for Dallas Trinity as they recorded the opening goal on Saturday. However, the team has struggled to hold on to leads, and its defensive formation was exploited by Tampa Bay’s wingers, resulting in dropped points.
6 Lexington SC
(3-9-3)
Week 21: @ FTL		 1
Last Week:
5		 Scoring has never been a problem for Lexington, as it recorded its 13th out of 15 matches with at least one goal. But the sloppy passes and inability to clear lines overshadows the offensive efforts every time. The defensive cohesion is still not quite there for the Girls in Green.
7 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-6-6)
Week 21: @ DAL

Last Week:
7		 Zephyr will return to action this weekend at the Cotton Bowl against Dallas, with a chance to move up two spots in the standings if it earns all three points. With Emina Ekić and Sophia Braun on international duty, others will have to step up, including new signing Ally Cook.
8 DC Power FC
(3-7-4)
Week 21: @ CAR
Last Week:
8		 DC Power looks to bounce back from its Fall Finale loss when it takes on Carolina Ascent this weekend. Two notable additions over break are Emily Colton and Gianna Gourley who could add a spark to Power FC as it makes a push during the second half of the season.

Dallas, Carolina, Lexington return to action in spring debuts | Week 20 Match Previews

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Dallas Trinity FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Saturday, February 15; 6:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Windy conditions, 55° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is Dallas’ first match of the Spring Schedule. Tampa Bay is coming off a 2-2 draw last week against Fort Lauderdale. 
  • Dallas is 1-0-1 against Tampa Bay this season. Trinity won 2-0 the last time the teams met in December. 
  • Dallas’ Allie Thornton and Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona are both tied for second in the Golden Boot race with six goals each. 
  • Dallas’ Gabby Guillén and Tampa Bay’s Andrea Hauksdottir and Cecilie Fløe Nielsen were all recently called up to their home countries for international duty. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Lexi Missimo: The Texas alum is set to make her debut with Dallas after signing with the team in January. The midfielder logged 12 goals and 13 assists in her final season with the Longhorns and will be a huge asset for Trinity in the second half of the season. 

TB – Jordan Zade: The outside back made a splash with her flip throw-in during her pro debut last weekend with the Sun. Zade played all 90 minutes for the Sun and tallied a pair of tackles and interceptions to get the team back in the match to earn the draw. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Pauline MacDonald Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 6-3-5 5-4-5 
Standings 2nd 5th 

Carolina Ascent FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Saturday, February 15; 7 p.m. ET 

Weather: Showers, 45° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This is the first match of the Spring Schedule for both teams. 
  • Both of the fall fixtures between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw. 
  • Carolina’s Meagan McClelland leads the league in saves and clean sheets and has played all 1,260 minutes. 
  • Lexington’s Madi Parsons leads the league in goal contributions with five goals and five assists. 
  • Carolina’s Eli Hutchinson and Lexington’s NaYeong Shin were recently called up to their home countries for international duty. 

Players to Watch

CAR – Riley Parker: One of the biggest moves during the break was Riley Parker moving from Tampa Bay to Carolina. The striker, who broke multiple offensive records at the University of Alabama, will provide a spark to this Ascent side as it looks to get back to winning ways. 

LEX – Hannah Richardson: Richardson emerged as another star for Lexington in December after recording a brace in the team’s final home match of the fall. The forward is one of eight goal scorers for the Girls in Green, which are bursting with offensive firepower. 

 Carolina Ascent FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Mike Dickey 
Club Record 5-3-6 3-8-3 
Standings 4th 7th 

New signings set to debut in Carolina, Dallas spring openers | News & Notes Week 20

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WEEK 20 SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 15 
Dallas Trinity FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 6:30 p.m. ET 
Carolina Ascent FC v Lexington SC, 7 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 19 NOTES

TB 2 – 2 FTL

GOALS:
Jasmine Hamid (FTL) 54’, Laurel Ansbrow assist.
Sh’nia Gordon (FTL) 59’, Addie McCain assist.
Carlee Giammona (TB) 71’ (PK).
Cecile Neilson (TB) 90+5’ (PK). 
STORYLINES:
Firsts: Sh’Nia Gordon scored her first goal, and Laurel Ansbrow and Addie McCain both recorded their first assists of the season. 
Golden Boot Race: Carlee Giammona is now tied for second with Dallas’ Allie Thornton in the Golden Boot race after scoring her sixth goal of the season. 
Scoring from the Spot: Saturday marked only the third time this season that two penalty kicks were taken in a single match and the second time one team took two penalties in a single match. 

  • DCvSPK (9/29/24): DC, 2 penalties 
  • CARvDC (11/3/24): CAR, 1 penalty; DC, 1 penalty 
  • TBvFTL (2/8/25): TB, 2 penalties 

Giammona joined Brooklyn’s Jess Garziano, DC’s Madison Wolfbauer and Spokane’s Emina Ekić as the only players to score two penalties this season.   
QUOTES:
Tampa Bay Sun Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown: 
On the team’s effort… “They showed a lot of courage and fight to get back those goals. It got ugly, but sometimes that’s what you need to do at the end of the game to get back in it.”
Tampa Bay Sun defender Jordan Zade:
On her first home match with the Sun… “It was electric. Being able to play with such talented players is such a gift, and I’m very grateful.”

WEEK 20 STORYLINES

WINTER WEDDING BELLS 
Five players will compete under married names: 

  • Carolina Ascent FC: Eli Hutchinson (Beard) 
  • Dallas Trinity FC: Rachel Pace (McCarthy) 
  • Dallas Trinity FC: Jenna Walker (Winebrenner)  
  • DC Power FC: Susanna Fitch (Friedrichs)  
  • Fort Lauderdale United FC: Kiara Locklear (Pralle)

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS 
Multiple Super League players have been called up to their home countries’ national team for the first FIFA international window of the 2025 calendar year running from February 17-26. The players announced as of February 12 are: 

  • Sydney Martinez, Brooklyn FC, Puerto Rico 
  • Eli Hutchinson, Carolina Ascent FC, Israel 
  • Charlie Estcourt, DC Power FC, Wales 
  • Claire Constant, DC Power FC, Haiti
  • Jennifer Cudjoe, DC Power FC, Ghana
  • Katrina Guillou, DC Power FC, Philippines 
  • Loza Abera, DC Power FC, Ethiopia
  • NaYeong Shin, Lexington SC, South Korea 
  • Emina Ekić, Spokane Zephyr FC, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Andrea Hauksdottir, Tampa Bay Sun FC, Iceland 
  • Cecilie Fløe Nielsen, Tampa Bay Sun FC, Denmark U23 

EVERY MINUTE 
So far seven players have played every minute (1,260 minutes) of every match: 

  • Samantha Kroeger, Brooklyn FC 
  • Kelsey Hill, Brooklyn FC 
  • Allison Pantuso, Brooklyn FC 
  • Taylor Porter, Carolina Ascent FC 
  • Meagan McClelland, Carolina Ascent FC 
  • Amber Brooks, Dallas Trinity FC 
  • Sarah Clark, Spokane Zephyr FC 

SHOOTING ACCURACY  
The matchup between Dallas and Tampa Bay will feature the only two Super League clubs with a shooting accuracy above 50%. Tampa Bay flaunts the highest shooting accuracy at 54.15% and Dallas close behind at 52.9%.  

WINTER BREAK MOVEMENT 
While the action on field paused, the action off the field kept us going the entirety of the Winter Break. Read about the biggest moves and their possible impacts here.  

Additionally, here is a list of every player movement announced to this point: 

Brooklyn FC Isabel Cox Retired 
Brooklyn FC Taylor Smith Released 
Brooklyn FC Grace Philpotts Signed 
Brooklyn FC Alexa Goldberg Signed 
Carolina Ascent FC Riley Parker Signed 
Carolina Ascent FC Jenna Butler Signed 
Dallas Trinity FC Lexi Missimo Signed 
Dallas Trinity FC Sam Meza Released 
Dallas Trinity FC Waniya Hudson Released 
Dallas Trinity FCTamara BoltSigned
Dallas Trinity FCDeborah Abuodun Signed
DC Power FC Emily Colton Signed 
FTL UTD Laurel Ansbrow Signed 
FTL UTD Julia Grosso Signed 
FTL UTD Jorian Baucom Signed 
FTL UTD Heather Hinz Released 
Lexington SC Yunaira Lopez Signed 
Lexington SC Nicole Vernis Signed 
Lexington SC Hannah White Signed 
Lexington SC Sintia Cabezas Signed 
Lexington SC Kate Doyle Signed 
Lexington SC  Kimberley Mendez Released 
Lexington SC Madelen Holme Released 
Spokane Zephyr FC Ally Cook Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jordan Zade Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Parker Goins Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jackie Simpson Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Victoria Haugen Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Kristen Edmonds Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Lauren Kozal Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Natalia Staude Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jazmin Abundis Released 

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 20

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 8 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 6 goals 
  • Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals 
  • Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 5 goals 
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals 
  • Sydney Shepherd (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Natasha Flint (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 4 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • Mia Corbin (CAR) – 3 goals 
  • Emina Ekic (SPK) – 3 goals 
  • Dana Scheriff (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Mackenzie George (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • Isabel Cox (BKN) – 3 goals 
  • 15 players – 2 goals 
  • 28 players – 1 goal 

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
  • Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
  • 14 players – 2 assists 
  • 23 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
  • Madison White (DAL) – 5 clean sheets  
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 3 clean sheets
  • 2 players – 2 clean sheets
  • 3 players – 1 clean sheets

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
  • BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24)

BRACES:

  • DAL – Chimoa Ubogagu (9.13.24) 
  • DC – Madison Wolfbauer (9.29.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.2.24) 
  • CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
  • LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
  • DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.2.24) 
  • LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
  • TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
  • FTL – Kiara Pralle (12.14.24) 

Super League Power Rankings – Week 19

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Florida Derby opens Spring Schedule with 2-2 draw 

Tampa Bay Sun FC and Fort Lauderdale United FC split points for the second time this season after a goal-filled second half resulted in a 2-2 draw. Jasmine Hamid and Sh’Nia Gordon put the visitors up 2-0 before Tampa Bay converted twice from the spot to get back in the match. 

Saturday marked only the third time this season that two penalty kicks were taken in a single match, and it was the second time one team took two penalties in a single match. Carlee Giammona joined Jess Garziano, Madison Wolfbauer and Emina Ekić as the only players to score two penalties this season. 

Neither team is likely too pleased with the result; FTL lost a multiple-goal lead with 20 minutes left in the match, and Tampa Bay missed multiple chances in front of goal in the first half. It was only the second time this season Fort Lauderdale dropped points from a winning position, and the Sun hasn’t recorded a clean sheet in its last eight matches. Both sides will have weakness to work on before their next meeting in March to determine which Florida team will have bragging rights. 

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1 Brooklyn FC
(9-3-2)
Week 21: @ TB
Last Week:
1		 Brooklyn looks to continue its momentum from the fall as it heads into the second half of the season. Sitting six points ahead on top of the table, Brooklyn is on a six-match winning streak and has recorded four consecutive clean sheets, displaying dominance that it hopes to bring into three straight road matches to start the spring.
2 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(6-5-3)
Week 21: vs. LEX
Last Week:
2		 It took FTL some time to find its footing in the match last Saturday, but the team looked strong once it maintained some possession and got its wingers more involved. Gordon earned her first goal of the season, and it would have been the game-winner if not for two unfortunate fouls in the box.
3 Dallas Trinity FC
(6-3-5)
Week 20: vs. TB
Last Week:
3		 Dallas looks to bounce back from its last loss to Brooklyn and try to close the gap between the two clubs this weekend. The team will rely on its leading scorer Allie Thornton and its newest midfielder Lexi Missimo to bring some offensive firepower to the group on Saturday.
4 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(5-4-5)
Week 20: @ DAL
Last Week:
4		 On the other side of the Florida Derby was Tampa Bay Sun, which came back from a two-goal deficit to prevent an opening home loss to start the spring. Despite finding a way to earn a point, the team continues to struggle on both ends of the field and makes things harder for itself by having to climb out of holes to earn results.
5 Lexington SC
(3-8-3)
Week 20: @ CAR
Last Week:
5		 Lexington closed out the fall with a dominant 3-0 win over DC Power to end a streak of unfavorable results. The Girls in Green kick off the spring against Carolina Ascent, which it has drawn twice against. With plenty of offseason signings now in the mix, Lexington could look extremely different on Saturday.
6 Carolina Ascent FC
(5-3-6)
Week 20: vs. LEX
Last Week:
6		 Carolina is desperately holding on to a spot in the top half of the standings, currently in fourth place by one point. Its home match against Lexington will show how the team used the winter break and if its newest signings of Jenna Butler and Riley Parker will bring offensive and defensive boosts to the group.
7 Spokane Zephyr FC
(2-6-6)
Week 21: @ DAL

Last Week:
7		 Spokane dropped to the bottom of the standings after falling 3-2 to Tampa Bay Sun in the Fall Finale. The spring will see a more balanced home-away schedule for Zephyr, allowing the team to have more consistency and hopefully see more matches going in the win column.
8 DC Power FC
(3-7-4)
Week 21: @ CAR
Last Week:
8		 Power FC is in a transitional period after hiring a new sporting director and with interim coach Phil Nana at the helm. The last time the team hosted Spokane, it nearly came away with all three points before an own goal resulted in a draw. This Saturday is an opportunity for DC to kick off the spring on a high note.

Tampa Bay hosts Fort Lauderdale in opening spring match | Week 19 Match Preview

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Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC

Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL

Kickoff: Saturday, February 8; 7 p.m. ET

Weather: Clear skies, 59°

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • This match is rescheduled from October 12.
  • The last time these two sides met in November at Fort Lauderdale, the match ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Carlee Giammona and Anna Henderson.
  • Both teams have scored 17 goals and conceded 14 goal this season.
  • Both teams are coming off wins from the Fall Finale. Tampa Bay defeated Spokane Zephyr 3-2, and FTL UTD defeated Carolina Ascent 2-0.
  • Fort Lauderdale is on a three-match winning streak.

Players to Watch

TB – Natasha Flint: The English international is coming off of a brace, including the game winner, in Tampa’s last match. Flint was included in the November and December Team of the Month and is looking to make it three in a row as the Sun heads into its first of three February matches.

FTL – Kiara Pralle: Pralle scored a brace in Fort Lauderdale’s last game, only her second match played since signing for the team back in mid-December. She has fit in well with the starting lineup and will look to continue this momentum heading into this second part of the season.

 Tampa Bay Sun FCFort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-BrownTyrone Mears
Club Record 5-4-46-5-2
Standings 5th 4th

Florida Derby kicks off Spring Schedule | News & Notes Week 19

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WEEK 19 SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 8 
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 7 p.m. ET

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REWIND: WEEK 18 NOTES

LEX 3 – 0 DC

GOALS:
Hannah Richardson (LEX) 45+1’, Shea Moyer assist.    
Grace Wisnewski (LEX) 55’, Madison Parsons assist. 
Hannah Richardson (LEX) 58’, Shea Moyer assist.
STORYLINES:
First Brace: Hannah Richardson recorded her first professional brace, and it was the team’s second brace of the season. 
Double Assists: Shea Moyer recorded her second and third assists of the season. She is just the fourth player to record two assists in a single match. 
First Goal: Grace Wisnewski recorded her first goal of the season. 
5 and 5: Madi Parsons recorded her fifth assist of the season. She leads the league in goal contributions with five goals and five assists. 
Firsts: The win marked Lexington’s first home victory and first shutout of the season.  
QUOTES:
Lexington goal scorer Hannah Richardson: 
On scoring her first two professional goals… “It’s surreal. I’ve just been through a lot in my past two years with my professional career. First of all, a season ending injury before I started my career, and then just being able to come back to the states from playing overseas, and then just finishing off this year with two goals, it’s been surreal. I’m just really thankful.” 
Lexington Head Coach Mike Dickey: 
On the team recording its first home win… “We’re so stinkin’ happy because it’s a win in our own place, it’s a shutout, we haven’t been able to do that, so that’s awesome. Defensively, we were really good. We scored goals. What we worked on this week in training and what we’ve worked on all season showed in today’s game. It’s just a really big positive, especially going into our last game of 2024 and then having a break for several weeks and going into the second half of the season. I’m really happy for our club, really happy for our players and coaching staff, they have been doing a really good job.” 
 

DAL 0 – 1 BKN

GOALS:
Isabel Cox (BKN) 77’, Sam Kroeger assist. 
STORYLINES:
Sixth Win: Brooklyn recorded its league-leading sixth-consecutive win to extend its first-place lead in the standings. 
Snapped the Streak: Brooklyn became the first visiting team to defeat Dallas Trinity at the Cotton Bowl this season. Trinity was previously 3-0-3 at home. 
Clean Sheet: Brooklyn recorded its fourth-consecutive shutout this season. It has outscored its opponents 8-0 in the last four matches. 
QUOTES:
Brooklyn goal scorer Isabel Cox: 
On scoring the game-winning goal… “Our objective the whole game was to get three points. Even when I came in later on in the game, we were playing to win. I came on and just wanted to be a difference-maker. Our team was playing hard the whole game, and we definitely deserved that goal, so I’m just happy I could help put my team ahead.” 
On the first half of the season… “Our locker room has been so positive and confident this whole fall. We are a tight-knit group and have so much belief within the team. We’re definitely happy to have a bit of time off, but it makes it even better that we can end the fall on a high and in first place.” 
Dallas Trinity Head Coach Pauline MacDonald: 
On the final match of the Fall Schedule… “I’m extremely proud of the manner that we played the game in, the way that we dominated the ball, and competed. It was significantly different from the first time that we played them on the road in Brooklyn. I’m disappointed for the players; however, this is only game 14. We were obviously late in getting here as a technical staff, and I think the buy-in from the players has been exceptional since then.” 
Dallas Trinity captain Amber Brooks: 
On the team’s effort… “I think it shows that when we show up and consistently compete, we can be the best team on the field every game. Unfortunately, on nights like tonight, that doesn’t always mean you get the three points, but we’re certainly happy with where we stand heading into the halfway point of the season. You always want to win, especially at home to keep that streak alive. The important thing is that we’ve taken really important steps heading into the break and hopefully we all get some good rest, get healthy, keep pushing, and get better for the spring.” 

TB 3 – 2 SPK

GOALS:
Carlee Giammona (TB) 15’. 
Haley Thomas (SPK) 22’, Emina Ekić assist. 
Julianne Vallerand (SPK) 52’, Emina Ekić assist. 
Natasha Flint (TB) 66’, Cecilie Nielsen assist. 
Natasha Flint (TB) 69’, Jade Moore assist. 
STORYLINES:
3-2 Scoreline: This was the fourth match this season to end with a 3-2 scoreline. Tampa Bay is the first home team to win a match ending 3-2 and previously beat Lexington 3-2 on the road. 

  • LEX 2 –3 TB, 09/08/24 
  • SPK 2 – 3 LEX, 10/13/24 
  • LEX 2 – 3 DAL, 11/09/24 
  • TB 3 – 2 SPK, 12/14/24 

First Brace: Natasha Flint recorded her first brace for the Sun, and it was the team’s third brace of the season. 
First Goal: Julianne Vallerand recorded her first goal of the season. 
FIirst Assist: Jade Moore and Cecilie Nielsen both recorded their first assists of the season. 
Double Assists: Emina Ekić recorded her team-leading third and fourth assists of the season. She is just the fifth player to record two assists in a single match. 

  • Dallas’ Amber Brooks vs. Lexington (09/13/24) 
  • Carolina’s Josie Studer vs Brooklyn (10/19/24) 
  • Brooklyn’s Mackenzie Pluck vs. DC Power (11/13/24) 
  • Lexington’s Shea Moyer vs. DC Power (12/14/24) 
  • Spokane’s Emina Ekić vs. Tampa Bay (12/14/24) 

QUOTES:
Tampa Bay Sun Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown: 
On the team’s effort… “This was an incredible display of character and resilience from our team. We faced challenges, but we never doubted ourselves and found a way to win. I’m incredibly proud of every single player.” 
Spokane Zephyr defender Haley Thomas: 
On the result… “It wasn’t the way we wanted to end the fall season, and I think we could’ve got the win tonight. We’ll take these next few weeks to rest, work on the things we need to improve and come back stronger in the spring.” 

FTL 2 – 0 CAR

GOALS:
Kiara Pralle (FTL) 54’. 
Kiara Pralle (FTL) 82’, Sabrina McNeill assist. 
STORYLINES:
First Brace: Kiara Pralle recorded her first professional brace and FTL UTD’s first brace in club history. 
First Assist: Sabrina McNeill recorded her first assist of the season. 
Three in a Row: Fort Lauderdale earned its third consecutive win, the second time this season the team has gone on a three-match winning streak. On the other end, Carolina recorded its third consecutive loss. 
Clean Sheet: Cosette Morche recorded her second clean sheet of the season. 
QUOTES:
Fort Lauderdale goal scorer Kiara Pralle: 
On her experience since joining the team… “There’s a couple players in the locker room who’ve come alongside me and just been so kind and welcoming. It’s a competitive environment. It’s easy to step on toes, but honestly, the girls have been so welcoming, and I’m just super excited to be in an environment where it is so competitive each and every day in training. But off the field, like just being a family and a sisterhood, which is just awesome.” 
Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole:
On the overall performance… “I don’t think we were very good tonight. We really struggled in possession tonight. Struggling in possession against a team that has power and pace to get their wide players on the ball is always going to ask questions. Tonight we struggled with the ball, and we weren’t good enough without the ball. It’s a pretty simple formula.”  

WEEK 19 STORYLINES

WINTER BREAK MOVEMENT 
While the action on field paused, the action off the field kept us going the entirety of the Winter Break. Read about the biggest moves and their possible impacts here.  

Additionally, here is a list of every player movement announced to this point: 

Brooklyn FC Isabel Cox Retired 
Brooklyn FC Taylor Smith Released 
Brooklyn FC Grace Philpotts Signed 
Brooklyn FC Alexa Goldberg Signed 
Carolina Ascent FC Riley Parker Signed 
Carolina Ascent FC Jenna Butler Signed 
Dallas Trinity FC Lexi Missimo Signed 
Dallas Trinity FC Sam Meza Released 
Dallas Trinity FC Waniya Hudson Released 
DC Power FC Emily Colton Signed 
FTL UTD Laurel Ansbrow Signed 
FTL UTD Julia Grosso Signed 
FTL UTD Jorian Baucom Signed 
FTL UTD Heather Hinz Released 
Lexington SC Yunaira Lopez Signed 
Lexington SC Nicole Vernis Signed 
Lexington SC Hannah White Signed 
Lexington SC Sintia Cabezas Signed 
Lexington SC Kate Doyle Signed 
Lexington SC  Kimberley Mendez Released 
Lexington SC Madelen Holme Released 
Spokane Zephyr FC Ally Cook Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jordan Zade Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Parker Goins Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jackie Simpson Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Victoria Haugen Signed 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Kristen Edmonds Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Lauren Kozal Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Natalia Staude Released 
Tampa Bay Sun FC Jazmin Abundis Released 

USWNT FUTURES CAMP 
Brooklyn’s Neeku Purcell and Dallas Trinity’s Lexi Missimo were named by U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Emma Hayes to the 24-player roster for the 2025 Futures Camp featuring up-and-coming USWNT prospects. 

MORE THAN BRAGGING RIGHTS AT STAKE 
The second Florida Derby will launch the Spring Schedule, setting the stage for a fierce rematch between the two teams separated by just 260 miles. The first encounter ended in a 1-1 draw with FTL UTD finding the equalizer in the 90+3’.  

However, with this being the only match up for this opening weekend, if a team was to claim all three points, that team would leapfrog over Carolina Ascent into third place in the standings.  

WILL THESE STREAKS CONTINUE? 
FTL UTD’s Final Finale victory over Carolina was the team’s third W in a row – marking the second time this season that the club has tallied three consecutive wins.  

On the flip side, their opponent, Carolina Ascent FC, was handed their third loss in a row – marking the first time ever the club fumbled three consecutive times.  

Finally, the most impressive streak is undoubtedly Brooklyn FC’s sixth consecutive win. Brooklyn managed to find its groove and their victory over Dallas in the Fall Finale marked the club’s sixth consecutive win. Will Brooklyn continue this historic streak? 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SPRING
As the Spring Schedule kicks off, we broke down what to expect from all eight clubs. Read each one below:
Brooklyn FC
Carolina Ascent FC
Dallas Trinity FC
DC Power FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Lexington SC
Spokane Zephyr FC
Tampa Bay Sun FC

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 19

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

LEAGUE LEADERS

GOALS:

  • Addie McCain (FTL) – 8 goals 
  • Allie Thornton (DAL) – 6 goals 
  • Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals 
  • Carlee Giammona (TB) – 5 goals 
  • Sydney Shepherd (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Natasha Flint (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 4 goals 
  • Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals 
  • Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 4 goals 
  • 6 players – 3 goals 
  • 15 players – 2 goals 
  • 27 players – 1 goal 

ASSISTS:

  • Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
  • Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
  • Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
  • Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists  
  • Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
  • Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
  • 14 players – 2 assists 
  • 21 players – 1 assist 

CLEAN SHEETS:

  • Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
  • Madison White (DAL) – 5 clean sheets  
  • Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) – 3 clean sheets 
  • Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 3 clean sheets
  • 2 players – 2 clean sheets
  • 3 players – 1 clean sheets

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

  • DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
  • FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
  • BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24)

BRACES:

  • DAL – Chimoa Ubogagu (9.13.24) 
  • DC – Madison Wolfbauer (9.29.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.2.24) 
  • CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
  • LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
  • DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
  • TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.2.24) 
  • LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
  • TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
  • FTL – Kiara Pralle (12.14.24) 

What to expect from Tampa Bay Sun FC in the spring

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Tampa Bay Sun FC will host the first match of the second half of the 2024/25 USL Super League season against Fort Lauderdale United FC. Here’s what we can expect to see out of the Sun in the spring: 

Strong start 

Tampa Bay is coming off a huge comeback win over Spokane to end the fall and have an opportunity to jump to third in the standings with a win over Fort Lauderdale as the sides make up the postponed contest between the sides from last October. In the first Florida Derby, Tampa Bay nearly earned the win before a late equalizer from FTL split the points in South Florida. If the Sun can jump out to a hot start on their home turf and take advantage of the match in hand it has, it could kickstart a successful second half of the season. 

The big three 

Tampa Bay’s attacking trio of Carlee Giammona, Cecile Nielsen and Natasha Flint looked more confident in the last few matches of the fall. The three combined for 13 goals on 59 shots, contributing to two huge wins in the Sun’s last three matches. The trio might only be rivaled by Brooklyn’s front line in terms of potential production. That makes Giammona, Nielsen and Flint and their rising chemistry key to the team’s success this spring. 

Player movement 

Natalia Staude and Lauren Kozal completed their loans in December, leaving the Sun along with Riley Parker and Jasmine Abundis. However, Parker Goins and Jordan Zade were signed to the club from Racing Louisville FC and the University of Nebraska, respectively. Tampa Bay has one of the deepest rosters in the league, and Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown will likely switch up the starting lineups with the variety of talent she has at her disposal.