Dallas Trinity FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Venue: Cotton Bowl, Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Tuesday, March 31, 8:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 81º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Dallas Trinity FC (8-7-5, 29pts) will try to end a three-game winless streak as it returns from a bye week after a 4-0 loss to Sporting Club Jacksonville in its most recent outing on March 22.
- Tampa Bay Sun FC (3-8-9, 18pts) continues its road trip looking for a second consecutive victory after earning a 2-0 win against DC Power FC last Thursday night.
- Dallas conceded four goals for the first time since last September against Jacksonville as it fell at home against the Gainbridge Super League-leaders for the second time this season, breaking a five-game home undefeated streak.
- The Sun moved within range of moving out of ninth place in the standings as goals either side of halftime by Faith Webber and Jillian Shimkin maintained their undefeated all-time record against the Power.
- Tampa Bay holds a narrow edge in the series between the clubs, going 2-1-3 in six prior meetings. Wednesday will mark the second of three meetings between the teams this season after a 1-1 draw at Suncoast Credit Union Field on September 20 saw Carlee Giammona level in the second half for the Sun.
- Giammona’s goal in the most recent meeting was her third goal contribution in the series, with the midfielder scoring twice and notching one assist against Trinity in six appearances.
- Trinity’s Allie Thornton notched her second goal against the Sun when the teams last met and has also recorded one assist for the most goal contributions in the series for Dallas.
- Tampa Bay sits 11 points behind Dallas with eight games to play in the regular season, making the contest a must-win for the defending title-holders as they fight to remain alive in the postseason race.
Players to Watch
Dallas Trinity FC – Lauren Flynn: The Trinity center back put together positive individual numbers against Jacksonville, winning 4 of 4 tackles and 6 of 8 duels while recording three interceptions but alongside Amber Wisner will be looking for a better collective performance this time around.
Tampa Bay Sun FC – Faith Webber: The 23-year-old bagged her first goal for the Sun against DC and put together a strong all-around display, recording a team-high four shots and six shots inside the penalty area, an attacking threat she’ll need to maintain as the side heads to Texas.
Overview
| Dallas Trinity FC | Tampa Bay Sun FC | |
| Head Coach | Nathan Thackeray | Denise Schilte-Brown |
| Record | 8-7-5, 29pts | 3-8-9, 18pts |
| Position | 4th | 9th |
DC Power FC vs. Lexington SC
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Wednesday, April 1, 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 80º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- DC Power FC (6-7-8, 26pts) will try to rebound after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay Sun FC last Thursday night for the club’s second loss in the past three outings.
- Lexington SC (9-2-10, 37pts) earned a second consecutive victory on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 win against Brooklyn FC that saw McKenzie Weinert score the only goal.
- The Power’s loss extended its home winless streak to four games, with the side having won just once and earned only eight points in 10 games at Audi Field this season on November 12 against Fort Lauderdale United FC.
- Lexington is undefeated on the road this season, posting a 4-0-6 record after its victory against Brooklyn FC. LSC is tied for third in the league with 15 goals in 10 away games this season.
- DC Power leading scorer Gianna Gourley has recorded four goals and one assist in four prior appearances against Lexington, including a two-goal performance when the teams last met in December. That also stands as the last outing in which the standout found the net before a current eight-game scoreless streak.
- LSC holds a narrow 2-1-3 edge in the all-time series between the clubs, but is on a five-game undefeated streak against DC, which claimed its only win in the first meeting between the clubs in October 2024.
- Lexington’s Addie McCain will be unavailable for selection as she serves a one-game suspension following a red card for two cautionable offenses against Brooklyn FC on Saturday afternoon.
Players to Watch
DC Power FC – Loza Abera: The 28-year-old has had success previously in her career against Lexington SC, recording two goals and one assist in six appearances, and may need to help spark the attack to help the hosts earn victory in a key game to their postseason hopes.
Lexington SC – Allison Pantuso: The center back put together a stellar display against Brooklyn to help the side earn all three points, recording a team-high seven clearances and nine recoveries while winning 6 of 7 duels, a display she’ll be hoping to replicate as Lexington begins a two-game week.
Overview
| DC Power FC | Lexington SC | |
| Head Coach | Omid Namazi | Kosuke Kimura |
| Record | 6-7-8, 26pts | 9-2-10, 37pts |
| Position | 5th | 2nd |