Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Beyond Bancard Field, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Kickoff: Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 85º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Fort Lauderdale United FC (5-13-8, 23pts) will try to rebound from a 2-1 setback to in-state rival Tampa Bay Sun FC last Saturday as it looks to break a four-game losing streak in its penultimate game of the campaign.
- Carolina Ascent FC (13-7-6, 45pts) returns to action after a bye week looking to build on a nine-game undefeated run that has included eight victories since mid-February.
- Fort Lauderdale has suffered four consecutive defeats since its last victory against DC Power FC on April 6. The streak is the longest in the club’s history, with Fort Lauderdale previously having endured three-game losing streaks on three occasions.
- Ascent’s current four-game winning streak and nine-game undefeated streak have put it within range of equaling its club bests in both categories. Carolina needs two consecutive wins to equal a six-game winning streak between March 23-April 26, 2025 and two more results to equal an 11-game undefeated streak between Aug. 17-Nov. 9, 2024.
- Fort Lauderdale has suffered four consecutive defeats since its last victory against DC Power FC on April 6. The streak is the longest in the club’s history, with Fort Lauderdale previously having endured three-game losing streaks on three occasions.
- Carolina Ascent goalkeeper Sydney Martinez has recorded 30 saves and a save percentage of 90.9 percent over the course of the club’s current nine-game undefeated streak, logging six shutouts and conceding only three goals in that span for a –5.34 Goals Prevented mark.
Players to Watch
Fort Lauderdale United FC – Kiara Locklear: The 23-year-old forward has recorded four goals and three assists in six career appearances against Carolina and is one goal contribution from reaching 20 in the Super League’s regular season for FTL UTD.
Carolina Ascent FC – Jill Aguilera: The Puerto Rico international scored the late winner from the penalty spot for Ascent against Tampa Bay in its most recent outing and is tied for the league-lead in the Super League this season with 50 chances created.
Overview
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Paul Jennison | Philip Poole |
| Record | 5-13-8, 23pts | 13-7-6, 45pts |
| Position | 9th | 3rd |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field, Tampa, Fla.
Kickoff: Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 85º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Tampa Bay Sun FC (5-12-9, 24pts) returns home after claiming a 2-1 victory against Fort Lauderdale United FC last Saturday night that saw Faith Webber and Carlee Giamonna each find the net.
- Dallas Trinity FC (9-10-7, 34pts) continues its road trip after playing to a 1-1 draw against DC Power FC last Friday night to remain in the fourth and final playoff position in the Super League standings.
- Tampa Bay’s Carlee Giammona’s became the Sun’s all-time leading goalscorer with her goal against Fort Lauderdale as the 25-year-old moved to 13 goals across the regular season and playoffs to break a tie with former Sun forward Cecilie Fløe.
- Dallas is winless in its last four outings having claimed consecutive draws against Brooklyn FC and DC Power in its last two outings, but could clinch a second consecutive postseason berth with a win should DC Power FC defeat Spokane Zephyr FC later on Saturday night.
- Tampa Bay holds a 2-1-3 record against Dallas in the all-time series, with the Sun having earned a 2-1 victory at the Cotton Bowl when the sides last met on March 31 when Carlee Giammona scored the winner with five minutes to play.
- Dallas Trinity is the lone team in the Super League without a goalscorer in the top 25 in the league with Sealey Strawn, Allie Thornton, Amber Wisner and Camryn Lancaster all tied for the team high with three goals apiece this season.
- The Sun have claimed only one victory at home this season with four of the club’s five victories coming away from home following its victory in Fort Lauderdale. Should Tampa Bay fail to take victory it would equal the mark for fewest home wins in a regular season set by Lexington SC in the 2024/25 campaign.
Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Sun FC – Faith Webber: The 23-year-old bagged her second goal for Tampa Bay since arriving during the winter break moments after coming on as a second-half substitute and will be aiming to make an impact again as Tampa Bay concludes its home slate.
Dallas Trinity FC – Amber Wisner: The veteran center back is closing in on 5,000 regular-season minutes having played every minute in Trinity’s Super League history while serving as a key piece defensively for the side this campaign.
Overview
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Dallas Trinity FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Nathan Thackeray |
| Record | 5-12-9, 24pts | 9-10-7, 34pts |
| Position | 8th | 4th |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, Wash.
Kickoff: Saturday, May 9, 10:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 60º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Spokane Zephyr FC (8-9-9, 33pts) continues its season-ending homestand after a scoreless draw against Lexington SC last Saturday night extended the club’s undefeated streak to three games.
- DC Power FC (8-10-9, 33pts) concludes its regular season aiming to rebound from a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Club Jacksonville at Audi Field that kept the side below the playoff line entering its final contest.
- Spokane’s scoreless draw against Lexington marked the first time in five games the side had been held scoreless. Previously, the side had last been shut out in a 2-0 defeat to DC Power FC at ONE Spokane Stadium on March 21.
- The Power have been one of the strongest road teams in the Super League this season with their 6-4-3 record placing the side tied for third in away victories while averaging 1.62 points per game on their travels.
- Spokane holds a 3-1-3 advantage in the all-time series between the teams but the last meeting between the sides on March 21 saw the Power earn their first win against Zephyr as Alyssa Walker and Dasia Torbert scored second-half goals at ONE Spokane Stadium.
- Wednesday night’s contest against Jacksonville saw the return to action of DC Power’s Gianna Gourley after a stint on the sidelines due to injury, with the experienced forward the club’s leading scorer this season with eight goals.
Players to Watch
Spokane Zephyr FC – Hope Hisey: The standout goalkeeper recorded the 17th shutout of her Super League career against Lexington in her last outing and will be aiming to add to another stellar campaign that has also seen her notch a single-season record 84 saves this campaign with a save percentage of 75% and Goals Prevented mark of –3.58.
DC Power FC – Alyssa Walker: The experienced forward has recorded five goals since arriving from Carolina Ascent FC during the winter break, all of which have been game-winners, but has been held off the scoresheet in the past two outings as the Power have faltered in their playoff push.
Overview
| Spokane Zephyr FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Nicole Lukic | Omid Namazi |
| Record | 8-9-9, 33pts | 8-10-9, 33pts |
| Position | 6th | 5th |
Lexington SC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium, Lexington, Ky.
Kickoff: Sunday, May 10, 2 p.m. ET
Weather: Showers, 76º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Lexington SC (12-3-11, 47pts) will look to keep pace with first-place Carolina Ascent FC as it returns home following a 0-0 draw against Spokane Zephyr FC last Saturday night.
- Brooklyn FC (6-12-8, 26pts) continues its road trip having been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention following a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Club Jacksonville last Sunday evening.
- Lexington enters Sunday’s contest in need of all three points if it is to remain in with a chance of catching first-placed Jacksonville for the Players’ Shield on the final day of the regular season.
- Brooklyn’s Rebecca Cooke has recorded eight goals this campaign, setting a club single-season record, and will try to become the first BKFC player to record double-digit goals in a season over the club’s final two games of the campaign.
- Lexington’s Catherine Barry leads the league with 15 goals this season, which has currently set a single-season Super League scoring record, and has logged 19 goal contributions overall this season to sit tied for the league-lead with Jacksonville’s Ashlyn Puerta.
- Sunday’s contest features the two highest-scoring second-half sides in the Super League this season with Brooklyn leading the league with 25 goals after the halftime break and Lexington second with 24 goals.
- Lexington holds a 3-2-2 record against Brooklyn in the all-time series between the clubs, with LSC having taken a 1-0 win behind a goal from McKenzie Weinert when the teams last met on March 28 at Maimonides Park.
Players to Watch
Lexington SC – McKenzie Weinert: The 27-year-old has recorded eight goals this season to sit tied for second on the team and has bagged two goals and one assist in two prior appearances against Brooklyn, including the game-winner when the teams last met in March.
Brooklyn FC – Samantha Kroeger: The 24-year-old is tied for the league-lead with seven assists this season and leads BKFC with 2,228 minutes of action with her delivery from set pieces accounting for 15 of her 31 chances created so far this campaign.
Overview
| Lexington SC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Kosuke Kimura | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 12-3-11, 47pts | 6-12-8, 26pts |
| Position | 2nd | 7th |