DC Power FC vs. Spokane Zephyr
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Saturday, August 30; 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 78°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC Power (1-0-0) is coming off a 3-1 win over Sporting JAX. Spokane Zephyr (0-1-0) most recently lost 2-1 against Dallas Trinity.
- DC Power has never won against Spokane Zephyr (0W-3L-1D). The last time the teams met at Audi Field, Spokane won 2-1 behind two goals from Emina Ekić.
- Saturday’s match will be the first time Sydney Cummings will play against her former club since joining DC Power.
- Former University of Central Florida teammates Mollie Rouse (SPK) and Madison Murnin (DC) will face off against each other.
- Sarah McCoy (SPK) will compete against her former University of Virginia teammates Claire Constant and Alexis Theoret (DC).
Players to Watch
DC – Jaydah Bedoya: Ecuadorian international Jaydah Bedoya found the back of the net in her debut with DC Power last weekend. The forward recorded three goals and an assist last season with Carolina Ascent and will be a great addition to DC’s attack this year.
SPK – Ally Cook: The forward scored Spokane’s first goal of the season in last weekend’s clash with Dallas Trinity and will be a massive attacking presence for Spokane this season. Cook has shown to be a versatile scorer with speed that will be challenging for DC’s backline to battle.
| DC Power | Spokane Zephyr | |
| Head Coach | Omid Namazi | Josh McAllister (interim) |
| Record | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Standings | 1st | 7th |
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Beyond Bancard Field; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, August 30; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Thunderstorms, 90°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Saturday will be Carolina Ascent’s first match of the new season.
- Fort Lauderdale United is coming off a 3-3 draw last week against Lexington SC.
- FTL UTD has a 3W-2L-0D all-time record against Carolina. The last time the team met was in the playoffs semifinals, where FTL won 2-1 on the road.
- Saturday’s match will be the first time Kat Gonzalez will play against her former club since joining Fort Lauderdale.
- Former Wake Forest teammates Laurel Ansbrow (FTL) and Emily Morris (CAR) will face off against each other.
- Former UNC Charlotte teammates Kiara Locklear (FTL) and Macey Bader (CAR) will face off against each other.
- Ansbrow and Bader were also former teammates in the USL W League with NC Courage U23.
- Fort Lauderdale is on a nine-match regular season scoring streak dating back to last season. The team was last held scoreless on April 5 against Tampa Bay Sun.
Players to Watch
FTL – Jasmine Hamid: Back for her second season with Fort Lauderdale, Jasmine Hamid is already making an impact after scoring the equalizer last weekend against Lexington SC from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
CAR – Jill Aguilera: Reigning Defender of the Year and Golden Playmaker Jill Aguilera was a crucial part of Carolina’s success last season. The outside back’s ability to shut down opponents in the defensive third while creating chances in the attack makes her a force to be reckoned with.
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Tyrone Mears | Phillip Poole |
| Record | 0-0-1 | 0-0-0 |
| Standings | 4th | 6th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Sporting JAX
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, August 30; 8:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Scattered Thunderstorms, 85°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams are coming off losses from Week 1. Tampa Bay lost 2-1 to Brooklyn FC, and Sporting JAX fell 3-1 to DC Power FC.
- This will be the first time these two Florida teams meet.
- Former Duke Blue Devils Mackenzie Pluck (TB) and Sophie Jones (JAX) will face off against each other.
- Georgia Brown (JAX) will compete against her former University of South Florida teammate Vivianne Bessette (TB) and Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown.
- Tampa Bay continued its scoring streak last weekend with a 90+4’ goal from Carlee Giammona. The team has now not been shutout in its last 17 regular season matches and 19 matches, including postseason.
Players to Watch
TB – Carlee Giammona: Carlee Giammona was a consistent presence for the Sun last season, playing in all 30 matches and scoring eight goals. The midfielder prevented a shut out last weekend with her stoppage time goal against Brooklyn, showing her scoring versatility and dominance inside the box.
JAX – Jade Pennock: The English forward made history last weekend, scoring Sporting JAX’s first-ever goal in the opening moments of the match. Pennock’s experience brings a veteran presence to the team, and the group will need her skills to take down Tampa Bay’s defense.
| Tampa Bay Sun | Sporting JAX | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Stacey Balaam |
| Record | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Standings | 8th | 9th |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX
Kickoff: Saturday, August 30; 8:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy with scattered showers, 82°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams are coming off wins from Week 1. Dallas won 2-1 against Spokane Zephyr, and Brooklyn FC won 2-1 against Tampa Bay Sun.
- The teams have a split 2-2-0 record against each other. Brooklyn won the first two meetings, and Dallas won the most recent two matches.
Players to Watch
DAL – Allie Thornton: Last season’s Golden Boot Winner Allie Thornton scored the game-winning goal to earn Trinity a 2-1 victory in last week’s match against Spokane Zephyr. Thornton’s aerial presence as well as her ability to shoot from distance makes her one of the best strikers in the league.
BKN – Annie Williams: Also scoring a game-winner last weekend was former South Dakota State standout Annie Williams. The defender has years of experience overseas and showed in Week 1 her ability to make an immediate impact for Brooklyn.
| Dallas Trinity FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Chris Petrucelli | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Standings | 2nd | 3rd |