DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear, 77°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC Power (1-0-2) remains undefeated so far this season following a scoreless draw against Lexington SC last week. Brooklyn FC (1-2-1) returns to action after having Week 4 off.
- DC Power holds the lead in the all-time record against Brooklyn at 2-1-1. DC won 1-0 on the road in their last meeting with a first-half goal by Gianna Gourley on April 26.
- Morgan Aquino (DC) recorded her first clean sheet of the season last week. She moved up to tied fourth all-time with six clean sheets.
- Gianna Gourley (DC) has scored in both of her last two appearances against Brooklyn.
Players to Watch
DC – Morgan Aquino: The Australia international has started all three matches for DC this season, protecting the net to keep the Power undefeated and earning her sixth all-time clean sheet for her side last weekend.
BKN – Emma Loving: Bringing a wealth of international experience, the Pennsylvania native has been a steady presence in Brooklyn’s midfield, starting every game so far this season. The midfielder also showed her ability to shoot from distance with the banger against Spokane earlier this month.
| DC Power FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Omid Namazi | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 1-0-2 | 1-2-1 |
| Standings | 3rd | 7th |
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Saturday, September 20, 5 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 84°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Lexington (1-0-2) remains undefeated after earning a point in a scoreless draw against DC Power last week. Spokane (1-2-2) earned its first win of the season last week in a 2-0 victory against Tampa Bay.
- Spokane holds the lead in the all-time record against Lexington at 2-1-1. Zephyr won 2-0 in their last meeting behind goals from Emina Ekić and Ally Cook.
- Saturday will be the first time Emina Ekić, Alyssa Bourgeois, Taylor Aylmer and McKenzie Weinert play against their former club.
- Ally Cook (SPK) will face off against her former Chicago Stars teammate Sarah Griffith (LEX).
- Lena Silano (SPK) will face off against her former Long Beach State teammate Maddy Perez (LEX).
Players to Watch
LEX – Allison Pantuso: The defender has led from the backline every minute so far this season, keeping her side undefeated and earning a second-consecutive clean sheet with the scoreless draw against DC Power last weekend.
SPK – Cameron Tucker: The forward has proven to be a playmaker for Spokane, recording one assist, 17 crosses and creating five chances—including in Spokane’s most recent 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay Sun.
| Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Masaki Hemmi | Josh McAllister (interim) |
| Record | 1-0-2 | 1-2-2 |
| Standings | 4th | 5th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, September 20th, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Thunderstorms, 83°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Tampa Bay (0-3-1) is still looking for its first win after falling 2-0 to Spokane last week. Dallas (3-1-0) is also coming off a loss, falling 4-1 to Fort Lauderdale.
- Tampa Bay has a slight lead in the all-time series record at 2-1-2. The Sun beat Dallas 2-1 when they last met in the playoffs semi-finals in June. Tampa Bay also won the last regular season meeting 1-0 at home behind a goal from Hannah Keane.
Players to Watch
TB – Sabrina McNeill: The outside back provides Tampa Bay with strong defensive skills while also getting involved in the attack. McNeill has excellent distribution, tied for first in the league with two assists and leading her side in chances created (5) and crosses (12).
DAL – Amber Wisner: Dallas’ captain has led the backline every minute this season, guiding Dallas to its first three wins and two clean sheets. She also got on the scoresheet with her first goal of the campaign in last weekend’s clash with Fort Lauderdale.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Dallas Trinity FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Chris Petrucelli |
| Record | 0-3-1 | 3-1-0 |
| Standings | 9th | 1st |