Brooklyn FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Maimonides Park; Brooklyn, NY
Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 3 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 46°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Brooklyn (1-4-5) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Fort Lauderdale. DC Power (2-2-4) just earned its second win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Dallas.
- Brooklyn has a 1-2-2 record against DC Power. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in mid-September behind goals from Loza Abera, Gianna Gourley, Kelsey Hill and Rebecca Cooke.
- Gianna Gourley (DC) has scored in her last three appearances against Brooklyn. If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal.
- Brooklyn is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season.
- Brooklyn is on a nine-match winless streak. The team has not earned all three points since its first win of the season on opening night (Aug. 23).
- Jess Garziano (BKN) is tied for first in the league with four assists.
Players to Watch
BKN – Rebecca Cooke: The Irish striker is leading her side with four goals, including scoring the lone goal for her side to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale United last week.
DC – Susanna Fitch: DC Power’s captain was all over the field in the team’s 3-2 win last weekend against Dallas Trinity. The defender scored her first goal of the season and created the chance that led to Gianna Gourley’s game-winner.
| Brooklyn FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Tomás Tengarrinha | Omid Namazi |
| Record | 1-4-5 | 2-2-4 |
| Standings | 8th | 6th |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Sporting JAX
Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX
Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 5 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear, 76°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams enter Saturday’s match coming off a loss. Dallas (3-4-1) fell 3-2 to DC Power, and Sporting JAX (3-3-3) lost 4-2 to Lexington.
- Saturday will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides. Dallas won 1-0 on the road in September behind a late game-winner from Academy player Rhea Moore.
- Dallas has lost four of its last five matches. The match against JAX was its last win of the season.
- Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) currently leads the league in goals (8) and goal contributions (10). If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal.
- Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) is two away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
Players to Watch
DAL – Camryn Lancaster: The midfielder showed her speed and agility last weekend against DC Power, scoring her first goal of the season. Lancaster can be a true attacking threat, especially when linking up with Allie Thornton and Gracie Brian.
JAX – Paige Kenton: The forward has been the ultimate playmaker for the expansion side, tallying three goals and two assists so far this season, including finding the back of the net in last week’s match against Lexington SC.
| Dallas Trinity FC | Sporting JAX | |
| Head Coach | Chris Petrucelli | Stacey Balaam |
| Record | 3-4-1 | 3-3-3 |
| Standings | 7th | 5th |
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC
Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 63°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Carolina (3-2-4) is coming off a 2-1 win over Spokane. Fort Lauderdale (3-1-4) enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn.
- Carolina has a 2-3-1 record against Fort Lauderdale. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in August behind goals from Ella Simpson, Kiara Locklear and Maddie Mercado.
- Carolina is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season.
- Kiara Locklear (FTL) has scored in four of her five appearances against Carolina. Six of her 11 regular and postseason goals have been scored against the Ascent.
- Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
Players to Watch
CAR – Rylee Baisden: The forward scored a brace to earn Carolina all three points against Spokane Zephyr last week. Carolina’s high press, especially with quick and technical players like Baisden and Mackenzie George, Fort Lauderdale’s defense will need to be on high alert on Saturday.
FTL – Kelli Van Treeck: Van Treeck has delivered in clutch scenarios this season, most recently scoring her third goal of the season last weekend in the 1-1 draw against Brooklyn.
| Carolina Ascent FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Ali Rogers |
| Record | 3-2-4 | 3-1-4 |
| Standings | 3rd | 4th |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA
Kickoff: Sunday, November 9, 3:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 51°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Spokane (3-3-5) is coming off a 2-1 loss to Carolina. Tampa Bay did not play in Week 10. Its last match was a 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX on October 18.
- Spokane has a 4-1-0 record against Tampa Bay. The Zephyr won 2-0 when the teams last met in mid-September behind goals from Lena Silano and Ally Cook.
- Tampa Bay is still searching for its first win of the season. The team has drawn in its last four matches.
- Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets.
Players to Watch
SPK – Emma Jaskaniec: Jaskaniec excels at connecting through the lines and creating chances for her teammates. In Spokane’s last match against Carolina, she recorded seven tackles and seven duels won, earning possession and immediately moving into the attack.
TB – Sydny Nasello: Nasello will be the key to Tampa Bay earning its first win of the season. The midfielder, who leads the team in assists (3) and ranks second in goals (2), controls the tempo and knows when to find her teammates in the box or take a shot herself.
| Spokane Zephyr FC | Tampa Bay Sun FC | |
| Head Coach | Nicole Lukic | Denise Schilte-Brown |
| Record | 3-3-5 | 0-3-5 |
| Standings | 2nd | 9th |