Carolina Ascent FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC
Kickoff: Saturday, December 6, 2 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 47°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Carolina Ascent (4-3-4) is coming off a 1-0 win against DC Power on November 21. Brooklyn (3-5-5) also won in its last match, defeating Spokane 1-0.
- Carolina is undefeated against Brooklyn with a 3-0-2 all-time record. Carolina won 2-1 when the teams last met in Maimonides Park on October 18 behind goals from Brianna Martinez and Jill Aguilera.
- Carolina is coming off its first clean sheet of the season.
- Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
Players to Watch
CAR – Meagan McClelland: The goalkeeper has made 23 saves for the Ascent this season, including several key saves in Carolina’s most recent match to earn the team’s first clean sheet of the campaign.
BKN – Jordan Thompson: Thompson has led Brooklyn’s backline this season, playing in every single match and making a team-high 53 clearances to help earn her side two clean sheets so far.
| Carolina Ascent FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 4-3-4 | 3-5-5 |
| Standings | 4th | 6th |
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Saturday, December 6, 2 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 40°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Lexington (5-0-6) most recently drew 1-1 against Tampa Bay Sun FC on November 22. Spokane (3-6-5) lost 1-0 to Brooklyn in its last match.
- This is the third meeting of the season between Lexington and Spokane, with both previous matches ending in scoreless draws. Spokane leads in the head-to-head with a 2-1-3 record.
- Lexington is currently on a 12-match unbeaten run. Spokane is on a four-game losing streak, the longest in club history.
- Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets.
- Both Hisey and Kat Asman (LEX) lead the league with five clean sheets each this season.
- Emina Ekić (LEX) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
Players to Watch
LEX – Cat Barry: The forward has spearheaded Lexington’s attack lately. Barry leads her side in goals, shots and shots on target, and she most recently scored the opening goal in the team’s 1-1 draw against Tampa Bay.
SPK – Cameron Tucker: A key playmaker for her side, the forward leads her side with two assists and has logged 41 crosses and 12 chances created for the Zephyr so far this season.
| Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Masaki Hemmi | Nicole Lukic |
| Record | 5-0-6 | 3-6-5 |
| Standings | 1st | 5th |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX
Kickoff: Saturday, December 6, 6:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 58°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Dallas (4-5-1) did not compete in Week 13. Its last match was a 2-0 win against Spokane on November 15. DC Power (3-4-4) looks to rebound from a 1-0 loss to Carolina.
- DC Power holds a 2-1-2 all-time record against Dallas. Goals from Jaydah Bedoya, Susanna Fitch and Gianna Gourley earned a 3-2 win the last time the teams met at the Cotton Bowl on November 2.
- Sealey Strawn and Rhea Moore became the first two teenagers/Academy players to score in the same match in Dallas’ last win. They are both tied for most goals on the team with two each.
Players to Watch
DAL – Rhea Moore: The academy forward was a super-sub for Dallas Trinity in its most recent match, scoring her second goal of the season in stoppage time to boost her side to a 2-0 win over Spokane Zephyr FC.
DC – Paige Almendariz: The Brazilian defender is a solid presence in DC’s backline, starting every match this season, making 13 interceptions and tallying 40 clearances.
| Dallas Trinity FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Chris Petrucelli | Omid Namazi |
| Record | 4-5-1 | 3-4-4 |
| Standings | 8th | 7th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Sporting JAX
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, December 6, 7:30PM ET
Weather: Cloudy, 71°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Tampa Bay (1-3-7) enters Saturday coming off a 1-1 draw against Lexington. Sporting JAX (5-3-3) won 2-0 against Fort Lauderdale in its last meeting.
- This is the third meeting of the season between the two Florida sides. JAX won the first meeting 3-2, and the teams tied 1-1 on October 18 behind goals from Sydny Nasello (TB) and Ashlyn Puerta (JAX).
- Puerta has scored in her last four matches, and she currently leads the league with 10 goals. Paige Kenton (JAX) has also scored in her last three matches.
- Tampa Bay is on a seven-match unbeaten run.
Players to Watch
TB – Mackenzie Pluck: Pluck is one to watch in the Sun’s midfield, logging 25 clearances, creating eight chances and tallying an assist on the equalizer in the Sun’s more recent 1-1 draw with Lexington.
JAX – Kaitlyn Parks: The goalkeeper earned her third clean sheet in JAX’s most recent 2-0 victory over Fort Lauderdale United FC, making a massive penalty save to help JAX earn its first home win in club history.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Sporting JAX | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Stacey Balaam |
| Record | 1-3-7 | 5-3-3 |
| Standings | 9th | 2nd |