Sporting JAX vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.
Kickoff: Wednesday, February 11, 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 55º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- This is the inaugural meeting between Sporting JAX and Spokane.
- Sporting JAX will look to rebound from a 1-0 defeat against DC Power FC, which ended a six-game undefeated streak and saw the side drop to second in the standings.
- Gainbridge Super League leading scorer Ashlyn Puerta missed her second penalty kick in three attempts this season against DC, hitting the right post before the rebound was cleared.
- After a bye, Spokane has a doubleheader in Week 19 as the team travels to the East Coast to take on both Sporting Jax (Wednesday) and Carolina Ascent FC (Saturday) as it bids to move above the playoff line.
- Spokane currently has three players who have played every minute of the season thus far (1,530 minutes) – Hope Hisey, Sarah McCoy and Reese Tappan.
Players to Watch
Sporting JAX – Paige Kenton: The first-year pro has recorded six goals and six assists in Jacksonville’s first campaign. The Penn alum’s 12 goal contributions are second in the league only to teammate Ashlyn Puerta who sits at 13.
Spokane Zephyr FC – Felicia Knox: The midfielder for Spokane scored from outside the box in the team’s last outing against Tampa Bay on January 31. Knox’s strike was her second of the season, both of which have come from distance to sit tied for the league lead in goals from outside the penalty area.
Overview
| Sporting JAX | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Stacey Balaam | Nicole Lukic |
| Record | 8-4-4, 28 pts | 4-6-7, 19pts |
| Position | 2nd | 5th |
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
Kickoff: Saturday, February 14, 2 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 63º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Carolina Ascent is aiming to end a four-game winless streak after a 2-1 defeat against league-leaders Lexington SC this past Saturday afternoon.
- Spokane will be coming into this Saturday matchup after a midweek matchup against Sporting JAX, capping its two-game road trip.
- Carolina and Spokane have played twice previously this season, both recording a win apiece on the other’s home turf. Spokane bested Carolina 1-0 at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Sept. 24 and Carolina defeated Spokane 2-1 at ONE Spokane Stadium on Oct. 30.
- Spokane’s victory in September was its first in the series, with Carolina holding a 4-1-1 record against Zephyr that has seen the side score nine times.
- Carolina will try to claim its first home win since December 6 against Brooklyn FC on Saturday afternoon. The Ascent are only 2-4-2 at home this season, compared to 7-2-5 in the 2024/25 campaign.
- Spokane goalkeeper Hope Hisey has recorded 22 saves at a save percentage of 75.9% in five prior appearances against Carolina Ascent. That trails only her 23 saves in seven meetings with Tampa Bay Sun FC for the most saves against an individual opponent in league history.
Players to Watch
Carolina Ascent FC – Rylee Baisden: The forward has recorded two goals and one assist in five prior appearances against Spokane Zephyr, the most goal contributions for either side among active players.
Spokane Zephyr FC – Sarah McCoy: The defender has one of the highest passing accuracy rates in the league at 82% and has recorded 89 clearances and 10 blocks so far this season.
Overview
| Carolina Ascent FC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Nicole Lukic |
| Record | 5-6-5, 20pts | 4-6-7, 19pts |
| Position | 4th | 5th |
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Beyond Bancard Field, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Kickoff: Saturday, February 14, 5:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 67º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Fort Lauderdale United is coming off a 4-0 defeat at home against Dallas Trinity, which moved the club’s winless streak to seven games (0-5-2).
- Brooklyn FC rallied to earn a 1-1 draw against Dallas Trinity FC in its last outing on January 31 before having a bye during Week 18.
- Saturday’s game will mark the first at the helm for new Fort Lauderdale Head Coach Paul Jennison, who was appointed on Wednesday following the departure of Ali Rogers from the organization.
- Fort Lauderdale is 3-2-1 all-time in its series against Brooklyn FC, and has gone 1-0-1 this season after a 2-1 victory at Maimonides Park on September 27 led by goals from Stella Nyamekye and Kiara Locklear.
- FTL UTD has conceded 10 goals over its past three outings, matching its highest mark over a three-game span in club history and marking the first time it has conceded at least three goals in three consecutive contests.
- Brooklyn’s draw against Dallas Trinity FC marked the fourth time this season the side had rallied to earn a result. Only Lexington SC has rallied on more occasions during the current campaign, earning points five times after trailing.
- Fort Lauderdale’s Sh’nia Gordon has recorded three goals in six appearances against Brooklyn FC previously when the teams have met, the most goals by any individual in the series.
Players to Watch
Fort Lauderdale United FC – Stella Nyameke: The central midfielder leads FTL UTD winning possession 49 times in the middle third of the field but needs to start winning more one-on-one battles to help protect the back line as Paul Jennison takes the reins.
Brooklyn FC – Jennifer Cudjoe: The Ghanaian international was outstanding in BKFC’s trip to Dallas to open the spring season, winning 12 of 17 duels and 6 of 8 tackles to help limit Trinity’s attack and provide a strong defensive foundation for Brooklyn’s midfield.
Overview
| Fort Lauderdale United FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Paul Jennison | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 4-6-6, 18pts | 4-6-6, 18pts |
| Position | 8th | 7th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field, Tampa, Fla.
Kickoff: Saturday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 69º
Broadcast: PeacockTV.com
Storylines to Know
- Tampa Bay Sun FC played to a 2-2 draw against Spokane Zephyr FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field in its last outing on January 31 before a bye during Week 18 of the campaign.
- DC Power FC is coming off a 1-0 victory against Sporting Club Jacksonville last Saturday night to kick off its spring schedule, earning the club its first win since November 12 as Ashley Walker scored on her debut for the Power.
- Tampa Bay is undefeated in four prior meetings with DC, going 3-0-1, and has yet to allow a goal in the series, posting a 6-0 scoring advantage during the 2024/25 season. Saturday’s game will mark the first of three meetings between the clubs in the current campaign.
- The Power are undefeated in their last three contests after the club’s victory in Jacksonville. All three results have come against teams currently in the playoff positions in the standings, after draws against first-placed Lexington SC (Dec. 13) and fourth-placed Carolina Ascent FC (Dec. 20).
- Tampa Bay is looking for its first home win of the season, entering Saturday with an 0-3-4 record at Suncoast Credit Union Field. The Sun went 8-2-4 at home during the 2024/25 regular season on the way to claiming the Gainbridge Super League title.
- DC is tied for second in road victories in the league this season, with its win against Jacksonville moving the side to 3-3-2 away from home this season. Forward Gianna Gourley’s six goals in eight away games rank second in the league to Jacksonville’s Ashlyn Puerta.ale’s Sh’nia Gordon has recorded three goals in six appearances against Brooklyn FC previously when the teams have met, the most goals by any individual in the series.
Players to Watch
Tampa Bay Sun FC – Sabrina McNeill: The left-sided defender did well to get into attacking positions for the Sun against Spokane, notching one assist and recording a team-high 18 passes in the final third, and with a crisper performance could deliver more scoring opportunities.
DC Power FC – Gianna Gourley: The Power’s leading scorer was held off the board in Jacksonville, but as DC looks for its first goal in the series against Tampa Bay there’s no player more likely to hit the mark and continue the club’s positive recent run of form.
Overview
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Omid Namazi |
| Record | 1-6-8, 11pts | 4-5-6, 18pts |
| Position | 9th | 6th |