The race at the top of the Gainbridge Super League standings tightened after Lexington SC’s victory at Sporting Club Jacksonville on Saturday afternoon, with two teams separating the top three teams, but the race for the final playoff place is even closer with both DC Power and Spokane Zephyr FC just a point behind Dallas Trinity FC going to the final three games.
Without further ado, here are this week’s Power Rankings:
On The Move
Rank |
Team |
Change |
Summary |
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| 1 |  |
Carolina Ascent FC (12-7-6) Week 28: @ TB |
 Last Week: 1 |
Jill Aguilera’s stoppage-time penalty kick ensured Carolina remained in contention for the Players’ Shield and moved them to 8-0-1 over the last nine games. In that span, Ascent has logged a 16.99 Expected Goals mark, good for second in the league. |
| 2 |  |
Lexington SC (11-3-10) Week 28: @ JAX |
Last Week: 2 |
Lexington delivered a superb all-around display to claim victory at Sporting Club Jacksonville and move within a point of first place in the standings. The side’s momentum is building, but this weekend’s trip to Spokane is going to be a tricky one. |
| 3 |  |
Spokane Zephyr FC (7-9-8) Week 28: vs. FTL |
Last Week: 3 |
Zephyr is getting work done at home, finally, with Sunday’s 3-1 victory against Fort Lauderdale United FC moving it within a point of fourth place and leveling its home record at 5-5-1 with three to play. Saturday’s game against Lexington is critical to maintain momentum. |
| 4 |  |
DC Power FC (7-6-8) Week 27: — |
 Last Week: Not Ranked |
DC Power FC has turned up the heat on Dallas Trinity FC in fourth place after last week’s victory at home to Fort Lauderdale United FC. Over their last nine games the Power lead the Super League with an 18.85 Expected Goals mark and have a +8.63 Expected Goal Differential, giving the side momentum into its clash with Dallas on Friday night. |