Carolina Ascent FC remains atop the Gainbridge Super League standings after a wild draw with Sporting JAX, while Lexington SC continued its climb with a statement win over Dallas Trinity FC. DC Power FC also picked up its first home win of the season, while Fort Lauderdale United FC dropped its fourth consecutive match.
Here’s how the eight teams stack up in the Week 7 Power Rankings:
Biggest Movers
Rank |
Team |
Change |
Summary |
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| 1 |  |
Carolina Ascent FC (5-1-1) Week 8: --- |
 Last Week: 1 |
Carolina continues to find ways to capitalize on set pieces, scoring all three of its goals in a 3-3 draw with Sporting JAX. The Ascent now have seven set-piece goals this season, including Jill Aguilera’s remarkable 45-yard free kick, and now sit five points ahead at the top of the table. |
| 2 |  |
DC Power FC (3-2-2) Week 8: --- |
 1Last Week: 3 |
DC Power finally broke through at home, earning its first victory at Audi Field this season with a 2-1 win over Fort Lauderdale. Tatum Thomason provided the difference off the bench, scoring both of her first professional goals in just 35 minutes, including the 89th-minute winner, giving the Power a welcome boost. |
| 3 |  |
Lexington SC (3-2-0) Week 8: @ TB |
2 Last Week: 5 |
Lexington has now won two straight after ending Dallas Trinity’s three-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory. Addie McCain opened the scoring with her 21st regular-season goal, while reigning Golden Boot winner Catherine Barry added a brace, her sixth multi-goal game in league history, as she got on the scoreboard for the first time this season. |
| 4 |  |
Dallas Trinity FC (3-3-1) Week 8: --- |
 2Last Week: 2 |
Dallas saw its three-game winning streak come to an end but remained competitive against the defending champions, outshooting Lexington 17-12 despite the 3-0 result. Trinity is now 5-3-2 all-time against Lexington and will have a bye before continuing its four-game road trip against Brooklyn on Oct. 10. |
| 5 |  |
Sporting JAX (3-2-2) Week 8: --- |
1 Last Week: 6 |
Sporting JAX extended its attacking form with another two-goal performance from Baylee DeSmit, who now has seven goals in seven games to lead the Golden Boot race. Jacksonville also ended Carolina’s run of 305 consecutive minutes without conceding but had to settle for a 3-3 draw despite twice taking the lead. |
| 6 |  |
Tampa Bay Sun FC (2-1-2) Week 8: vs. LEX |
2 Last Week: 4 |
Yes, this is a bit harsh considering the Sun had a bye in Week 7, but they've got a great chance to jump up the standings and make a point when they play host to Lexington SC this Sunday evening. Undefeated in their past three outings, a win against the reigning champions would be a big statement. |
| 7 |  |
Fort Lauderdale United FC (1-5-0) Week 8: @ BKN |
1 Last Week: 8 |
Fort Lauderdale fought back to level against DC Power through Abi Hugh’s first goal of the season, but a late Tatum Thomason goal handed FTL a 2-1 defeat. The result marked the club’s fourth consecutive loss, while DC extended its all-time edge in the series to 4-2-2. |
| 8 |  |
Brooklyn FC (1-5-0) Week 8: vs. FTL |
1 Last Week: 7 |
Brooklyn had a bye in Week 7 and will return to action at home against Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 2. The club will look to build on its recent win over Sporting JAX and turn the tables on FTL UTD after falling in South Florida in late August during their prior meeting this season. |