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What to watch for in Week 5 of the Gainbridge Super League
Week 5 of the Gainbridge Super League kicks off tonight with the first of three matchups that are sure to shake up the standings. From star players to watch, to records that can be broken, here’s everything you need to know heading into the weekend.
1. Thursday Night Football – DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC
The last time these two sides met, Brooklyn was in the thick of an 11-match run without a win, and DC Power had already been eliminated from playoff contention. This time around, it’s a must-see match where the results could significantly shift the league table.
Last season’s Power FC is nowhere to be found. This year’s squad has already shown its capability to put goals in the back of the net while also defending well, especially in transition, which was a spot it struggled with last season. A draw or win for the home side would set a club record for the longest undefeated streak at four matches.
For Brooklyn, it needs to bounce back from an embarrassing showing against Lexington in Week 3. After a promising opening-night win against Tampa Bay Sun FC, the team has lost consecutive road matches and is winless in three in a row overall. Now is the best time to turn that around, as a win would boost Brooklyn from seventh to third in the standings.
- All Eyes on Gourley: The main objective for Brooklyn’s defense should be stopping Gianna Gourley. DC’s leading scorer has gotten on the board the last two times she’s faced Brooklyn, and after being thwarted in DC’s previous two matches, she will be hungry to return to the scoresheet on Thursday.
- Brick Wall Bre: On the other end, Gourley’s biggest challenge will be getting around Brooklyn goalkeeper Bre Norris. The Boise, Idaho, native has made multiple impressive stops to preserve results for Brooklyn in her first four appearances, and she will surely be looking to earn her first clean sheet of the season.
- Beware of the Cross/Corner: Five of the eight goals conceded between the two teams have come either directly from a corner kick or from a cross inside the box from a player out wide. Both defenses seem to have difficulty clearing those balls in, which might be an advantage for wingers like Susanna Fitch and Leah Scarpelli.
2. Old Friends Meet Again – Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
It will be a reunion of sorts when Spokane travels to face Lexington for the first time since former Zephyr players Emina Ekić, Taylor Aylmer, Alyssa Bourgeois and McKenzie Weinert joined the Girls in Green this summer. That quartet accounted for 17 of Spokane’s 36 goals and nine of its 19 assists last season.
While that group will be on the other side of the ball come Saturday, they’ll have to get past Hope Hisey, who is coming off her best performance of the season, and slow down two elite strikers in Lena Silano and Ally Cook. Interestingly enough, those two will also be facing former teammates: Silano played two seasons at Long Beach State University with Lexington defender Maddy Perez, and Cook spent the 2024 NWSL season with the Chicago Stars alongside Lexington forward Sarah Griffith.
3. Coming for Redemption – Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC
The final match of Week 5 is a rematch of last season’s first semifinal between Tampa Bay and Dallas where the Sun came from behind to win 2-1. Tampa Bay also won 1-0 in the prior meeting despite playing 10 v 11 for the majority of the match. Dallas has never bested Tampa Bay at Suncoast Credit Union Field, but considering Trinity just suffered one of its worst losses last weekend, it will definitely be looking for that first win on Saturday.
For Tampa Bay, it’s less about getting redemption against its opponent and more about redeeming itself from this deplorable start to the season. In its last three matches, it lost at home for the first time since mid-March, was shut out for the first time since early December, and conceded a stoppage-time equalizer when it should have had its first win of the season. It’s a must-win if Tampa Bay wants to enter its upcoming bye-week with some kind of positive momentum.
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DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear, 77°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC Power (1-0-2) remains undefeated so far this season following a scoreless draw against Lexington SC last week. Brooklyn FC (1-2-1) returns to action after having Week 4 off.
- DC Power holds the lead in the all-time record against Brooklyn at 2-1-1. DC won 1-0 on the road in their last meeting with a first-half goal by Gianna Gourley on April 26.
- Morgan Aquino (DC) recorded her first clean sheet of the season last week. She moved up to tied fourth all-time with six clean sheets.
- Gianna Gourley (DC) has scored in both of her last two appearances against Brooklyn.
Players to Watch
DC – Morgan Aquino: The Australia international has started all three matches for DC this season, protecting the net to keep the Power undefeated and earning her sixth all-time clean sheet for her side last weekend.
BKN – Emma Loving: Bringing a wealth of international experience, the Pennsylvania native has been a steady presence in Brooklyn’s midfield, starting every game so far this season. The midfielder also showed her ability to shoot from distance with the banger against Spokane earlier this month.
| DC Power FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Omid Namazi | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 1-0-2 | 1-2-1 |
| Standings | 3rd | 7th |
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Saturday, September 20, 5 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 84°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Lexington (1-0-2) remains undefeated after earning a point in a scoreless draw against DC Power last week. Spokane (1-2-2) earned its first win of the season last week in a 2-0 victory against Tampa Bay.
- Spokane holds the lead in the all-time record against Lexington at 2-1-1. Zephyr won 2-0 in their last meeting behind goals from Emina Ekić and Ally Cook.
- Saturday will be the first time Emina Ekić, Alyssa Bourgeois, Taylor Aylmer and McKenzie Weinert play against their former club.
- Ally Cook (SPK) will face off against her former Chicago Stars teammate Sarah Griffith (LEX).
- Lena Silano (SPK) will face off against her former Long Beach State teammate Maddy Perez (LEX).
Players to Watch
LEX – Allison Pantuso: The defender has led from the backline every minute so far this season, keeping her side undefeated and earning a second-consecutive clean sheet with the scoreless draw against DC Power last weekend.
SPK – Cameron Tucker: The forward has proven to be a playmaker for Spokane, recording one assist, 17 crosses and creating five chances—including in Spokane’s most recent 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay Sun.
| Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Masaki Hemmi | Josh McAllister (interim) |
| Record | 1-0-2 | 1-2-2 |
| Standings | 4th | 5th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, September 20th, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Thunderstorms, 83°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Tampa Bay (0-3-1) is still looking for its first win after falling 2-0 to Spokane last week. Dallas (3-1-0) is also coming off a loss, falling 4-1 to Fort Lauderdale.
- Tampa Bay has a slight lead in the all-time series record at 2-1-2. The Sun beat Dallas 2-1 when they last met in the playoffs semi-finals in June. Tampa Bay also won the last regular season meeting 1-0 at home behind a goal from Hannah Keane.
Players to Watch
TB – Sabrina McNeill: The outside back provides Tampa Bay with strong defensive skills while also getting involved in the attack. McNeill has excellent distribution, tied for first in the league with two assists and leading her side in chances created (5) and crosses (12).
DAL – Amber Wisner: Dallas’ captain has led the backline every minute this season, guiding Dallas to its first three wins and two clean sheets. She also got on the scoresheet with her first goal of the campaign in last weekend’s clash with Fort Lauderdale.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Dallas Trinity FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Chris Petrucelli |
| Record | 0-3-1 | 3-1-0 |
| Standings | 9th | 1st |
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WEEK 5 SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 18
DC Power FC vs. Brooklyn FC, 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 20
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, 5:00 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 4
HISEY MAKES HISTORY
Spokane goalkeeper Hope Hisey became the first goalkeeper in league history to record 10 clean sheets with the 2-0 win on Saturday.
Additionally, the shutout ended Tampa Bay’s run of 19 consecutive matches with at least one goal. Spokane has won all three of its home matches against the Sun dating back to last season.
FOUR FOR FORT LAUDERDALE
Fort Lauderdale United won 4-1 on Saturday, snapping Dallas Trinity’s three-match winning streak. It was the most goals the team had scored in a single match and the largest margin of victory in club history.
HELD SCORELESS
Lexington and DC Power played to a scoreless draw last week. Before Friday, every time the two sides had played each other, at least three goals were scored.
- 10/25/24: DC 2 – 1 LEX
- 12/14/24: LEX 3 – 0 DC
- 3/9/25: DC 1 – 2 LEX
- 5/31/25: LEX 3 – 3 DC
SCORING STREAK
Carolina’s Maddie Mercado has scored in all three of the team’s matches thus far, tying the club record for consecutive matches with a goal previously set last season by Mia Corbin. Fort Lauderdale’s Jasmine Hamid holds the league record at four consecutive matches.
2-2 DRAWS
For the third week in a row, Carolina Ascent has recorded a 2-2 draw after scoring the equalizer in the second half.
CURRENT LEADERS
GOALS:
T-1. Madison Mercado (CAR) – 3
T-1. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 3
T-1. Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 3
T-1. Lena Silano (SPK) – 3
ASSISTS:
T-1. Emina Ekić (LEX) – 2
T-1. Sabrina McNeill (TB) – 2
T-1. Julia Lester (JAX) – 2
T-1. Meg Hughes (JAX) – 2
GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE:
T-1. Kat Asman (LEX) – 1.0
T-1. Morgan Aquino (DC) – 1.0
3. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 1.2
T-4. Rylee Foster (DAL) – 1.25
T-4. Bre Norris (BKN) – 1.25
WEEK 4 STORYLINES
SEARCHING FOR WINS
Tampa Bay and Carolina, the two teams with the most wins last season, are currently the only two that have not yet earned a win this season.
PLAYOFF REMATCH
Tampa Bay will host Dallas Trinity for the first time since the teams faced off in the semifinals of last season’s playoffs. Tampa Bay came from behind with goals from Tash Flint and Carlee Giammona to win 2-1 to advance to the Final.
UNDEFEATED RUNS
Lexington and DC Power are the two clubs competing this week that have yet to lose a match so far this season. A win or draw for either team would set a club record for longest undefeated run at four matches.
UPCOMING MILESTONES & ACTIVE STREAKS
Upcoming Milestones
Approaching 15 all-time regular season goals
Allie Thornton (DAL) – 14
Mia Corbin (CAR) – 13
Approaching 10 all-time regular season assists
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 8
Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 7
Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 7
Active Streaks
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 2970
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 2880
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 2790
Consecutive regular season matches with a goal across seasons
Fort Lauderdale United FC – 12
WEEK 5 DISCIPLINE REPORT
TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the Gainbridge Super League’s discipline report for Week 5 of the 2025/26 season:
Tampa Bay Sun FC’s Jillian Shimkin has been suspended for one game following her red card for violent conduct against Spokane Zephyr FC on September 13. Shimkin will be unavailable for selection in Tampa Bay’s contest against Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday night.
WEEK 5 MATCH NOTES
DCvBKN
- DC Power (1-0-2) remains undefeated after earning a point in a scoreless draw against Lexington last week. Brooklyn (1-2-1) returns to action after having Week 4 off.
- DC Power holds the lead in the all-time record against Brooklyn at 2-1-1. DC won 1-0 on the road in their last meeting with a first-half goal by Gianna Gourley on April 26.
- Morgan Aquino (DC) recorded her first clean sheet of the season last week. She moved up to tied fourth all-time with six clean sheets.
- Gianna Gourley has scored in both of her last two appearances against Brooklyn.
LEXvSPK
- Lexington (1-0-2) remains undefeated after earning a point in a scoreless draw against DC Power last week. Spokane (1-2-2) earned its first win of the season last week in a 2-0 victory against Tampa Bay.
- Spokane holds the lead in the all-time record against Lexington at 2-1-1. Zephyr won 2-0 in their last meeting behind goals from Emina Ekić and Ally Cook.
- Saturday will be the first time Emina Ekić, Alyssa Bourgeois, Taylor Aylmer and McKenzie Weinert play against their former club.
- Ally Cook (SPK) will face off against her former Chicago Stars teammate Sarah Griffith (LEX).
- Lena Silano (SPK) will face off against her former Long Beach State teammate Maddy Perez (LEX).
TBvDAL
- Tampa Bay (0-3-1) is still looking for its first win after falling 2-0 to Spokane last week. Dallas (3-1-0) is also coming off a loss, falling 4-1 to Fort Lauderdale.
- Tampa Bay has a slight lead in the all-time series record at 2-1-2. The Sun beat Dallas 2-1 when they last met in the playoffs semi-finals in June. Tampa Bay also won the last regular season meeting 1-0 at home behind a goal from Hannah Keane.
Early predictions for the 2025/26 Golden Award winners
Which players are early contenders to win Golden Boot, Glove, Playmaker?
We’re only a few weeks into the new Gainbridge Super League season, but based on the results we’ve seen so far, the competition is stacked, and the end-of-season awards are anybody’s game.
While it’s still too early to call, here are the players who stand out as contenders for the Golden Boot, Glove and Playmaker awards based on what we’ve seen through Week 3.
- Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals, with assists as a tiebreaker.
- Golden Glove is awarded to the goalkeeper with the best goals-against average that has played at least 60% of the team’s minutes.
- Golden Playmaker is awarded to the player who records the most assists, with assists per minute as the tiebreaker.
Golden Boot: Gianna Gourley, DC Power FC
We’ve had our eyes on Gianna Gourley since she made her debut with DC Power last spring after joining on loan from Fort Lauderdale United. The forward made an immediate impact on DC’s offense and finished the season with a team-high seven goals through 14 appearances. Through two matches so far this season, three of her five shots were on target, and her two goals are tied for first in the league after scoring a brace in DC’s opener against Sporting JAX.
However, other top strikers who joined the league mid-season like Fort Lauderdale’s Kiara Locklear and Spokane’s Ally Cook will also have a full campaign now to build on the momentum they created with their teams last year (after finishing the 24/25 season with seven and six goals, respectively). Then, there are the newcomers like Cat Barry (LEX) and Maddie Mercado (CAR), who have shown what they can do in front of goal, making this an exciting race to keep an eye on.
Golden Glove: Rylee Foster, Dallas Trinity FC
As it stands, Rylee Foster has the best goals-against average (0.33) of all goalkeepers, allowing just one goal in three matches. The Canadian international has 10 saves and two clean sheets, but even she admitted she hasn’t had too many challenges because her back line has been playing excellently.
Dallas is averaging just 3.3 shots on target faced per game (behind only DC) and has faced 22 shots total (DC and Carolina have faced the least at 21, both playing one less match than Dallas). Trinity also has the best tackle success rate at 66%.
The next keeper in line is Brooklyn’s Bre Norris with a GAA of 1.25, followed by a four-way tie at 1.5 including last season’s Goalkeeper of the Year Hope Hisey (SPK), Morgan Aquino (DC), and newcomers Kat Asman (LEX) and Jamie Gerstenberg (JAX). As defensive units create more cohesion over the course of the season, we’ll see which goalkeeper stands out above the rest.
Golden Playmaker: Emina Ekić, Lexington SC
Emina Ekić finished second behind Jill Aguilera in the Golden Playmaker race last season, and even with a new club, it seems the Bosnian international will be making a run for it again this year. Ekić is tied for first in the league with two assists and eight chances created, and she played a key role in Lexington earning four points from its first two games of the season.
According to the tiebreaker, Tampa Bay’s Sabrina McNeill is the current leader having played eight less minutes than Ekić. Her two assists already surpassed the lone one she recorded last season with Fort Lauderdale, so it will be interesting to see how involved she continues to get into the Sun’s attack and if she can keep pace with Ekić.
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WEEK 4 SCHEDULE
Friday, September 12
DC Power FC vs. Lexington SC, 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 13
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sporting JAX vs. Carolina Ascent FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC, 9:00 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 3 NOTES
MOORE MAKES HISTORY
Academy forward Rhea Moore scored the game-winner for Dallas Trinity FC less than 10 minutes after entering the match, becoming the youngest goal scorer in league history and in any women’s professional regular season match in the U.S. at 15 years, 332 days old.
DALLAS ON TOP
Dallas earned its third-consecutive win to start the season, remaining at the top of the table and setting a club record for most consecutive wins in a single season. Trinity is the only team to have recorded more than one win through the first three weeks.
BRACES ON BRACES
Lexington’s Catherine Barry became the fourth player this season to record a brace.
- DC: Gianna Gourley, 8/23/25
- SPK: Lena Silano, 8/30/25
- JAX: Ashlyn Puerta, 8/30/25
- LEX: Catherine Barry, 9/7/25
LEX BESTS BROOKLYN
Lexington SC earned its second-ever home win on Sunday, defeating Brooklyn 2-0. It was the first time that Lexington defeated Brooklyn, after going 0-2-2 in the first four meetings. It also ended an 11-match winless streak for the Girls in Green.
KEEPER STATS
Fort Lauderdale’s Bella Hara and Lexington’s Kat Asman joined Dallas’ Rylee Foster as the only goalkeepers to record a clean sheet so far this season. At 22 years old, Hara is the second-youngest goalkeeper to record a clean sheet in league history.
Additionally, Sporting JAX goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg recorded eight saves in last week’s match against Dallas, which is tied for the third-most saves in a single match.
WEEK 4 STORYLINES
SEARCHING FOR WINS
Tampa Bay, Spokane and Carolina are the only three teams to have not earned a win yet this season. Coincidentally, those were the three teams that earned the most wins during the spring schedule of last season (TB: 7, CAR: 8, SPK: 9).
SCORING STREAKS
Carolina’s Maddie Mercado has scored in both of the team’s opening matches. A third goal from the striker this weekend would tie the team’s scoring streak set last season by Mia Corbin.
Additionally, Fort Lauderdale’s Ella Simpson scored in the team’s last two matches.
UPCOMING MILESTONES & ACTIVE STREAKS
Upcoming Milestones
Approaching 15 all-time regular season goals
Allie Thornton (DAL) – 14
Mia Corbin (CAR) – 13
Approaching 10 all-time regular season assists
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 8
Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 7
Approaching 10 all-time regular season clean sheets
Hope Hisey (SPK) – 9
Active Streaks
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 2880
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 2790
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 2700
Consecutive regular season matches with a goal across seasons
Tampa Bay Sun FC – 19
Fort Lauderdale United FC – 11
WEEK 4 DISCIPLINE REPORT
TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the Gainbridge Super League’s discipline report for Week 4 of the 2025/26 season:
Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Taylor Smith has been suspended for one game following her red card for two cautionable offenses against Spokane Zephyr FC on September 6. Smith will be unavailable for selection in Fort Lauderdale’s contest against Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday night.
Lexington SC’s Hannah Johnson has been suspended for one game following her red card for two cautionable offenses against Brooklyn FC on September 7. Johnson will be unavailable for selection in Lexington’s contest against DC Power FC on Friday night.
WEEK 4 MATCH NOTES
DCvLEX
- DC Power (1-0-1) returns to action after having Week 3 off. Lexington (1-0-1) enters this weekend following a 2-0 win against Brooklyn on Sunday.
- Lexington has the lead in the head-to-head record against DC, going 2-1-1 in their four matchups last season. The teams played to a 3-3 draw when they last met in Lexington on May 31, 2025.
- Kat Asman (LEX) recorded her first clean sheet of the season. It was Lexington’s third clean sheet in club history.
- Loza Abera (DC) has scored in both of her last two appearances against Lexington.
- Hannah White and Amber Nguyen (LEX) will compete against their former University of Georgia teammates Ellie Gilbert and Margie Detrizio (DC).
- Gianna Gourley (DC) will compete against Addie McCain and Tati Fung (LEX), who all played together at Fort Lauderdale United FC in the fall of 2024.
- Sydney Cummings (DC) will compete against Taylor Alymer, McKenzie Weinert, Emina Ekić and Alyssa Bourgeois (LEX), who all played together last season at Spokane Zephyr FC.
FTLvDAL
- Fort Lauderdale United (1-0-2) is coming off its first win of the season, a 1-0 victory against Spokane Zephyr. Dallas (3-0-0) is on a three-match winning streak, most recently earning a 1-0 win against Sporting JAX.
- Fort Lauderdale holds the 2-1-1 lead in the head-to-head record between the two teams. FTL UTD won 1-0 the last time the sides met on May 24, 2025, behind a goal by Kiara Locklear.
- Bella Hara recorded five saves in last week’s match to earn the team’s first clean sheet of the season.
- Four West Virginia Mountaineers will face off against each other in this meeting. Rylee Foster (DAL) and Sh’Nia Gordon (FTL) played together for three seasons from 2016-2018. Maya McCutcheon (DAL) and Lilly McCarthy (FTL) competed together for three seasons from 2021-2023.
JAXvCAR
- Sporting JAX (1-2-0) is coming off a 1-0 loss to Dallas, while Carolina Ascent (0-0-2) is still searching for it first win of the season after most recently drawing 2-2 against Tampa Bay.
- This is the first meeting between these two teams.
- Emily Morris (CAR) will face off against her former Wake Forest teammate Kaitlyn Parks (JAX).
SPKvTB
- Spokane Zephyr (0-2-2) and Tampa Bay Sun (0-2-1) are both looking for their first win of the season. In Week 3, Spokane drew 1-1 with Brooklyn and lost 1-0 to Fort Lauderdale, while Tampa drew 2-2 against Carolina.
- Spokane holds a dominant 3-1-0 record against the reigning champs, and Zephyr won 3-2 at home the last time the two sides met on April 26, 2025.
How Brooklyn FC’s Annie Williams made her first impression count | Prinx Impact Sub
BKFC debutante scored with first touch of the game, delivering game-winner against Tampa Bay Sun FC in season opener
As the saying goes, there’s nothing like making a good first impression.
For Brooklyn FC’s Annie Williams, it only took 20 seconds.
Making her debut in the Gainbridge Super League as a second-half substitute for the hosts against defending title-holder Tampa Bay Sun FC on the opening day of the 2025/26 season, the Minnesota native scored mere moments after entering the contest, providing what proved the game-winner in a 2-1 victory at Maimonides Park for the hosts.
For her standout moment, Williams has been selected as August’s Prinx Impact Sub of the Month, a new series highlighting key substitutions that have changed the course of a game this season.
Signed in the week leading up to the opener, Williams produced a diving back-post header to head home a corner kick from the left by Jessica Garziano just inside the right upright with 18 minutes to play.
The finish gave the hosts an insurance marker they’d need as Tampa Bay pushed late to get back on level terms, pulling one goal back before Brooklyn closed out a historic win. After going winless at Maimonides Park over seven games in the spring, its opening game of its second campaign provided the first home win for the club at the venue.
Setting out their stall for how they mean to go on, the night couldn’t have gone better.
“I’m very proud of them,” said Brooklyn Head Coach Tomás Tengarrinha, who was making his debut on the sidelines for the club. “I think we did a great job, and we need to keep pushing. I think the team had spirit and good DNA that we have been working on, so I kind of expect the same.”
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Brooklyn, Spokane kick off double matchweek in New York | Week 3 Match Previews
Brooklyn FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Maimonides Park; Brooklyn, NY
Kickoff: Wednesday, September 3; 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear, 63°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Brooklyn (1-1-0) is coming off its first loss of the season after falling 1-0 to Dallas. Spokane (0-1-1) most recently drew 2-2 against DC Power.
- Brooklyn and Spokane each have a 1-1-2 record against each other. The teams played to a 2-2 draw when they last met at Maimonides Park on May 10, 2025.
- Jordan Thompson (BKN) will face off against three of her former Gonzaga teammates on Spokane: Sophia Braun, Kelsey Oyler and Charley Boone.
- Alice Barbieri (BKN) will play against her former Oregon teammate Ally Cook (SPK).
- Ginger Fontenot will play against her former team for the first time since joining Spokane this summer.
- Charley Boone (SPK) and Annie Williams (BKN) will face each other for the first time since playing this past USL W League season together on Minnesota Aurora FC.
Players to Watch
BKN – Sofia Lewis: The Jacksonville native will be one to watch as Brooklyn attempts to get back in the winning column after being shut out last week. The striker leads the team in shots and had multiple close looks in Brooklyn’s last home match.
SPK – Lena Silano: The forward got on the scoresheet for Spokane twice last weekend, recording a brace in a three-minute period to help the team take home a point. Both goals came from headers, showing the aerial threat Silano can pose to Brooklyn’s backline.
| Brooklyn FC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Tomás Tengarrinha | Josh McAllister (interim) |
| Record | 1-1-0 | 0-1-1 |
| Standings | 3rd | 8th |
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC
Kickoff: Saturday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy with chance of storms, 67°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Carolina Ascent (0-0-1) is coming off a 2-2 road draw against Fort Lauderdale. Tampa Bay (0-2-0) is looking for its first win of the season after dropping back-to-back matches.
- Carolina has never beaten Tampa Bay and has a 0-2-2 record against the reigning champs. The last time the teams met, they drew 1-1 at American Legion Memorial Stadium on May 17, 2025.
- Gabby Provenzano (TB) will face off against former Rutgers teammate Meagan McClelland (CAR).
- Audrey Harding (CAR) will play against her former UNC Wilmington teammate Sydney Schneider (TB).
- Tampa Bay Sun has not been shutout in its last 18 regular season matches and 20 matches, including postseason.
- Saturday will be Carolina Ascent’s first match at home this season. The Ascent’s home record last season was 7-2-5.
Players to Watch
TB – Sandrine Gaillard: The Swiss midfielder and summer signing came out swinging last week, finding the back of the net in her debut for the Sun against Sporting JAX. Gaillard joins the team with a wealth of experience that will only bolster the attacking presence for Tampa.
CAR – Maddie Mercado: Coming to the Ascent this summer on loan from the NWSL’s Seattle Reign, the midfielder already wrote her name in the history books with the fastest goal in league history last weekend. Mercado skillset in front of goal is adding to a Carolina attacking unit that scored the most goals of any team last season.
| Carolina Ascent FC | Tampa Bay Sun FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Denise Schilte-Brown |
| Record | 0-0-1 | 0-2-0 |
| Standings | 8th | 9th |
Sporting JAX vs. Dallas Trinity FC
Venue: Hodges Stadium UNF; Jacksonville, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 74°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams enter Week 3 coming off a win. Sporting JAX won 3-2 against Tampa Bay, and Dallas won 1-0 against Brooklyn.
- This is the first meeting between Sporting JAX and Dallas.
- Dallas is the only team in the league to win both of its opening two matches.
- Caroline Kelly (DAL) will play against her former Brooklyn FC teammate Grace Phillpotts (JAX). Both players competed with Brooklyn in the spring of last season.
Players to Watch
JAX– Ashlyn Puerta: The 18-year-old made club history last week, taking down the reigning champs for Sporting JAX’s first-ever win. The midfielder recorded the club’s first-ever brace as well, converting from the penalty spot then slotting home a goal from a tight angle just minutes after.
DAL – Wayny Balata: Joining Dallas from Spokane Zephyr this season, the Canadian midfielder has been both an attacking threat and critical playmaker for the Trinity already, finding the back of the net against her former side to help Dallas to a 2-1 season opener victory and making an assist on the game-winning goal for last week’s 1-0 victory over Brooklyn FC.
| Sporting JAX | Dallas Trinity FC | |
| Head Coach | Stacey Balaam | Chris Petrucelli |
| Record | 1-1-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Standings | 4th | 1st |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA
Kickoff: Saturday, September 6, 9:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 66°
Broadcast: Peackocktv.com
Things to Know
- Saturday will be Spokane’s second match of the week after drawing 1-1 against Brooklyn on Wednesday.
- Fort Lauderdale (0-0-2) will have its first road test after earning draws against Lexington and Carolina.
- Fort Lauderdale has never lost to Spokane with a 1-0-3 record. The teams drew 1-1 at ONE Spokane Stadium in the very last match of the regular season in which Fort Lauderdale earned a playoff spot and eliminated Spokane.
Players to Watch
SPK – Sarah McCoy: One of last season’s four Ironwomen, McCoy continues to hold down the backline for Spokane. The center back leads the team in clearances (8) and passing accuracy (88.9%) on 117 completed passes.
FTL – Ella Simpson: The defender got on the attacking end last weekend, scoring the equalizer off a header from a free kick. Simpson has played every minute of both matches thus far and will play a key role in helping Fort Lauderdale earn its first clean sheet of the season.
| Spokane Zephyr | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Josh McAllister (interim) | Tyrone Mears |
| Record | 0-1-2 | 0-0-2 |
| Standings | 6th | 5th |
Lexington SC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Sunday, September 7, 2:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 75°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Sunday will be Brooklyn’s second match of the week after drawing 1-1 against Spokane on Wednesday.
- Lexington (0-0-1) will return to action after having Week 2 off. The team drew 3-3 against Fort Lauderdale in Week 1.
- Lexington has never beaten Brooklyn and has a 0-2-2 record against them. In their last meeting, the teams drew 1-1 at Maimonides Park on April 19, 2025.
Players to Watch
LEX– McKenzie Weinert: The striker showcased her clinical finishing skills in Lexington’s first match of the season, scoring the second goal in the team’s comeback against Fort Lauderdale. Whether Weinert is in the starting lineup or coming off the bench, she provides a spark of energy to the team’s attack.
BKN – Bre Norris: Norris currently leads all goalkeepers in saves (7) while conceding just two goals across Brooklyn’s opening matches. Norris commands the team from the net and has come up big in moments when the squad needs her most.
| Lexington SC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Masaki Hemmi | Tomás Tengarrinha |
| Record | 0-0-1 | 1-1-1 |
| Standings | 7th | 3rd |
Can Sporting JAX build off its first win? | News & Notes Week 3
WEEK 3 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 3
Brooklyn FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 6
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:00 p.m. ET
Sporting JAX vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC, 9:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, September 7
Lexington SC vs. Brooklyn FC, 2:00 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 2 NOTES
DALLAS GETS IT DONE
Dallas Trinity is the only team to win both of its first two matches this season, placing them atop the table with six points.
GOAL + ASSIST
Five players have recorded at least one goal and one assist to start the season:
- DAL: Wayny Balata
- DC: Gianna Gourley
- LEX: Allison Pantuso
- JAX: Meg Hughes
- SPK: Ally Cook
FASTEST GOAL
Carolina Ascent’s Maddie Mercado recorded the fastest goal in league history – scoring 43 seconds into the team’s matchup against Fort Lauderdale United.
FIRST WIN FOR JAX
Sporting JAX secures their first-ever victory in the Gainbridge Super League after an impressive 3-2 win over the defending champions Tampa Bay Sun. 18-year-old Ashlyn Puerta recorded the team’s first brace in the match.
GOAL STREAK
FTL UTD’s Kiara Locklear and TB Sun’s Carlee Giammona both scored in each of their team’s first two matches this season.
WEEK 3 STORYLINES
HOME OPENERS
This weekend Carolina, Lexington and Spokane will all play at home for the first time this season.
TAMPA’S TOUGH START
Tampa Bay has opened the season with two losses, tying the club record for most consecutive losses. Last weekend’s result against Sporting JAX was only the third-ever loss for the Sun at home. The team will play on Saturday against Carolina Ascent, which the Sun has never lost a match against.
UPCOMING MILESTONES & ACTIVE STREAKS
Upcoming Milestones
Approaching 15 all-time regular season goals
Allie Thornton (DAL) – 14
Mia Corbin (CAR) – 12
Approaching 10 all-time regular season assists
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 8
Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 7
Approaching 10 all-time regular season clean sheets
Hope Hisey (SPK) – 9
Active Streaks
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 2700
Sarah Clark (SPK) – 2700
Consecutive regular season matches with a goal across seasons
Tampa Bay Sun FC – 18
Fort Lauderdale United FC – 10
Spokane Zephyr FC – 7
WEEK 3 DISCIPLINE REPORT
TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the Gainbridge Super League’s discipline report for Week 3 of the 2025/26 season:
Brooklyn FC Assistant Coach Francisca Ferreira has been suspended one game following her red card for a second caution against Dallas Trinity FC on August 30, 2025. Ferreira is unable to be on the sideline for Brooklyn’s contest against Spokane Zephyr FC on September 3, 2025.
WEEK 3 MATCH NOTES
BKNvSPK
- Brooklyn (1-1-0) is coming off its first loss of the season after falling 1-0 to Dallas. Spokane (0-1-1) most recently drew 2-2 against DC Power.
- Brooklyn and Spokane each have a 1-1-2 record against each other. The teams played to a 2-2 draw when they last met at Maimonides Park on May 10, 2025.
- Jordan Thompson (BKN) will face off against three of her former Gonzaga teammates on Spokane: Sophia Braun, Kelsey Oyler and Charley Boone.
- Alice Barbieri (BKN) will play against her former Oregon teammate Ally Cook (SPK).
- Ginger Fontenot will play against her former team for the first time since joining Spokane this summer.
- Charley Boone (SPK) and Annie Williams (BKN) will face each other for the first time since playing this past USL W League season together on Minnesota Aurora FC.
CARvTB
- Carolina Ascent (0-0-1) is coming off a 2-2 road draw against Fort Lauderdale. Tampa Bay (0-2-0) is looking for its first win of the season after dropping back to back matches.
- Carolina has never beaten Tampa Bay and has a 0-2-2 record against the reigning champs. The last time the teams met, they drew 1-1 at American Legion Memorial Stadium on May 17, 2025.
- Gabby Provenzano (TB) will face off against former Rutgers teammate Meagan McClelland (CAR).
- Audrey Harding (CAR) will play against her former UNC Wilmington teammate Sydney Schneider (TB).
JAXvDAL
- Both teams enter Week 3 coming off a win. Sporting JAX won 3-2 against Tampa Bay, and Dallas won 1-0 against Brooklyn.
- This is the first meeting between Sporting JAX and Dallas.
- Caroline Kelly (DAL) will play against her former Brooklyn FC teammate Grace Phillpotts (JAX). Both players competed with Brooklyn in the spring of last season.
SPKvFTL
- This will be Spokane’s second match of the week after playing Brooklyn on Wednesday.
- Fort Lauderdale (0-0-2) will have its first road test after earning draws against Lexington and Carolina.
- Fort Lauderdale has never lost to Spokane with a 1-0-3 record. The teams drew 1-1 at ONE Spokane Stadium in the very last match of the regular season in which Fort Lauderdale earned a playoff spot and eliminated Spokane.
LEXvBKN
- This will be Brooklyn’s second match of the week after playing Spokane on Wednesday.
- Lexington (0-0-1) will return to action after having Week 2 off. The team drew 3-3 against Fort Lauderdale in Week 1.
- Lexington has never beaten Brooklyn and has a 0-2-2 record against them. In their last meeting, the teams drew 1-1 at Maimonides Park on April 19, 2025.