Carolina Ascent FC
Brooklyn kicks off match day in Charlotte, Lexington hosts Spokane in rematch | Week 14 Match Previews
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 |
Which Sporting JAX players are going in the record books? | News & Notes Week 14
WEEK 14 SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 6
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Brooklyn FC, 2:00 p.m. ET
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, 2:00 p.m. ET
Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power FC, 6:30 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Sporting JAX, 7:30 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 13
IN THE RECORD BOOKS
Lexington SC drew 1-1 against Tampa Bay Sun FC on November 22, setting the new league record with its 12th consecutive match without a loss. The draw put Lexington’s record at 5-0-6 record with 21 points, surpassing its total from last season (18).
FASTEST TO 10
Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) scored her tenth goal of the season, becoming the fastest player to reach double digit goals in just 946 minutes, beating the previous record by nearly 600 minutes. The goal also marked her fourth consecutive match with a goal, tying the league record set by Jasmine Hamid (FTL) last season.
KEEPING IT CLEAN
Carolina Ascent FC won 1-0 against DC Power with Meagan McClelland earning the team’s first clean sheet of the season. Brooklyn’s Bre Norris made three saves to earn her first clean sheet of the season in her return to play since September 7. Sporting JAX’s Kaitlyn Parks saved a penalty kick in the final moments of the 2-0 win against Fort Lauderdale for the team’s first clean sheet at home this season.
STAR SUB
Brooklyn FC earned a 1-0 win in its last home match of the fall behind the game-winner from Sofia Lewis. Both of her goals this season have come off the bench.
INTERNATIONAL DUTY
21 Gainbridge Super League were called up to represent their countries during the November FIFA window.
- Carolina’s Jill Aguilera netted four goals in Puerto Rico’s 7-0 victory over Saint Lucia, and teammate Maria Tapia started in the match as well.
- Fort Lauderdale’s Nia Christopher started for Bermuda in their loss to Guatemala.
- DC Power’s Claire Constant started for Haiti in their 9-0 win over Belize.
- Carolina Academy goalkeeper Charlotte Burge recorded a clean sheet for the U.S. U-20 team against China. Dallas’ Sealey Strawn started for the U.S. U-20 team against England.
- Sporting JAX’s Georgia Brown recorded her first start for Scotland’s Senior National Team in the 3-2 victory against China.
- Sporting JAX’s Daviana Vaka captained the Tongan National Team in their World Cup Qualifying matches.
- Fort Lauderdale’s Stella Nyamekye and Brooklyn’s Jennifer Cudjoe started for Ghana in the match against England.
- Tampa Bay’s Academy goalkeeper Braelynn Galt started in all three of Scotland’s Round One matches for the U-19 Women’s Euro Qualifiers.
- Carolina’s B Hylton started for the England U-20 team in the 3-2 win against Mexico.
- Fort Lauderdale’s Kathrynn Gonzalez started in the Dominican Republic’s 2-2 draw against Suriname.
GOLDEN AWARDS CURRENT LEADERS
GOALS:
1. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 10
2. Catherine Barry (LEX) – 7
3. Addie McCain (LEX) – 6
T-4. Gianna Gourley (DC) – 5
T-4. Paige Kenton (JAX) – 5
ASSISTS:
T-1. Jess Garziano (BKN) – 4
T-1. Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4
T-1. Tati Fung (LEX) – 4
T-1. Meg Hughes (JAX) – 4
GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE:
1. Kat Asman (LEX) – 0.82
2. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 0.93
3. Sydney Schneider (TB) – 1.25
4. Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1.3
5. Morgan Aquino (DC) – 1.36
WEEK 14 STORYLINES
ON THE BRINK
Lexington’s Emina Ekić and Carolina’s Audrey Harding have each recorded nine assists across this season and last season. The next to record one will become the first player in league history to reach double-digit assists. Dallas’ Chioma Ubogagu is right behind them with eight assists.
SCORELESS SHOWDOWN
Lexington and Spokane will face off for the third time this season on Saturday. Both previous meetings ended in scoreless draws. Spokane is the only team to shut out Lexington twice, as the Girls in Green are the highest scoring team in the league and averaging over 2 goals per game.
DEFENDING THE BAY
Tampa Bay Sun looks to earn its first home win of the season this Saturday against Sporting JAX. The last time the two sides met at Suncoast Credit Union Field, the visitors won 3-2.
WEEK 14 DISCIPLINE REPORT
TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report.
UPCOMING MILESTONES & ACTIVE STREAKS
Upcoming Milestones
Approaching 15 all-time regular season goals
Mia Corbin (CAR) – 13
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 12
Gianna Gourley (DC) – 12
Approaching 10 all-time regular season goals
Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 9
Mackenzie George (CAR) – 7
Approaching 10 all-time regular season assists
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 9
Audrey Harding (CAR) – 9
Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 8
Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 7
Mackenzie George (CAR) – 7
Approaching 15 all-time regular season shutouts
Hope Hisey (SPK) – 14
Active Streaks
Consecutive matches with a goal
Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 4 *tied league record
Paige Kenton (JAX) – 3
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 3780
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 3510
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 3420
Consecutive regular season matches unbeaten
Lexington SC – 12 (across seasons)
Tampa Bay Sun FC – 7
WEEK 14 MATCH NOTES
CARvBKN
- 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 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.
LEXvSPK
- 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.
DALvDC
- 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.
TBvJAX
- 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.
Gainbridge Super League Team of the Month – November
The Gainbridge Super League announced the Team of the Month for November, with Sporting JAX striker Paige Kenton earning Player of the Month.
Kenton tallied two goals and one assist to lead Sporting JAX to an undefeated November, helping the expansion side move up to second place in the standings.
GK: Kaitlyn Parks, Sporting JAX – The former Michigan State Spartan posted back-to-back clean sheets last month and recorded 10 saves to help JAX earn consecutive wins in November.
D: Sabrina McNeill, Tampa Bay Sun FC – The defender played every minute for the Sun last month, winning 15 duels, tallying one assist, and heading home the equalizer to earn Tampa Bay a point against Lexington.
D: Georgia Brown, Sporting JAX – The Scottish center back tallied 11 clearances and won five duels while maintaining 86% passing accuracy to lead JAX’s defense to two clean sheets.
D: Jenna Butler, Carolina Ascent FC – Butler showed her composure playing every minute of both matches, making 17 clearances and winning seven duels on 88% passing accuracy.
D: Susanna Fitch, DC Power FC – The right back was a critical playmaker for DC last month. Fitch created six chances, won 10 duels and six tackles, and she scored a goal in the 3-2 win over Dallas.
M: Sam Kroeger, Brooklyn FC – Kroeger tallied an assist on both game-winning goals in Brooklyn’s two wins last month. The midfielder was also a dominant defensive presence, making 14 clearances and 10 interceptions across 360 minutes.
M: Lily Nabet, Fort Lauderdale United FC – Nabet dominated the midfield for Fort Lauderdale last month, recording 41 duels, seven tackles and 10 clearances in 434 minutes.
M: Taylor Aylmer, Lexington SC – Aylmer controlled the midfield for Lexington last month, maintaining 82% passing accuracy across 102 passes and earning an 88% duel success rate with 14 duels won.
F: Rhea Moore, Dallas Trinity FC – The 16-year-old striker was a super substitute for Trinity last month, tallying one assist and one goal last month, both of which were off the bench. She also recorded four shots and four chances created.
F: McKenzie Weinert, Lexington SC – The winger logged 141 minutes for the Girls in Green last month, including scoring the opening goal and assisting the second in Lexington’s 2-0 win over Brooklyn on November 15.
F: Paige Kenton, Sporting JAX – Kenton found the back of the net twice, earned one assist and won 13 duels to earn JAX back-to-back victories in November and her first Player of the Month honor.
Coach: Masaki Hemmi, Lexington SC – Hemmi helped the Girls in Green set the new league record with their 12th consecutive match undefeated. Lexington sits at the top of the table and leads the league with a +15 goal differential.
Bench: Madison McComasky (FTL), Vivianne Bessette (TB), Emma Jaskaniec (SPK), Rebecca Cooke (BKN), Rylee Baisden (CAR), Gianna Gourley (DC), Sydney Schneider (TB)
21 Gainbridge Super League players called up for November international window
Gainbridge Super League clubs may not have any matches this week, but there will be no shortage of action as 21 players answer the call to represent their country on the senior and youth international stage. Seven clubs will be represented across 11 countries competing in international friendlies and major tournament qualifiers.
Eight Players Suit Up for CONCACAF Women’s Championship Qualifiers
Eight Gainbridge Super League players have been selected to represent their countries in the CONCACAF Women’s Qualifiers at the end of November. The qualifiers are the preliminary stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship tournaments which take place next year.
Puerto Rico will feature three Carolina Ascent FC players: Sydney Martinez, Jill Aguilera and Maria Tapia. Martinez and Aguilera make their return to the CONCACAF stage after playing a part in the historic Gold Cup run last year. Tapia, a 17-year-old Academy product, earned her first call-up alongside her club teammates. DC Power FC’s Jaydah Bedoya will also join the Puerto Rican squad for the first time, after previously representing Ecuador on the international stage.
A Fort Lauderdale United FC duo of Kathrynn González and Nia Christopher will also compete in the qualifiers with the Dominican Republic and Bermuda National Teams, respectively. DC Power defender Claire Constant will rejoin Haiti, and Tampa Bay Sun FC goalkeeper Sydney Schneider is set to compete with Jamaica after her recent call-up to the team last month.
Five more players set to compete in friendlies, international qualifiers
Sporting JAX defenders Daviana Vaka and Georgia Brown will join their home nations this month. Vaka will represent Tonga during Oceania Football Confederation 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, while Brown is set to rejoin Scotland after making her senior debut last month.
Brooklyn FC’s Na-Yeong Shin has been called up to the South Korea Women’s National Team for upcoming friendlies, and new Brooklyn signing Jennifer Cudjoe will join Ghana for a friendly against England. Cudjoe will be alongside Fort Lauderdale midfielder Stella Nyamekye, who rejoins the Black Queens after helping them qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations last month.
Eight teenagers earn youth international call-ups
Five Gainbridge Super League players will face off this weekend as the England and U.S. U-20 teams compete in Spain. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX), Sealey Strawn (DAL) and Charlotte Burge (CAR) will represent the Stars and Stripes, while B Hylton (CAR) and Princess Ademiluyi (FTL) will be on the other side with the Lionesses.
Fort Lauderdale’s Alexa Strickler and Dallas’ Caroline Swann will join the U.S. U-18/19 and U-17 teams for training camps. Tampa Bay goalkeeper Braelynn Galt was also called up to the Scotland U-19 National Team for Round One of the U-19 European Qualifiers.
Gainbridge Super League young stars face off during international break
Five Gainbridge Super League standouts have answered the call to represent their country in a showdown between England and the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Teams on November 29. The players will travel to San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain for the international friendly. Both England and the U.S. have already secured qualification for the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Poland next September, but this friendly is an important chance for both squads to strategize and prepare for the upcoming tournament.
U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team Call-Ups
Ashlyn Puerta – Sporting JAX
The Golden Boot leader has made her mark in the Gainbridge Super League this season, drawing notice from her national team. The midfielder earned her first U.S. U-20 cap in May 2025 in the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship in Costa Rica, where her side dominated its group matches to ultimately qualify for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup and earn the top seed.
Sealy Strawn – Dallas Trinity FC
The reigning Young Player of the Year has been an asset in Dallas Trinity’s attack this season, playing in every match and recording two goals and an assist. The forward has also gotten on the scoresheet for the U.S. this year, slotting home a goal for the U-20 squad in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, boosting her side to an 8-0 victory over Guyana.
Charlotte Burge – Carolina Ascent FC
Following her recent participation in the U.S. U-20 October 2025 Camp, Charlotte Burge returns to represent her country at the end of November. The goalkeeper made history in the Gainbridge Super League after signing with Carolina Ascent in 2024 as the youngest professional goalkeeper in the U.S. and will be one to watch as she strives to cement herself in history with her national team as well.
England U-20 Women’s National Team Call-Ups
B Hylton – Carolina Ascent
Carolina Ascent’s first Academy player to sign a professional contract, B Hylton, returns to represent England with the U-20 squad at the end of November. The 18-year-old midfielder previously represented England’s U-19 side in 2024, and has made six appearances for the Ascent this season. Hylton will line up on the opposite side of the pitch from her Carolina teammate, Charlotte Burge.
Princess Ademiluyi – Fort Lauderdale United FC
Since joining Fort Lauderdale United FC on loan in September, Princess Ademiluyi has made eight appearances for the Florida side, creating two chances and winning 13 duels. Ademiluyi has long been a part of the England Youth National Team system, earning 14 caps with England’s U-19 squad since October of 2024. The forward most recently represented England in the UEFA Women’s U-19 Euro tournament in June 2025, where she started all three games for England, and has scored five goals in her last four matches for the Three Lionesses.
Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 13
Week 13 of the Gainbridge Super League 2025/26 season saw new records set and a shake up in the standings. Here are our top four teams heading into the final few weeks of the fall slate.
On The Move
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Change |
Summary |
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Lexington SC (5-0-6) Week 14: vs. SPK |
 Last Week: 1 |
Lexington SC earned a 1-1 draw with Tampa Bay Sun FC to set the longest unbeaten streak in league history at 12 matches. Catherine Barry sent a magnificent volley into the back of the net to see the Girls in Green retain the top spot on the table for the fifth week in a row. |
| 2 |  |
Sporting JAX (5-3-3) Week 14: @ TB |
 Last Week: Not Ranked |
Sporting JAX collected its second-consecutive clean sheet on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Fort Lauderdale United FC. Paige Kenton and Ashlyn Puerta each found the back of the net, while goalkeeper Kaitlyn Parks denied a penalty to preserve the shutout. JAX’s first home win moved the expansion side to second place in the standings. |
| 3 |  |
Tampa Bay Sun FC (1-3-7) Week 14: vs. JAX |
 1Last Week: 2 |
Tampa Bay Sun FC earned a hard-fought point at home last weekend in the draw against Lexington. The Sun responded just two minutes after conceding early with a brilliant header from Sabrina McNeill. Tampa Bay’s backline, led by goalkeeper Sydney Schneider, made multiple critical clearances to keep the match level. |
| 4 |  |
Carolina Ascent FC (4-3-4) Week 14: vs. BKN |
Last Week: Not Ranked |
Carolina Ascent FC earned its first clean sheet of the season last Friday with a dominant defensive performance to secure a 1-0 win against DC Power FC. The game-winner came early in the second half, with a brilliant cross from Emily Morris finding the head of Rylee Baisden to earn all three points on the road. |
Week 13 Photo Gallery
Fort Lauderdale continues Florida matchups against Sporting JAX | Week 13 Match Previews
DC Power FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington D.C.
Kickoff: Friday, November 21, 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 55°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- DC Power (3-3-4) is coming off a 3-1 win against Fort Lauderdale United. Carolina Ascent (3-3-4) did not compete in Week 12. Its most recent result was a 1-0 loss to Fort Lauderdale on November 8.
- DC Power has never won against Carolina Ascent and holds a 0-4-1 record against the Charlotte team. Carolina won 3-2 when the teams last met on October 4 behind goals from Mackenzie George, Maddie Mercado and Alyssa Walker.
- Carolina is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season.
- Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
Players to Watch
DC – Dasia Torbert: The University of Georgia alum scored her first two professional goals last week to earn the 3-1 victory for DC Power, its first home win of the season.
CAR – Mackenzie George: The forward has provided a spark for Carolina’s attack since earning her starting role in September. George recorded three shots and six crosses in the Ascent’s last match against Fort Lauderdale.
| DC Power FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Omid Namazi | Philip Poole |
| Record | 3-3-4 | 3-3-4 |
| Standings | 5th | 6th |
Brooklyn FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC
Venue: Maimonides Park; Brooklyn, NY
Kickoff: Saturday, November 22, 1 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy, 39°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams enter Saturday coming off a loss. Brooklyn (2-5-5) fell 2-0 loss to Lexington, and Spokane (3-5-5) lost 2-0 to Dallas Trinity.
- Both teams hold a 1-1-3 record against the other. The sides drew 1-1 in their last meeting on September 3 behind goals from Emma Loving (BKN) and Emma Jaskaneic (SPK).
- Spokane is on a four-match winless streak and has not earned all three points since its 2-0 win over Dallas on October 12.
- Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets.
Players to Watch
BKN – Leah Scarpelli: The defender gets it done on both ends of the field for Brooklyn, logging 25 interceptions, two assists and two goals, including the game-winner in the match against DC Power FC.
SPK – Ginger Fontenot: Fontenot has come close to scoring multiple times over the past couple of weeks, recording four shots in last week’s match against Dallas. Her speed and scoring versatility will be dangerous for Brooklyn’s backline.
| Brooklyn FC | Spokane Zephyr FC | |
| Head Coach | Tomás Tengarrinha | Nicole Lukic |
| Record | 2-5-5 | 3-5-5 |
| Standings | 8th | 4th |
Sporting JAX vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: Hodge Stadium UNF; Jacksonville, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 71°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Sporting JAX did not compete in Week 12. Its last result was a 2-0 win over Dallas Trinity on November 8. Fort Lauderdale is coming off a 1-1 draw against Tampa Bay Sun.
- Saturday will be the first meeting between Sporting JAX and FTL UTD.
- Daviana Vaka (JAX) will play against her former club for the first time. Her twin sister, Laveni, plays for FTL but is unavailable due to injury.
- Kaitlyn Parks (JAX) will play against her former Wake Forest teammate Laurel Ansbrow (FTL).
- Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) currently leads the league with nine goals and has scored in her last three appearances.
Players to Watch
JAX – Baylee DeSmit: The midfielder recently moved into the starting XI, and she picked up her first assist of the season in JAX’s most recent 2-0 win over Dallas Trinity FC.
FTL – Madison McComasky: McComasky showed last week that she is another one of the many attacking threats Fort Lauderdale has on its backline. The center back got on the end of a rebound for the equalizer against Tampa Bay, becoming the third defender on the team to score a goal.
| Sporting JAX | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Stacey Balaam | Ali Rogers |
| Record | 4-3-3 | 4-2-5 |
| Standings | 3rd | 2nd |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Lexington SC
Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear, 71°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Tampa Bay (1-3-6) enters Saturday coming off a 1-1 draw against Fort Lauderdale. Lexington (5-0-5) most recently won 2-0 against Brooklyn.
- Tampa Bay has won all four previous matches against Lexington, outscoring the Girls in Green 13-4. Saturday will be their first meeting of the season.
- Both teams are currently riding undefeated runs. Lexington is unbeaten in its last 11 matches, and Tampa Bay is unbeaten in its last six.
- Madi Parsons (TB) will compete against her former club for the first time. She led Lexington in goals (6) and assists (5) last season.
- Gabby Provenzano (TB) will play against her former Rutgers teammate Taylor Aylmer (LEX).
- Jilly Shimkin (TB) will play against her former Penn State teammate Kat Asman (LEX).
- Sabrina McNeill (TB) will play against her former Fort Lauderdale United teammates Addie McCain and Tati Fung (LEX).
Players to Watch
TB – Sabrina McNeill: The defender has been a key playmaker for Tampa Bay this season. McNeill is tied for first on the team in assists (3) and leads her side in both chances created (13) and crosses (36).
LEX – Addie McCain: McCain continues to be a reliable presence in the midfielder and in Lexington’s attack this season. She scored her sixth goal of the campaign last week in the 2-0 win against Brooklyn, tying her with Catherine Barry for most goals on the team.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Lexington SC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Masaki Hemmi |
| Record | 1-3-6 | 5-0-5 |
| Standings | 9th | 1st |