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Four Things we Learned from Week 17 in the Gainbridge Super League

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The 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League returned on Saturday night and saw the top two contenders for the Players’ Shield make their mark, setting up a potential two-team race for the first silverware of the season between Sporting Club Jacksonville and Lexington SC over the coming months.

Elsewhere, Dallas Trinity and Spokane Zephyr were unable to capitalize after holding leads, while Tampa Bay Sun FC is still looking for its first home win of the season.

Here are four things we took away from the action in Week 17.

1. Sporting JAX Delivers Late Again Through Pennock

One of the hallmarks of Sporting Club Jacksonville’s inaugural season has been its ability to deliver late goals. The side entered the spring season tied for the league-lead with seven tallies in the final 15 minutes and stoppage time, including three game-tying goals that had helped put the side top of the Gainbridge Super League standings.

On Saturday night against Carolina Ascent FC, however, Jade Pennock delivered a first which helped ensure Sporting JAX remained a point ahead of Lexington SC in the standings. The English forward, brought on as a second-half substitute, capitalized brilliantly on Paige Kenton’s knockdown with five minutes to go for the latest game-winning goal Jacksonville has registered this season, earning a 1-0 win at Hodges Stadium.

In a top-three clash where Jacksonville goalkeeper Kaitlyn Parks had to be on her game with a four-save shutout, the hosts came through to create separation from the third-placed Ascent with their latest clutch moment.

“I honestly think our practices are so competitive, it prepares us for the games really well,” said Kenton, who bagged her league-leading sixth assist. “I think everybody on the team brings something different and unique, and when we compete in practice, it just feels like any opponent in the league.” 

2. Sideline Transition Proves No Issue for Lexington SC

If there were any qualms that Lexington SC might have an adjustment moment as former assistant Kosuke Kimura took the reins after Mac Hemmi’s move to the club’s USL Championship squad during the winter break, they were quickly allayed in a dominant 3-1 victory against Fort Lauderdale United FC that saw Emina Ekić make league history and Catherine Barry strike twice.

Saturday night’s performance was another example of how good Lexington can be when on its game. The side sprang out of the gates, recording the first four shots of the contest as Mackenzie Weinert’s eighth-minute goal gave the visitors an early lead on Ekić’s 10th career regular season assist – the first player to reach double digits in Gainbridge Super League history.

They followed that with a brace from Barry either side of halftime that took the veteran forward to nine goals this season overall. Fort Lauderdale offered a fight-back late, but despite Jasmine Hamid’s sterling finish spoiling Kat Asman’s shutout bid, there never looked a way back for the hosts.

The key question now is whether Lexington can back up this display week-in and week-out. The side has produced a handful of dominant performances this season – see its 5-1 win the last time it faced Fort Lauderdale – but has also drawn more games than it has won to sit in second place despite being undefeated in league play. With a key game against Jacksonville on the horizon on February 21, maintaining this standard will be Kimura’s priority.

3. Dallas Trinity Misses Opportunity to Close Out

One of Dallas Trinity’s better traits this season has been its ability to close out results when it strikes first. Prior to Saturday’s clash against Brooklyn FC at the Cotton Bowl, if Trinity scored first, there had only been one instance in which it had failed to take victory.

That made Camryn Lancaster’s well-taken finish against BKFC shortly before the hour-mark a potentially decisive moment as the pint-sized striker struck for a third time against Brooklyn in her career. After Sealy Strawn’s effort with 13 minutes to go hit the woodwork, though, it kept the door open for a Brooklyn side whose persistence in the second half was eventually paid off by Rebecca Cooke’s late equalizer.

Brooklyn may have held far less possession, but it did more with the ball when given the chance. Part of that was the work of Jennifer Cudjoe in the BKFC midfielder being the rock that Trinity attacks foundered on – the veteran won 7 of 8 tackles, 12 of 17 duels and made three interceptions and six recoveries – but also saw Cooke and co. get into better attacking positions consistently. It might have taken two bites at the apple, but Cooke’s finish earned a deserved point and left Trinity with only its second instance of dropped points from a winning position this season.

4. Tampa Bay Sun Show Resolve, But Can’t Break Home Duck

The key question for Tampa Bay Sun FC on Saturday night was how the side would respond to falling behind early against Spokane Zephyr FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field, where the defending title-holders had yet to win in front of its home support this season.

In those terms, the Sun’s response was a good one. The side rallied not once but twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Zephyr as Sydny Nasello and Maddie Parsons found the net either side of halftime to cancel out goals by Spokane’s Lena Silano and Felicia Knox, and got a pair of big saves late on from new addition Liz Beardsley in goal as she made her professional debut on loan from Houston Dash FC.

At the same time, the hosts couldn’t quite get over the finish line, which remains the story of their season. If there was going to be a team to rally back against, Spokane was the side – Zephyr has now dropped a league-high 11 points from winning positions this season, a habit it needs to end if it’s going to break into the playoff positions. With two winnable home games up next after a bye week against DC Power FC and Fort Lauderdale United in the February slate, Tampa Bay needs to find a way to start putting wins on the board.

Four New Signings to Watch in the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Spring Schedule 

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Attacking and defensive additions have come on board during the winter break looking to make an impact at their new clubs 

The 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season resumes this Saturday with a full slate of games on Peacock, and with it comes a collection of new faces that the league’s nine clubs have added over the winter break.  

We’ve picked out four players that could make an impact for their new club this Spring, including two versatile attackers looking to rebound and make their mark, and two experienced defenders aiming for success in the next chapters of their respective careers. 

Tune in as all four potentially make their Gainbridge Super League debuts this Saturday on Peacock. 

Ava Cook | Forward, Carolina Ascent FC 

As we noted last week, Carolina Ascent has been in search of a finisher to lift their chances in the Players’ Shield race. The addition of Ava Cook after four seasons with the Chicago Stars in NWSL is a step in that direction, with the 5-foot-10 forward aiming to recapture her form after a torn ACL resulted in limited action over the past campaign. 

A native of Battle Creek, Mich., Cook had a bright rookie season in the NWSL in 2022 with two goals and three assists in 951 minutes, production that saw her log a career-best Goals Added mark of +4.36. She continued to be a spark off the bench in 2023, scoring three goals in 961 minutes, but then injury in April, 2024 curtailed her progress. As a former standout in NCAA Division II, where she logged 76 goals and 32 assists in 80 appearances for Grand Valley State, it’s going to be interesting to see how Head Coach Phillip Poole employs his new arrival in the pursuit of an attacking boost. 

Lauren Flynn | Defender, Dallas Trinity FC 

Coming out of Florida State after starting every game of the Seminoles’ undefeated season and winning Most Outstanding Defensive Player as the side won the College Cup in 2023, Lauren Flynn was flying. Since being selected with the No. 16 pick of the last NWSL Draft by Utah Royals the following spring, things haven’t quite gone as smoothly. The 23-year-old arrives in Dallas as the potential solution to a problem for Trinity, however, as she begins the next step of her career. 

On paper, Dallas Trinity has been above average as a defensive unit in the Gainbridge Super League this season. The side ranks fourth in the league with a 1.38 Expected-Goals Against mark per 90 minutes, but the combination of some major misfires – including conceding 10 goals across meetings with Lexington SC and Fort Lauderdale United FC in September – sees the side enter the spring with an 1.62 goals-against average. Flynn’s qualities as a defender and organizer in the back line that were on display regularly with the Seminoles could translate well in Dallas as the side looks to ensure a second consecutive postseason berth. 

Maddie Pokorny | Winger, Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Entering the winter break with the fewest goals in the Gainbridge Super League, the defending title-holder Tampa Bay Sun have attempted to find some new blood that can spark a second-half rally. In acquiring Maddie Pokorny on loan from Racing Louisville, they’ve added an attacking piece looking to make a breakthrough after a frustrating year on the sidelines that previously had a solid track record in front of goal. 

Pokorny shone at Danish top-flight club HB Koge over three seasons, scoring 23 goals in 64 appearances as the club won three consecutive league title. She then latched on at Louisville as a National Team Replacement Player during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Since then, she’s logged 332 minutes for Louisville, but in her time on the field she’s been lively. Pokorny has averaged 2.17 shots per 90 minutes in the NWSL, and alongside the arrival of Jordan Fusco – who scored on her debut in the final game of the fall – she will try to spark the Sun in the final third. 

Regan Stiegleder | Defender, Lexington SC 

Lexington has made a couple of additions to its back line this winter including a versatile option in Regan Stiegleder, who enters her fifth professional campaign after spending the past two seasons with Kansas City Current in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 27-year-old served as a depth option primarily for the 2025 NWSL Shield winners, but appeared in four out of five outings as the Current won the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup, including coming on as a late substitute in the side’s 2-0 win against Gotham FC. 

Stiegleder brings additional top-flight experience from Sweden, where she began her professional career with KIF Örebro DFF in 2022. She made 54 appearances for the club across all competitions while logging 3,240 minutes in the Damallsvenskan, offering a good level of experience in one of Europe’s stronger leagues that can help bolster Lexington’s league-best defense.

Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 16

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The first half of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season has wrapped up after an exciting Fall Finale. Sporting JAX’s victory propelled the team to the top of both the league standings and Power Rankings, while Dallas, Lexington and Spokane all finished the Fall on a high note.  

For the final time this calendar year, here are the Power Rankings: 

On The Move

Rank

 

Team

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Summary
1 Sporting JAX
(7-3-4)
Week 17: vs. CAR		 1
Last Week:
2		 Sporting JAX capped off its inaugural Fall Schedule in strong fashion, going 4-0-1 over its final five matches while outscoring opponents 11–2. Ashlyn Puerta notched her 11th goal of the season in a 3–1 win over Tampa Bay, while Paige Kenton added her fifth assist. The victory sent Sporting JAX to the top of the standings, where the club will remain at least until returning to action on January 31 against Carolina.
2 Dallas Trinity FC
(6-5-2)
Week 17: vs. BKN		 1
Last Week:
1		 Dallas Trinity closed out its Fall Schedule on a strong run, winning three straight matches before settling for a 1–1 draw against Lexington on Saturday. Chioma Ubogagu scored her first goal of the season off an incredible free kick for the equalizer. With a clean injury report for the first time all year, Dallas heads into the Spring aiming for more consistency, and with Lexi Missimo and Ubogagu hitting top form, the club shapes up as a team to beat come January.
3 Lexington SC
(5-0-9)
Week 17: @ FTL
Last Week:
3		 Lexington made history by becoming the first team to go undefeated across a Fall or Spring Schedule, extending its unbeaten run to 15 matches. The club played to a draw against Dallas in the Fall Finale after Allison Pantuso found the back of the net, marking Lexington’s fourth-consecutive draw. Lexington will look to return to the win column when it opens the Spring Schedule against Fort Lauderdale.
4 Spokane Zephyr FC
(4-6-6)
Week 17: @ TB
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 Spokane finished the Fall Schedule with a 3-1 road victory over Fort Lauderdale United, and it was the first time this season Zephyr netted three goals in a contest. Cameron Tucker opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and Felicia Knox and Lena Silano added to the lead to guarantee the end to Spokane’s six-match winless streak.

Full day of matches set to close Fall Schedule | Week 16 Match Previews

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Carolina Ascent FC vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 20, 2 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 56° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Carolina (5-4-4) looks to rebound after falling 1-0 to Dallas last week. DC Power (3-5-5) is coming off a 2-2 draw with Lexington. 
  • Carolina holds a 5-0-1 record against DC Power. The Ascent won 3-2 in their last meeting on October 4 behind goals from Mackenzie George, Maddie Mercado and Alyssa Walker. 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) recently moved up to third-most all-time in regular season goals (15). She is currently second in the Golden Boot race with 8 goals this season. 

Players to Watch

CAR – Jenna Butler: The center back is the cornerstone of Carolina’s defense, leading the team in clearances and ranking second in blocks. She makes timely tackles and is an aerial threat, making it difficult for teams to get past her on the ground or in the air. 

DC – Gianna Gourley: Following her second brace of the season, Gourley moved up third on the all-time scoring list. Twelve of her 15 goals were scored on the road, making her the biggest challenge for Carolina’s defense. 

 Carolina Ascent FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Omid Namazi 
Record 5-4-4 3-5-5 
Standings 3rd 8th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 20, 3:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Sunny, 77° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Dallas (6-5-1) most recently won 1-0 against Carolina Ascent. Lexington (5-0-8) drew 2-2 with DC Power last weekend. 
  • Dallas holds a 4-1-0 record against Lexington. The Girls in Green earned their first win against Dallas in September with a 6-1 result, Lexington’s largest win in club history. 
  • Lexington is on a 14-match unbeaten streak, drawing in its last three. Dallas has won its last three matches. 
  • Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) and Emina Ekić (LEX) are one away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 
  • Addie McCain (LEX) is the all-time league leader with 17 goals. 
  • Goalkeeper Kat Asman (LEX) is tied for first in the league with five clean sheets. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Lexi Missimo: The Texas alum scored her first goal of the season last weekend to earn the 1-0 win over Carolina. Missimo is very clincal in front of goal, and she will be lethal if Dallas’ wingers can find her in the box. 

LEX – McKenzie Weinert: Weinert has now scored two goals off the bench this season. Whether she is in the starting lineup or entering as a sub, she brings an attacking energy that might be a problem for Dallas. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Chris Petrucelli Masaki Hemmi 
Record 6-5-1 5-0-8 
Standings 4th 1st 

Sporting JAX vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Hodges Stadium UNF; Jacksonville, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 20, 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Sunny, 64° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Sporting JAX (6-3-4) drew 1-1 against Fort Lauderdale last week. Tampa Bay (1-5-7) fell 3-0 to Brooklyn. 
  • Sporting JAX is 2-0-1 against Tampa Bay this season. Baylee DeSmit, Sophia Boman and Paige Kenton scored in JAX’s 3-0 win on December 6. 
  • JAX is undefeated in its last four matches (3-0-1). 
  • Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals. 
  • Meg Hughes (JAX) leads the Golden Playmaker race with 5 assists. 

Players to Watch

JAX – Sophia Boman: The midfielder controls the game from box to box, and she has shown she can get on the scoresheet from close or long range. In Jacksonville’s last match, Boman won 10 duels, created three chances, and recorded two tackles and two clearances. 

TB – McKenzie Pluck: Pluck is an engine for Tampa Bay on both sides of the field. She recorded two tackles and one clearance on the defensive end, while also sending in six crosses and creating two chances in the Sun’s last match. 

 Sporting JAX Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Stacey Balaam Denise Schilte-Brown 
Record 6-3-4 1-5-7 
Standings 2nd 9th 

Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC 

Venue: Beyond Bancard Field; Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 74° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Fort Lauderdale (4-3-6) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX. Spokane (3-6-6) did not compete in Week 15. Its last match was a 1-1 draw against Lexington on December 6. 
  • FTL has never lost to Spokane, with a record of 2-0-3. FTL won 1-0 when the sides met in Spokane behind a game-winner from Ella Simpson. 
  • Both teams are on winless streaks. Fort Lauderdale’s last win was on November 8, while Spokane has not won since October 12. 
  • Goalkeeper Hope Hisey (SPK) is tied for first in the league with five clean sheets. She is one away from 15 all-time. 

Players to Watch

FTL – Kelli Van Treeck: The outside back is not afraid to get into Fort Lauderdale’s attack, shown last week by her fourth goal of the season. However, she still dominates on the defensive end, recording four tackles, one clearance and an interception in the match as well. 

SPK – Emma Jaskaniec: Jaskaniec has moved more into an attacking role while Ally Cook has been out with an injury. In Spokane’s last match, Jaskaniec had six shots and two chances created along with her goal in the 1-1 draw. 

 Fort Lauderdale United FC Spokane Zephyr FC 
Head Coach Ali Rogers Nicole Lukic 
Record 4-3-6 3-6-6 
Standings 5th 7th 

What to watch for in the Gainbridge Super League’s Fall Finale 

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The final match day of the Gainbridge Super League’s Fall Schedule is here, and it’s sure to be a good one. Streaks are at stake, and the standings can be shaken up heading into the break. Here’s one thing to watch for in all four matches. 

Carolina Ascent FC vs. DC Power FC: Which team overcomes its struggles 

The first match of the day might be determined by which team fixes the biggest challenge it has dealt with this season: Carolina’s offense or DC’s defense.  

Ascent was on fire in 2024/25, leading the league in goals and shot conversion rate while ranking third in shooting accuracy. When Carolina got into the final third, it was almost expected that the team would score or at least carve out a good opportunity. This season, the team is second in shots but sits in the bottom half of the league in shots on target, shooting accuracy and shot conversion. Carolina has out-shot its opponent in all but one of its 13 matches but has just five wins. 

Fortunately for the Charlotte side, DC Power has not excelled defensively lately. The team has just one clean sheet, the fewest in the league, while conceding 19 goals. Last week, the team allowed Lexington to equalize twice in a match that was DC’s for the taking. Power FC has dropped six points from winning positions, which would have the team in third place instead of eighth. If DC can remain disciplined defensively on Saturday, it could be the key to the team getting its first win against Carolina. 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Lexington SC: Can Dallas score first and defend late? 

It’s the three-match winning streak against the 14-match unbeaten streak when Dallas takes on Lexington this Saturday. Lexington is still at the top of the table, but three consecutive draws have shown that this team has flaws Dallas can overcome. Against both Spokane and DC Power, Lexington conceded first but exploited defensive mistakes to equalize. 

Dallas is 5-0-1 when scoring first, and in four of those matches, the opening goal came in the first 30 minutes. Going ahead against Lexington will be one half of the battle, but the challenge will be on the defensive end. In Dallas’ last two matches, it allowed just one goal despite facing 40 shots and 13 on target. If the hosts can put together another strong performance like those, they might be the first to take down the Girls in Green this season. 

Sporting JAX vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC: How Tampa Bay responds to adversity 

It’ll be the fourth time we’ve seen this matchup this season, and Sporting JAX has had Tampa Bay’s number most times. Jacksonville secured 3-2 and 3-0 wins, and in the one draw, it looked like the Sun might get all three points before an Ashlyn Puerta strike in the 83rd minute. How Tampa Bay comes out of the gate on Saturday, and how it responds to adversity within the match, will impact the outcome. 

The Sun are coming off back-to-back 3-0 losses – only the second time in Super League history a team has suffered consecutive three-goal shutout defeats. In both matches, they conceded twice in a short timeframe, which shifted the momentum, and they were never able to recover. However, in the prior match against Lexington, Tampa Bay equalized two minutes after conceding and thwarted the Girls in Green for the rest of the night. If Tampa Bay finds itself in a hole or if the shots aren’t falling on Saturday, how will it respond to earn a result? 

Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC: Who will step up for each team 

Unlike Sporting JAX, DC Power and Lexington, Fort Lauderdale and Spokane don’t have top scorers who are expected to be on the scoresheet nearly every match. Zephyr has been without Ally Cook since October due to injury, and FTL UTD hasn’t seen the same offensive production it did last season with its big three of Jasmine Hamid, Kiara Locklear and Addie McCain. While the uncertainty of not knowing who will find the back of the net brings excitement, there also seems to be discontinuity among both teams’ attacks. 

Spokane has been shut out three times and scored just twice in its last five matches. Fort Lauderdale’s last three goals have come from defenders getting on the end of set pieces. The forwards on both teams need to find their strides in order to close out the Fall with a win. 

Will Lexington end the Fall Schedule undefeated? | News & Notes Week 16

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WEEK 16 SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 20
Carolina Ascent FC vs. DC Power FC, 2:00 p.m. ET
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Lexington SC, 3:30 p.m. ET
Sporting JAX vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC, 5:00 p.m. ET
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:30 p.m. ET

REWIND: WEEK 15

GOALS FOR GOURLEY
DC Power striker Gianna Gourley scored a brace in the 2-2 draw against Lexington to move up to third-most all-time in regular season goals (15). It was also her third brace, tying Lexington’s Emina Ekić for the most in league history.

MISSIMO’S BACK
In her first start of the season since her return from injury, Lexi Missimo scored the game-winner in Dallas’ 1-0 win over Carolina Ascent to extend Trinity’s winning streak to three matches.

FTL’S PLAYMAKER
Kelli Van Treeck scored the opener in Fort Lauderdale’s 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX. She is now tied for first on the team in goals (4) and assists (2).

FIRST FOR SULLIVAN
Katie Sullivan scored her first professional goal to equalize for JAX in the 89th minute after entering the match in the 84th. Sullivan has appeared in eight matches this season, all off the bench.

TOP OF THE SUNSHINE STATE
With the draw, Sporting JAX remains unbeaten (3-0-2) this season against its Florida opponents, Fort Lauderdale United and Tampa Bay Sun, outscoring them 10-4.

ZIMMERMAN VS. THE SUN
Catherine Zimmerman recorded a brace in Brooklyn’s 3-0 win against Tampa Bay Sun. Zimmerman is now tied with Rebecca Cooke for the most goals on the team, and all four of her goals came in Brooklyn’s three matches against Tampa Bay.

GOLDEN AWARDS CURRENT LEADERS

GOALS:

1. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 10
2. Gianna Gourley (DC) – 8
T-3. Catherine Barry (LEX) – 7
T-3. Addie McCain (LEX) – 7
5. Paige Kenton (JAX) – 6

ASSISTS:

1. Meg Hughes (JAX) – 5
T-2. Jess Garziano (BKN) – 4
T-2. Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4
T-2. Tati Fung (LEX) – 4

GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE:

1. Kat Asman (LEX) – 0.92
2. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 0.93
3. Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1.16
4. Kaitlyn Parks (JAX) – 1.33
5. Bella Hara (FTL) – 1.42

WEEK 16 STORYLINES

ON THE BRINK
Lexington’s Emina Ekić, Carolina’s Audrey Harding and Dallas’ Chioma Ubogagu 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.

FIRST PLACE UP FOR GRABS
Sporting JAX can take over first place in the standings with a win against Tampa Bay and a Lexington draw/loss against Dallas Trinity. It would be the first time JAX is No. 1 and the first time in six weeks a team besides Lexington is first.

WINNING WAYS
Dallas Trinity is on a three-match winning streak for the second time this season. A win on Saturday would not only end Lexington’s unbeaten run, but it would set a club record for most consecutive wins.

WEEK 16 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

Approaching 10 all-time regular season goals
Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 9
Mackenzie George (CAR) – 7
Sydny Nasello (TB) – 7
Loza Abera (DC) – 7
Catherine Barry (LEX) – 7
Audrey Harding (CAR) – 7

Approaching 10 all-time regular season assists
Emina Ekić (LEX) – 9
Audrey Harding (CAR) – 9
Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 9
Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 7
Mackenzie George (CAR) – 7

Approaching 15 all-time regular season shutouts
Hope Hisey (SPK) – 14

Active Streaks
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 3870
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 3690
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 3600

Consecutive regular season matches unbeaten
Lexington SC – 14 (across seasons)
Sporting JAX – 4
Dallas Trinity FC – 3

WEEK 16 MATCH NOTES

CARvDC

  • Carolina (5-4-4) looks to rebound after falling 1-0 to Dallas last week. DC Power (3-5-5) is coming off a 2-2 draw with Lexington.
  • Carolina holds a 5-0-1 record against DC Power. The Ascent won 3-2 in their last meeting on October 4 behind goals from Mackenzie George, Maddie Mercado and Alyssa Walker.
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) recently moved up to third-most all-time in regular season goals (15). She is currently second in the Golden Boot race with 8 goals this season.

DALvLEX

  • Dallas (6-5-1) most recently won 1-0 against Carolina Ascent. Lexington (5-0-8) drew 2-2 with DC Power last weekend.
  • Dallas holds a 4-1-0 record against Lexington. The Girls in Green earned their first win against Dallas in September with a 6-1 result, Lexington’s largest win in club history.
  • Lexington is on a 14-match unbeaten streak, drawing in its last three. Dallas has won its last three matches.
  • Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) and Emina Ekić (LEX) are one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
  • Addie McCain (LEX) is the all-time league leader with 17 goals.
  • Goalkeeper Kat Asman (LEX) is tied for first in the league with five clean sheets.

JAXvTB

  • Sporting JAX (6-3-4) drew 1-1 against Fort Lauderdale last week. Tampa Bay (1-5-7) fell 3-0 to Brooklyn.
  • Sporting JAX is 2-0-1 against Tampa Bay this season. Baylee DeSmit, Sophia Boman and Paige Kenton scored in JAX’s 3-0 win on December 6.
  • JAX is undefeated in its last four matches (3-0-1).
  • Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals.
  • Meg Hughes (JAX) leads the Golden Playmaker race with 5 assists.

FTLvSPK

  • Fort Lauderdale (4-3-6) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX. Spokane (3-6-6) did not compete in Week 15. Its last match was a 1-1 draw against Lexington on December 6.
  • FTL has never lost to Spokane, with a record of 2-0-3. FTL won 1-0 when the sides met in Spokane behind a game-winner from Ella Simpson.
  • Both teams are on winless streaks. Fort Lauderdale’s last win was on November 8, while Spokane has not won since October 12.
  • Goalkeeper Hope Hisey (SPK) is tied for first in the league with five clean sheets. She is one away from 15 all-time.

Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 15

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While Week 15 didn’t see a new number one in the Standings, there is a new team in the top spot of the Power Rankings. Dallas Trinity won its third straight over a strong Carolina Ascent, catapulting the Texas side into a playoff position. Lexington and Sporting JAX both salvaged a point after late-match heroics.  

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1 Dallas Trinity FC
(6-5-1)
Week 16: vs. LEX		 3
Last Week:
4		 Dallas Trinity FC won its third-consecutive match this week after a 1-0 victory at the Cotton Bowl over Carolina Ascent. While Carolina led Dallas in almost every statistic, Dallas managed to find the back of the net in Lexi Missimo’s first match back in the starting lineup after suffering an injury in February. Dallas will look to finish the Fall Schedule with another W at home against Lexington this weekend.
2 Sporting JAX
(6-3-4)
Week 16: vs. TB		 1
Last Week:
1		 Sporting JAX looked as though it was going to suffer its first loss since Halloween, but substitute Katie Sullivan pounced on the end of a rebound in the 89th minute and buried the equalizer, earning a point at home against Fort Lauderdale United FC. The expansion side closes out the Fall with a fourth meeting and second in three weeks against Tampa Bay Sun.
3 Lexington SC
(5-0-8
Week 16: @ DAL
Last Week:
3		 While Lexington is still unbeaten this season, the team has drawn its last three matches, most recently finishing 2-2 at home against DC Power FC. The club will need a win against a red-hot Dallas to do something a Gainbridge Super League club has never done – go an entire Fall or Spring Schedule undefeated.
4 Brooklyn FC
(4-6-5)
Week 16: —
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 While Brooklyn FC has had an up-and-down last few months, the team has won three of its last five matches and moved up the league standings to sixth place. Catherine Zimmerman netted a brace last week in the team’s dominate 3-0 win against Tampa Bay, and now the club goes into the Winter Break on a high.

Dallas hosts Carolina, Florida foes rematch in Jacksonville | Week 15 Match Previews

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Lexington SC vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 13, 2 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy with snow, 35° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Lexington (5-0-7) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Spokane Zephyr. DC Power (3-5-4) lost 2-1 to Dallas Trinity in its last match. 
  • Lexington has a 2-1-2 record against DC Power. The teams last played to a scoreless draw on September 12, which was DC’s only clean sheet of the season. 
  • Lexington is on a 13-match unbeaten streak. DC has lost its last two matches. 
  • Goalkeeper Kat Asman (LEX) is tied for first in the league with five clean sheets. 
  • Emina Ekić (LEX) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 
  • Addie McCain (LEX) is the all-time league leader with 17 goals. 

Players to Watch

LEX – Addie McCain: The midfielder has played the hero in two matches when it looked like Lexington’s unbeaten streak was on the line. McCain’s composure in front of goal may be the key to getting past DC’s defense. 

DC – Susanna Fitch: Fitch puts effort on both ends of the field in the outside back position. She has recorded 37 crosses and 14 chances created while also tallying 33 clearances and 17 tackles won. 

 Lexington SC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Masaki Hemmi Omid Namazi 
Record 5-0-7 3-5-4 
Standings 1st 8th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 13, 3:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Sunny, 63°  

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Both teams enter Saturday coming off a home win in Week 14. Dallas (5-5-1) won 2-1 against DC Power, and Carolina Ascent (5-3-4) won 1-0 against Brooklyn FC. 
  • Saturday will be the first meeting of the season between the two sides. Dallas held a 2-1-1 record against Ascent last year. Their last meeting was the regular season finale where Dallas won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. 
  • Both teams have earned back-to-back wins, and both wins were clean sheets for Carolina. 
  • Carolina is unbeaten (5-0-3) when scoring first but has not won when conceding first (0-3-1). 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) and Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) are one away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 
  • Caroline Kelly (DAL) will face her former Brooklyn FC teammates Mackenzie George, Luana Grabias and Sydney Martinez (CAR). 

Players to Watch

DAL – Allie Thornton: It had to have felt good for Thornton to get back on the scoresheet last week. The forward netted her third goal of the season in last week’s win over DC, which might open the floodgates for the reigning Golden Boot winner. 

CAR – Mia Corbin: Corbin returned to the starting lineup last week and provided the game-winning assist on Audrey Harding’s goal just before halftime. Whether she is scoring or playmaking, she will be one for Dallas’s defenders to watch. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Carolina Ascent FC 
Head Coach Chris Petrucelli Philip Poole 
Record 5-5-1 5-3-4 
Standings 5th 3rd 

Sporting JAX vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: Hodges Stadium UNF; Jacksonville, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 13, 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 66° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Sporting JAX (6-3-3) won 3-0 against Tampa Bay Sun in its last match. Fort Lauderdale did not compete in Week 14. 
  • Sporting JAX won 2-0 in the team’s first match against FTL UTD on November 22 behind goals from Ashlyn Puerta and Paige Kenton. 
  • Puerta and Kenton have both scored in their last four matches. They are the highest-scoring teammate duo in the league (16 combined goals). 
  • Sporting JAX is on a three-match winning and clean sheet streak. Fort Lauderdale is winless (0-2-1) in its last three matches. 
  • Sporting JAX has the current leader in goals (Puerta) and assists (Hughes). 

Players to Watch

JAX – Paige Kenton: Kenton is on the cusp of a new record as the forward has scored in her last four matches. Kenton’s speed allowed her to get behind Fort Lauderdale’s backline the last time out, which might be the way to get her seventh goal of the season. 

FTL – Kiara Locklear: Fort Lauderdale’s No. 9 has been shut out since September after scoring in four of the team’s first five matches. Her teammates will be looking to her to end JAX’s three-match shutout streak. 

 Sporting JAX Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Stacey Balaam Ali Rogers 
Record 6-3-3 4-3-5 
Standings 2nd 4th 

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Brooklyn FC 

Venue: Suncoast Credit Union Field; Tampa, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear, 66° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Tampa Bay (1-4-7) enters Saturday coming off a 3-0 loss to Sporting JAX, and Brooklyn (3-6-5) fell 1-0 to Carolina Ascent. 
  • Tampa Bay holds a 0-3-3 record against Brooklyn. The teams tied 2-2 in their last meeting on October 11 behind goals from Tash Flint and Ava Tankersley, with Rebecca Cooke and Catherine Zimmerman scoring two equalizers for Brooklyn. 
  • Tampa Bay is the only remaining team without a home win this season. 

Players to Watch

TB – Tash Flint: The English striker has yet to find consistency since coming back from injury. She scored the last time out against Brooklyn, and Tampa Bay will need her as it looks to get back to winning ways. 

BKN – Sam Kroeger: Coming off her first Team of the Month honor, Kroeger has been the key in Brooklyn earning results lately. She excels at winning possession in the midfield and plays her teammates into space to create scoring opportunities. 

 Tampa Bay Sun FC Brooklyn FC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Tomás Tengarrinha 
Record 1-4-7 3-6-5 
Standings 9th 7th