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Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 12

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With two shutout victories, stoppage time equalizers and a thrilling Florida Derby, Week 12 of the Gainbridge Super League 2025/26 season had us on the edge of our seats. Here are our top four teams that rose to the challenge in the Week 12 Power Rankings.  

On The Move

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Team

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Summary
1 Lexington SC
(5-0-5)
Week 13: @ TB
Last Week:
1		 Lexington SC earned a third-consecutive win last weekend with a 2-0 victory over Brooklyn FC, propelled by a lethal attacking combination of McKenzie Weinert and Addie McCain. The win sees the Girls in Green maintain their hold at the top of the table with 11 matches undefeated, tying for the longest unbeaten streak in Gainbridge Super League history.
2 Tampa Bay Sun FC
(1-3-6)
Week 13: vs. LEX
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 Tampa Bay Sun FC surges into the Power Rankings following a hard-earned 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale United FC last Saturday. Sydny Nasello showcased her clinical finishing skills, converting a penalty to earn her side a point on the road and extending the Sun’s own unbeaten run to six matches.
3 DC Power FC
(3-3-4)
Week 13: vs. CAR
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 DC Power FC made a strong statement last Wednesday, securing a 3-1 win over Fort Lauderdale United FC for its first home victory of the season. A first half brace from Dasia Torbert followed by Loza Abera’s goal in the closing minutes of the match, sees Power FC jump up to fifth place on the table.
4 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(4-2-5)
Week 13: @ JAX		 2
Last Week:
2		 Fort Lauderdale United FC showcased its grit and perseverance in its second of two matches last week. Madison McComasky pounced on a rebound for a stoppage-time equalizer to earn a point in the draw with Tampa Bay Sun FC. Fort Lauderdale will look to take home all three points in its next Florida Derby, with its first meeting against Sporting JAX this Saturday.

What we learned from Week 12 in the Gainbridge Super League 

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We’re three months into the Gainbridge Super League season, and Week 12 saw some streaks snapped while others were extended. Here are our three biggest takeaways from last week’s action. 

Lexington looks unstoppable 

What team is going to be able to stop Lexington? Right now, we’re still waiting for an opponent to step up to the mark. The Girls in Green have tied the record for the longest undefeated streak in league history at 11 matches, and there are no signs of slowing down. 

Hannah Sharts’ long throw-ins are essentially the equivalent of a free kick or corner and have led to numerous goals, including McKenzie Weinert’s on Saturday. Lexington then connected on a 16-pass build up that led to the insurance goal in the 2-0 win against Brooklyn. Lexington’s attack combined with the defense that just earned its fifth clean sheet of the season is more than deserving of its first-place spot in the standings. 

Fort Lauderdale is struggling in transition 

Fort Lauderdale United left points on the table in its double gameweek because of transition moments both defensively and offensively. DC Power went from goalkeeper Morgan Aquino to the other end of the field in 15 seconds through three passes for Dasia Torbert’s first goal of the night. The second goal came from Anna Bagley winning possession of the ball and DC quickly going on the counterattack. FTL’s defense had no answer. 

In the second match of the week, Fort Lauderdale recorded 13 shots to Tampa Bay’s eight but only managed to eke out a draw from Madison McComasky jumping on a bobbled save. Julia Grosso created three great chances in transition that nobody got on the end of. Jasmine Hamid smartly played a quick restart after a foul that caught the Sun off guard, but Kelli Van Treeck couldn’t put it away. These moments are what’s stopping Fort Lauderdale from challenging Lexington at the top of the table. 

The young stars are shining in Dallas 

No other USL Academy signings are impacting their team quite like Sealey Strawn and Rhea Moore. The duo became the first teenagers in the league to score in the same game in Dallas’ 2-0 win over Spokane Zephyr FC on Saturday to end Trinity’s losing streak. They combined for five of Dallas’ eight shots, scoring two incredible goals that Zephyr’s standout goalkeeper Hope Hisey had no chance of stopping. 

Whether Moore and Strawn are in the starting lineup or coming off the bench, they have been consistent game-changers for Dallas this season. They are both shooting at a 50% accuracy rate, and their two goals are tied for most on the team alongside Allie Thornton. Strawn, the reigning Young Player of the Year, has picked up right where she left off last season, but Dallas having another young star in Moore will be huge, especially when Strawn heads to UNC in the spring. 

Fort Lauderdale kicks off double matchweek at Audi Field | Week 12 Match Previews

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DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington D.C. 

Kickoff: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear, 48°       

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • DC Power (2-3-4) is coming off a 1-0 loss to Brooklyn last weekend. Fort Lauderdale (4-1-4) won its last match 1-0 against Carolina Ascent.
  • Wednesday will be Fort Lauderdale’s first of two matches this week.
  • Both teams have a 1-1-2 record against each other. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw on May 20 last season behind goals from Loza Abera and Sabrina McNeill.
  • Gianna Gourley and Makenna Gottschalk (DC) will play against their former team.
  • Katie Duong (DC) will face off against her former Stanford teammate Haley Craig (FTL).
  • Madison Murnin (DC) will face off against her former University of Central Florida teammate Darya Rajaee (FTL).
  • Jaydah Bedoya (DC) will face off against her former West Virginia teammate Lily McCarthy (FTL). Bedoya will also play against her former Carolina Ascent teammate Kathrynn Gonzalez (FTL).

Players to Watch

DC – Katie Duong: The midfielder showed her defensive skills in her second straight start for Power FC in last weekend’s clash with Brooklyn, making six clearances, winning five duels, and tallying three tackles.  

FTL – Jasmine Hamid: The forward got back on the scoresheet for FTL UTD last week, scoring the game-winner in the 1-0 victory against Carolina Ascent. Hamid was also recently named to the October Team of the Month and is re-finding her stride from last season.

 DC Power FC Fort Lauderdale United FC  
Head Coach Omid Namazi Ali Rogers 
Record 2-3-4 4-1-4 
Standings 7th 2nd 

Brooklyn FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: Maimonides Park; Brooklyn NY 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 15, 3:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 37°       

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Brooklyn (2-4-5) is coming off a 1-0 win over DC Power. Lexington (4-0-5) did not compete in Week 11. Its most recent result was a 4-2 win over Sporting JAX on October 31.
  • Brooklyn has a 2-1-2 record against Lexington. The Girls in Green won 2-0 when the teams last met on September 7 behind a brace from Cat Barry.
  • Jess Garziano (BKN) and Tati Fung (LEX) are tied for first in the league this season with four assists each.
  • Emina Ekić (LEX) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
  • Brooklyn and Kelsey Daugherty recorded their first clean sheet of the season last week.

Players to Watch

BKN – Samantha Kroeger: Kroeger tallied her first assist of the season on Leah Scarpelli’s game-winner in last week’s clash with DC Power. She leads the team in minutes and has recorded 26 clearances, 43 duels won and nine interceptions in the holding midfielder position.

LEX – Addie McCain: McCain has started every match this season, notching five goals and two assists to bolster her side to the top of the table. She has earning back-to-back Team of the Month honors for consistently contributing to the team’s attack. 

 Brooklyn FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Tomás Tengarrinha Masaki Hemmi 
Record 2-4-5 4-0-5 
Standings 6th 1st 

Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Beyond Bancard Field; Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear, 72°       

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Tampa Bay Sun (1-3-5) picked up its first win of the season last week against Spokane.
  • Saturday will be Fort Lauderdale’s second match of the week.
  • Fort Lauderdale has never won against Tampa Bay, holding a 0-2-4 record against the reigning champs. The teams last played to a scoreless draw on October 4.
  • Fort Lauderdale is undefeated (1-0-3) at home this season.
  • Tampa Bay is undefeated (1-0-3) when scoring first this season.

Players to Watch

FTL – Bella Hara: The goalkeeper returned to the pitch last weekend and logged four saves and one punch to earn Fort Lauderdale’s third clean sheet of the season. Hara ranks third in the league in shutouts, saves (23) and goals-against average (1.23).

TB – Vivianne Bessette: The center back got on the end of a corner kick last weekend to earn Tampa its first win of the season. Bessette has been an anchor on the Sun’s backline since last season and has logged 36 clearances, 11 interceptions and seven blocks this campaign.  

 Fort Lauderdale United FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Ali Rogers Denise Schilte-Brown 
Record 4-1-4 1-3-5 
Standings 2nd 9th 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 15, 9:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 45°       

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Both teams enter Saturday’s match coming off a loss. Spokane (3-4-5) lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay, and Dallas (3-5-1) fell 2-0 to Sporting JAX.
  • Spokane has a 3-2-1 record against Dallas. Zephyr won 2-0 when the teams last met on October 12 behind a goal from Tori Zierenberg and an own goal.
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets. She leads the league in saves, clean sheets and goals-against average so far this season.
  • Dallas is riding a four-match losing streak, its longest in club history.

Players to Watch

SPK – Sophie Braun: The midfielder is a crucial playmaker for the Zephyr and will be one for Dallas to keep an eye on. Braun leads her side in chances created (17) and crosses (35) and has tallied one assist.  

DAL – Chioma Ubogagu: The English forward has been a central part of Dallas’ attack this season, leading the team in assists (2) and crosses (27), as well as creating 13 chances for her side.  

 Spokane Zephyr FC Dallas Trinity FC 
Head Coach Nicole Lukic Chris Petrucelli 
Record 3-4-5 3-5-1 
Standings 4th 8th 

Can Lexington continue its record run? | News & Notes Week 12

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WEEK 12 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 12
DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC, 7:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, November 15
Brooklyn FC vs. Lexington SC, 3:00 p.m. ET
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 9:00 p.m. ET

REWIND: WEEK 11

BROOKLYN’S BACK
Brooklyn FC earned its first win since opening week with a 1-0 victory against DC Power on Saturday. Brooklyn had not beaten DC since November 13 last season. It was also Brooklyn’s first clean sheet of the season.

9 for #19
Sporting JAX picked up its fourth win of the season in a 2-0 result against Dallas Trinity. Paige Kenton and Ashlyn Puerta both scored in their second-consecutive match. Puerta leads the league with nine goals and has scored in three straight matches.

STREAK SNAPPED
Fort Lauderdale United ended Carolina Ascent’s four-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Jasmine Hamid scored her second goal of the campaign, and Carolina was held scoreless for just the second time this season.

FIRST FOR TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay Sun earned its first win of the season after defeating Spokane Zephyr 1-0 on the road. Defender Vivianne Bessette scored her first professional goal off a corner kick in the 19th minute. It was the Sun’s first win at ONE Spokane Stadium after losing three-straight matches at the venue.

MADI MAKES HER RETURN
Tampa Bay Sun announced on Friday the signing of Madi Parsons for the remainder of the season. Parsons spent last season with Lexington, where she played over 2,000 minutes and led the team in goals (6) and assists (5). She made her debut with the Sun in their win on Saturday.

GOLDEN AWARDS CURRENT LEADERS

GOALS:

1. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 9
2. Catherine Barry (LEX) – 6
T-3. Addie McCain (LEX) – 5
T-3. Gianna Gourley (DC) – 5

ASSISTS:

T-1. Jess Garziano (BKN) – 4
T-1. Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4
T-1. Tati Fung (LEX) – 4
T-4. Emina Ekić (LEX) – 3
T-4. Meg Hughes (JAX) – 3
T-4. Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3
T-4. Sabrina McNeill (TB) – 3

GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE:

1. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 0.83
2. Kat Asman (LEX) – 0.88
3. Bella Hara (FTL) – 1.23
4. Sydney Schneider (TB) – 1.28

WEEK 12 STORYLINES

ON THE BRINK
Lexington’s Emina Ekić has recorded nine assists across this season and last season. If she records one on Saturday, she will become the first player in league history to reach double-digit assists. Audrey Harding (CAR) also sits at nine; Dallas’ Chioma Ubogagu is right behind them with eight assists.

RECORD RUN
Lexington is on a 10-match unbeaten streak that dates back to last season. A win or draw on Saturday would tie the league record for the longest undefeated stretch set last season by Carolina Ascent.

WEEK 12 DISCIPLINE REPORT

TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the Gainbridge Super League’s discipline report for Week 12 of the 2025/26 season:

Dallas Trinity FC’s Maya McCutcheon has been suspended for one game following her red card for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity against Sporting JAX on November 8. McCutcheon will be unavailable for selection for Dallas’ contest against Spokane Zephyr FC on November 15.

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
Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 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) – 3

Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 3510
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 3330
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 3240

Consecutive regular season matches unbeaten
Lexington SC – 10 (across seasons)
Tampa Bay Sun FC – 5

WEEK 12 MATCH NOTES

DCvFTL

  • DC Power (2-3-4) is coming off a 1-0 loss to Brooklyn last weekend. Fort Lauderdale (4-1-4) won its last match 1-0 against Carolina Ascent.
  • Wednesday will be Fort Lauderdale’s first of two matches this week.
  • Both teams have a 1-1-2 record against each other. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw on May 20 last season behind goals from Loza Abera and Sabrina McNeill.
  • Gianna Gourley and Makenna Gottschalk (DC) will play against their former team.
  • Katie Duong (DC) will face off against her former Stanford teammate Haley Craig (FTL).
  • Madison Murnin (DC) will face off against her former University of Central Florida teammate Darya Rajaee (FTL).
  • Jaydah Bedoya (DC) will face off against her former West Virginia teammate Lily McCarthy (FTL). Bedoya will also play against her former Carolina Ascent teammate Kathrynn Gonzalez (FTL).

BKNvLEX

  • Brooklyn (2-4-5) is coming off a 1-0 win over DC Power. Lexington (4-0-5) did not compete in Week 11. Its most recent result was a 4-2 win over Sporting JAX on October 31.
  • Brooklyn has a 2-1-2 record against Lexington. The Girls in Green won 2-0 when the teams last met on September 7 behind a brace from Cat Barry.
  • Jess Garziano (BKN) and Tati Fung (LEX) are tied for first in the league this season with four assists each.
  • Emina Ekić (LEX) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.
  • Brooklyn and Kelsey Daugherty recorded their first clean sheet of the season last week.

FTLvTB

  • Tampa Bay Sun (1-3-5) picked up its first win of the season last week against Spokane.
  • Saturday will be Fort Lauderdale’s second match of the week.
  • Fort Lauderdale has never won against Tampa Bay, holding a 0-2-4 record against the reigning champs. The teams last played to a scoreless draw on October 4.
  • Fort Lauderdale is undefeated (1-0-3) at home this season.
  • Tampa Bay is undefeated (1-0-3) when scoring first this season.

SPKvDAL

  • Both teams enter Saturday’s match coming off a loss. Spokane (3-4-5) lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay, and Dallas (3-5-1) fell 2-0 to Sporting JAX.
  • Spokane has a 3-2-1 record against Dallas. Zephyr won 2-0 when the teams last met on October 12 behind a goal from Tori Zierenberg and an own goal.
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets. She leads the league in saves, clean sheets and goals-against average so far this season.
  • Dallas is riding a four-match losing streak, its longest in club history.

Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 11

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Week 11 of the Gainbridge Super league 2025/26 season saw dominant defensive performances and several changes on the table. Here are our top four teams that rose to the top in the Week 11 Power Rankings.  

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Team

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Summary
1 Lexington SC
(4-0-5)
Week 12: @ BKN
Last Week:
1		 Lexington SC retains the top slot on the table after having Week 11 off. The Girls in Green remain undefeated this season, leading the league with a +13 goal differential, and will be looking to earn a third-consecutive win in this weekend’s match against Brooklyn FC.
2 Fort Lauderdale United FC
(4-1-4)
Week 12: @ DC; vs. TB		 2
Last Week:
4		 Fort Lauderdale United FC soars into second place on the league table and Power Rankings after Jasmine Hamid scored the game-winner for a 1-0 victory over Carolina Ascent last weekend. Multiple saves from Bella Hara and a solid performance from the backline held Carolina scoreless for just the second time this season.
3 Sporting JAX
(4-3-3)
Week 12: —
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 Sporting JAX recorded a 2-0 victory over Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday behind two first-half goals from Paige Kenton and Ashlyn Puerta. JAX’s defense held firm, with several key clearances by defender Georgia Brown, to maintain the lead and earn its second clean sheet. The road win sees the expansion side leapfrog into third place on the table.
4 Brooklyn FC
(2-4-5)
Week 12: vs. LEX
Last Week:
Not Ranked		 Brooklyn FC’s defense showed out this weekend to earn its first win since opening night. Sam Kroeger connected with Leah Scarpelli for the game-winner in the 1-0 victory against DC Power FC, and goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty made three saves to record the team’s first clean sheet of the season.

Full weekend slate of rematches | Week 11 Match Previews

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Brooklyn FC vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: Maimonides Park; Brooklyn, NY 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 3 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 46°     

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Brooklyn (1-4-5) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Fort Lauderdale. DC Power (2-2-4) just earned its second win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Dallas. 
  • Brooklyn has a 1-2-2 record against DC Power. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in mid-September behind goals from Loza Abera, Gianna Gourley, Kelsey Hill and Rebecca Cooke. 
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) has scored in her last three appearances against Brooklyn. If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal. 
  • Brooklyn is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season. 
  • Brooklyn is on a nine-match winless streak. The team has not earned all three points since its first win of the season on opening night (Aug. 23). 
  • Jess Garziano (BKN) is tied for first in the league with four assists. 

Players to Watch

BKN – Rebecca Cooke: The Irish striker is leading her side with four goals, including scoring the lone goal for her side to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Fort Lauderdale United last week.  

DC – Susanna Fitch: DC Power’s captain was all over the field in the team’s 3-2 win last weekend against Dallas Trinity. The defender scored her first goal of the season and created the chance that led to Gianna Gourley’s game-winner. 

 Brooklyn FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Tomás Tengarrinha Omid Namazi 
Record 1-4-5 2-2-4 
Standings 8th 6th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Sporting JAX 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 5 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear, 76°     

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Both teams enter Saturday’s match coming off a loss. Dallas (3-4-1) fell 3-2 to DC Power, and Sporting JAX (3-3-3) lost 4-2 to Lexington. 
  • Saturday will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides. Dallas won 1-0 on the road in September behind a late game-winner from Academy player Rhea Moore. 
  • Dallas has lost four of its last five matches. The match against JAX was its last win of the season. 
  • Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) currently leads the league in goals (8) and goal contributions (10). If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal. 
  • Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) is two away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Camryn Lancaster: The midfielder showed her speed and agility last weekend against DC Power, scoring her first goal of the season. Lancaster can be a true attacking threat, especially when linking up with Allie Thornton and Gracie Brian. 

JAX – Paige Kenton: The forward has been the ultimate playmaker for the expansion side, tallying three goals and two assists so far this season, including finding the back of the net in last week’s match against Lexington SC.  

 Dallas Trinity FC Sporting JAX 
Head Coach Chris Petrucelli Stacey Balaam 
Record 3-4-1 3-3-3 
Standings 7th 5th 

Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Saturday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 63°     

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Carolina (3-2-4) is coming off a 2-1 win over Spokane. Fort Lauderdale (3-1-4) enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn. 
  • Carolina has a 2-3-1 record against Fort Lauderdale. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in August behind goals from Ella Simpson, Kiara Locklear and Maddie Mercado. 
  • Carolina is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season. 
  • Kiara Locklear (FTL) has scored in four of her five appearances against Carolina. Six of her 11 regular and postseason goals have been scored against the Ascent. 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists. 

Players to Watch

CAR – Rylee Baisden: The forward scored a brace to earn Carolina all three points against Spokane Zephyr last week. Carolina’s high press, especially with quick and technical players like Baisden and Mackenzie George, Fort Lauderdale’s defense will need to be on high alert on Saturday. 

FTL – Kelli Van Treeck: Van Treeck has delivered in clutch scenarios this season, most recently scoring her third goal of the season last weekend in the 1-1 draw against Brooklyn.  

 Carolina Ascent FC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Ali Rogers 
Record 3-2-4 3-1-4 
Standings 3rd 4th 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Sunday, November 9, 3:00 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy, 51°     

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Spokane (3-3-5) is coming off a 2-1 loss to Carolina. Tampa Bay did not play in Week 10. Its last match was a 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX on October 18. 
  • Spokane has a 4-1-0 record against Tampa Bay. The Zephyr won 2-0 when the teams last met in mid-September behind goals from Lena Silano and Ally Cook. 
  • Tampa Bay is still searching for its first win of the season. The team has drawn in its last four matches. 
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets. 

Players to Watch

SPK – Emma Jaskaniec: Jaskaniec excels at connecting through the lines and creating chances for her teammates. In Spokane’s last match against Carolina, she recorded seven tackles and seven duels won, earning possession and immediately moving into the attack. 

TB – Sydny Nasello: Nasello will be the key to Tampa Bay earning its first win of the season. The midfielder, who leads the team in assists (3) and ranks second in goals (2), controls the tempo and knows when to find her teammates in the box or take a shot herself. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Nicole Lukic Denise Schilte-Brown 
Record 3-3-5 0-3-5 
Standings 2nd 9th 

5 Reasons to Watch Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

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The primetime matchup of the weekend features numerous storylines as third-placed Carolina Ascent FC hosts fourth-placed Fort Lauderdale United FC. The two sides have a storied history, and with a potential record-breaking night on the line, Gainbridge Super League fans will want to watch this one. Tune in on Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock to catch all the action. 

A Rivalry in the Making 

Both teams have had their moments of upsetting the other. Carolina handed Fort Lauderdale its first loss in September 2024. Fort Lauderdale beat Carolina 2-0 last December, which remains Ascent’s worst loss. But the last time they squared off at American Legion Memorial Stadium, FTL UTD upset the Players’ Shield winner 2-1 after extra time in the Semifinals of the inaugural Gainbridge Super League Playoffs. Though this is just a regular season matchup, Saturday will likely feature a postseason atmosphere and intensity. 

Harding Assist Watch 

October’s Player of the Month Audrey Harding has been on fire lately, recording goal contributions in Carolina’s last five matches. She’s now sitting on nine all-time regular season assists, tied for first in the league alongside Lexington’s Emina Ekić. With the Girls in Green off this week, Harding could become the first player to reach double-digit assists this Saturday if she can keep her hot streak alive. 

Stacked Standings 

Carolina and Fort Lauderdale currently sit third and fourth, respectively, in the league standings, with Ascent holding the edge on goals scored. A win for either team would leap them over Spokane Zephyr FC into second place and create distance from Sporting JAX, DC Power FC and Dallas Trinity FC, all of which are within three points of Carolina and FTL UTD. 

Locklear’s Time to Shine 

Fort Lauderdale striker Kiara Locklear seems to always be locked in against Carolina; she has scored in four of her five appearances against Ascent, and six of her 11 regular and postseason goals have been scored against them. Both braces she’s recorded in the league have been against Carolina, including in last season’s Semifinal. She’s been shut out in Fort Lauderdale’s last three matches, so what better timing to play Carolina? 

González Makes Her Return 

Dominican midfielder Kathrynn González spent last season with Ascent before joining Fort Lauderdale over the summer. Coincidentally, her lone Gainbridge Super League goal was against Fort Lauderdale in their Semifinal match. She’s already assisted a goal against Carolina when the teams played in Florida in August, so it will be exciting to see what she can do against her former club as she returns to familiar surroundings at American Legion Memorial Stadium. 

Can DC Power earn back-to-back road wins? | News & Notes Week 11

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WEEK 11 SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 8
Brooklyn FC vs. DC Power FC, 3:00 p.m. ET
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Sporting JAX, 5:00 p.m ET
Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC, 7:00 p.m. ET

Sunday, November 9
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC, 3:00 p.m. ET

REWIND: WEEK 10

ROAD WARRIORS
Carolina Ascent won 2-1 against Spokane Zephyr last Thursday, marking back-to-back road wins for Carolina. Rylee Basiden recorded the Ascent’s second brace of the season, and Audrey Harding recorded her fourth assist of the season, tying for first in the league.

HALLO-WINNING
Lexington SC won 4-2 against Sporting JAX in the matchup on Halloween to extend its unbeaten streak to 10 matches. Lexington has now scored 4+ goals in three matches this season; Fort Lauderdale United and Sporting JAX are the only other clubs to score 4+ goals in a match and have done so only once each.

LET HER COOKE
Fort Lauderdale United FC and Brooklyn FC split points in a 1-1 draw. Rebecca Cooke scored her fourth goal of the season and her third in the last four matches. It was also Brooklyn’s first goal scored in the first half of play this season.

DC ON TOP
DC Power FC won 3-2 against Dallas Trinity FC on Sunday to earn its first victory since opening week. Gianna Gourley scored her 12th all-time regular season goal. Jaydah Bedoya and Susanna Fitch both scored their second goals with DC Power.

GOLDEN AWARDS CURRENT LEADERS

GOALS:

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

ASSISTS:

T-1. Jess Garziano (BKN) – 4
T-1. Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4
T-2. Tati Fung (LEX) – 4
T-2. Emina Ekić (LEX) – 3
T-2. Meg Hughes (JAX) – 3
T-2. Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3

GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE:

1. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 0.81
2. Kat Asman (LEX) – 0.88
3. Bella Hara (FTL) – 1.42
T-4. Morgan Aquino (DC) – 1.5
T-4. Sydney Schneider (TB) – 1.5
T-4. Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1.5

WEEK 11 STORYLINES

SEARCHING FOR FIRSTS
Both Brooklyn and Carolina are still searching for their first clean sheets of the season. Tampa Bay is still looking for its first win of the season.

ON THE BRINK
Carolina’s Audrey Harding has recorded an assist in three of the team’s last four matches to bring her total to nine across both seasons. If she records one this Saturday, she will become the first player in league history to reach double-digit assists. Emina Ekić (LEX) also sits at nine; Dallas’ Chioma Ubogagu is right behind them with eight assists.

WEEK 11 DISCIPLINE REPORT

TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the Gainbridge Super League’s discipline report for Week 11 of the 2025/26 season:

Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Taylor Smith has been suspended for one game following her red card for a second caution against Brooklyn FC on November 1. Smith will be unavailable for selection for Fort Lauderdale’s contest against Carolina Ascent FC on November 8.

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
Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 8
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 regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 3510
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 3330
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 3240

Consecutive regular season matches unbeaten
Lexington SC – 10 (across seasons)
Carolina Ascent FC – 4
Tampa Bay Sun FC – 4

WEEK 11 MATCH NOTES

BKNvDC

  • Brooklyn (1-4-5) is coming off a 1-1 draw against Fort Lauderdale. DC Power (2-2-4) just earned its second win of the season in a 3-2 victory over Dallas.
  • Brooklyn has a 1-2-2 record against DC Power. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in mid-September behind goals from Loza Abera, Gianna Gourley, Kelsey Hill and Rebecca Cooke.
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) has scored in her last three appearances against Brooklyn. If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal.
  • Brooklyn is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season.
  • Brooklyn is on a nine-match winless streak. The team has not earned all three points since its first win of the season on opening night (Aug. 23).
  • Jess Garziano (BKN) is tied for first in the league with four assists.

DALvJAX

  • Both teams enter Saturday’s match coming off a loss. Dallas (3-4-1) fell 3-2 to DC Power, and Sporting JAX (3-3-3) lost 4-2 to Lexington.
  • Saturday will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides. Dallas won 1-0 on the road in September behind a late game-winner from Academy player Rhea Moore.
  • Dallas has lost four of its last five matches. The match against JAX was its last win of the season.
  • Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) currently leads the league in goals (8) and goal contributions (10). If she scores on Saturday, it will mark three consecutive matches with a goal.
  • Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) is two away from 10 all-time regular season assists.

CARvFTL

  • Carolina (3-2-4) is coming off a 2-1 win over Spokane. Fort Lauderdale (3-1-4) enters the match following a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn.
  • Carolina has a 2-3-1 record against Fort Lauderdale. The sides drew 2-2 in their last match in August behind goals from Ella Simpson, Kiara Locklear and Maddie Mercado.
  • Carolina is still searching for its first clean sheet of the season.
  • Kiara Locklear (FTL) has scored in four of her five appearances against Carolina. Six of her 11 regular and postseason goals have been scored against the Ascent.
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) is one away from 10 all-time regular season assists.

SPKvTB

  • Spokane (3-3-5) is coming off a 2-1 loss to Carolina. Tampa Bay did not play in Week 10. Its last match was a 1-1 draw against Sporting JAX on October 18.
  • Spokane has a 4-1-0 record against Tampa Bay. The Zephyr won 2-0 when the teams last met in mid-September behind goals from Lena Silano and Ally Cook.
  • Tampa Bay is still searching for its first win of the season. The team has drawn in its last four matches.
  • Hope Hisey (SPK) is one away from 15 regular season clean sheets.

Gainbridge Super League Team of the Month – October

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The Gainbridge Super League announced the Team of the Month for October on Wednesday, with Carolina Ascent FC midfielder Audrey Harding earning Player of the Month honors. 

Harding was a playmaker for the Ascent during its undefeated month, recording three assists and creating 11 chances. She scored the lone goal in the 1-1 draw against Lexington SC, and she tallied an assist in all three of the team’s wins in October. 

GK: Hope Hisey, Spokane Zephyr FC – Hisey returns to the Team of the Month for the second-straight month after recording two clean sheets and 21 saves across four matches to lead Spokane to second in the standings. 

D: Jill Aguilera, Carolina Ascent –The defender guided the backline every minute last month, winning 25 duels and slotting home a game winner to help Carolina take home all three points against Brooklyn FC on October 18.  

D: Sydney Studer, Carolina Ascent – Studer maintained 87% passing accuracy across all 360 minutes for Carolina last month, while also adding 24 clearances and 24 duels won during the team’s unbeaten run. 

D: Hannah Sharts, Lexington SC – Sharts has become a cornerstone of Lexington’s defense, playing every minute and making 22 clearances. Her long throw-ins have also been valuable, as seen in the 5-1 match against Fort Lauderdale on October 16. 

D: Reese Tappan, Spokane Zephyr FC – Tappan led the league in passes (291) and finished second in clearances (24) last month to help Spokane earn two clean sheets and five points.  

M: Alexis Theoret, DC Power FC – Theoret continues to dominate the midfield for DC Power, winning 19 duels and nine tackles at high success rates. She also created four chances and tallied a late assist on the equalizing goal against Spokane.  

M: Sydny Nasello, Tampa Bay Sun FC – Nasello controlled the midfield for Tampa Bay last month, recording one goal, one assist and winning 24 duels across her 262 minutes on the field.  

M: Ashlyn Puerta, Sporting JAX – The Golden Boot leader added two more goals to her account and tallied two assists, contributing to four of Sporting JAX’s seven goals last month.  

F: Audrey Harding, Carolina Ascent FC – The forward led Carolina’s attack last month, recording one goal, three assists, nine shots, 10 interceptions and 11 chances created. Harding is now tied for first all-time in regular season assists with nine. 

F: Sarah Griffith, Lexington SC – Griffith was one of many attacking threats for Lexington in October. She scored three of the team’s 10 goals, including a brace in the 5-1 win over Fort Lauderdale. She also added seven shots, seven interceptions, seven tackles and 20 duels won. 

F: Rebecca Cooke, Brooklyn FC – The Irish international came up big for Brooklyn last month, scoring an equalizer in two different matches. She also tallied an assist, seven shots and 13 duels won. 

Coach: Philip Poole, Carolina Ascent – After a winless stretch to start the season, Poole led Carolina to a 3-0-1 record in October, ending with back-to-back road wins to move into third place in the league standings. 

Bench: Leah Scarpelli (BKN), Georgia Brown (JAX), Addie McCain (LEX), Jasmine Hamid (FTL), Ally Cook (SPK), Paige Kenton (JAX), Kat Asman (LEX)