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Dallas hosts Carolina, Florida foes rematch in Jacksonville | Week 15 Match Previews
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 |
Will the assists record be broken this weekend? | News & Notes Week 15
WEEK 15 SCHEDULE
Lexington SC vs. DC Power FC, 2:00 p.m. ET
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC, 3:30 p.m. ET
Sporting JAX vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC, 5:00 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Brooklyn FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 14
CAN’T STOP CAROLINA
Carolina Ascent FC won 1-0 against Brooklyn FC with Audrey Harding scoring the game-winner just before halftime. Carolina remains undefeated all-time (4-0-2) against Brooklyn.
LEX STAYS UNDEFEATED
Lexington SC extended its unbeaten streak to 13 matches after drawing 1-1 against Spokane Zephyr FC. It was just the third time this season that Lexington had conceded first.
Addie McCain converted the team’s first penalty kick of the season in the 89th minute. Six of her 17 total goals have come in the 76th minute or later.
BACK-TO-BACK
Dallas Trinity FC won 2-1 against DC Power FC behind goals from Allie Thornton and Gracie Brian for its second-consecutive win. It was the first time Dallas defeated DC since April 2.
CLOSING THE GAP
Sporting JAX is on a three-match winning and shutout streak after defeating Tampa Bay Sun 3-0 on Saturday. JAX’s six wins lead the league and put the team just one point behind first-place Lexington.
STREAKS ON STREAKS
Paige Kenton scored the third goal of the match for JAX, marking her fourth-consecutive match with a goal. Kenton and Ashlyn Puerta have become the first teammates to both score in four-straight matches. Kaitlyn Parks also became the fourth goalkeeper in league history to record three consecutive clean sheets.
ASSISTS LEADERBOARDS
Chioma Ubogagu assisted on the opening goal in Dallas’ win, tying her for first in the league with nine all-time regular season assists. Lexington’s Emina Ekić and Carolina’s Audrey Harding also have nine assists.
Meg Hughes assisted Kenton’s goal, moving her to the top of the assists leaderboard this season with five.
GOLDEN AWARDS CURRENT LEADERS
GOALS:
1. Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 10
T-2. Catherine Barry (LEX) – 7
T-2. Addie McCain (LEX) – 7
T-4. Gianna Gourley (DC) – 6
T-4. 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) – 0.83
2. Hope Hisey (SPK) – 0.93
3. Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 1.18
4. Kaitlyn Parks (JAX) – 1.38
5. Morgan Aquino (DC) – 1.42
WEEK 15 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 Fort Lauderdale and a Lexington draw/loss against DC Power. It would be the first time JAX is No. 1 and the first time in five weeks a team besides Lexington is first.
SCORING STREAKS
Paige Kenton and Ashlyn Puerta have become the first teammates to both score in four-straight matches. If either of them scores on Saturday, it would set a new league record for the most consecutive matches with a goal.
DEFENDING THE BAY
Tampa Bay Sun looks to earn its first home win of the season this Saturday against Brooklyn. The New York side has never lost to the Sun and went 1-0-1 at Suncoast Credit Union Field last season.
WEEK 15 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
Gianna Gourley (DC) – 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 matches with a goal
Ashlyn Puerta (JAX) – 4
Paige Kenton (JAX) – 4
Consecutive regular season minutes played across seasons
Sarah McCoy (SPK) – 3870
Allison Pantuso (LEX) – 3600
Amber Wisner (DAL) – 3510
Consecutive regular season matches unbeaten
Lexington SC – 13 (across seasons)
Sporting JAX – 3
WEEK 15 MATCH NOTES
LEXvDC
- 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.
DALvCAR
- 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.
- 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).
JAXvFTL
- 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).
TBvBKN
- 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.
How the pieces have come together for Sporting JAX
Entering as the lone expansion club in the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season, no one knew what to expect from Sporting Club Jacksonville. The squad was one of the youngest, most inexperienced groups in the league, joining two other Florida sides that just competed in the inaugural Final.
To say the team has exceeded expectations would be an understatement.
Sporting JAX finds itself on a three-match winning streak, and with a victory this Saturday, it could leap into first place in the league standings heading into the final week of the Fall Schedule.
“I think with the momentum that we have going, we are building something really cool here,” said forward Paige Kenton. “As we continue to gel, I think we are just going to be able to produce more and more.”
Kenton, the November Player of the Month, has played a key role in the team’s recent success. She has tallied four goals and an assist in her last four appearances, an incredible stat line for a player who began the season as a defender. Her speed and creativity in front of goal make her so lethal, it’s hard to believe another player on the team has contributed more than Kenton.
However, the star of Sporting JAX’s campaign thus far has been 18-year-old Ashlyn Puerta. The midfielder gave us an early glimpse of what she could provide on August 30 when she recorded the game-winning brace on the road against defending champions Tampa Bay Sun FC. A few months later, Puerta now leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals, reaching double digits in nearly 600 fewer minutes than Cecilie Fløe as she set the pace a season ago for the Sun, while also adding two assists.
“I think I’ve grown a lot in decision-making, when to dribble, when to pass,” Puerta said after the club’s 2-0 win over Dallas Trinity FC. “That was something I wanted to work on, just taking the space and not hesitating. I think I’ve grown a lot in that area.”
The final piece of this Sporting JAX attacking trio is Meg Hughes, who leads the league with five assists. The Michigan State alum often makes dangerous runs down the left flank and sends passes into the box, as she also ranks first on the team in chances created (14) and crosses (31).
For all the success Sporting JAX is seeing on the attacking end, its progression defensively is what has taken this team to the top of the standings. In five of the team’s first six matches, the opposition either denied JAX all three points with an equalizer or cut into multi-goal leads, forcing JAX to hold on for victory. Now, the team has recorded clean sheets in four of its last six matches.
That turning point could be contributed to Head Coach Stacey Balaam’s decision to make Kaitlyn Parks her full-time No.1 in goal, as Parks was previously splitting time with Jamie Gerstenberg.
“We’ve worked a lot tirelessly on the training field, defending and building those relationships and having the continuity back there and what we need to be telling each other in the right moments,” Balaam said. “Kaitlyn’s been a big part of that; she’s a great communicator.”
Sporting JAX will need that defensive communication along with its attacking prowess as it aims to earn two more results against its Florida rivals to close the fall. JAX holds a 3-0-1 record against Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale United FC this season, and with both matches at home, JAX recognizes the importance of earning results before the break.
“Two teams that now we’re more familiar with because we’ve just played them,” Balaam said. “So, we’ve got to stay on task, one game at a time.”
Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings – Week 14
Week 14 of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season tightened the battle at the top of the table. Sporting JAX had a statement 3–0 win over reigning champions Tampa Bay Sun, while Spokane Zephyr earned a valuable point against top-of-the-table Lexington. As a result, just three points now separate the league’s top three teams.
On The Move
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Sporting JAX (6-3-3) Week 15: vs. FTL |
 1Last Week: 2 |
Sporting JAX extended its winning streak despite the absence of young star striker Ashlyn Puerta, the league’s leading goalscorer. The expansion side cruised to a 3–0 road victory over Tampa Bay. Paige Kenton found the back of the net for the fourth-straight match, finishing off a setup from Meg Hughes, who now leads the league with five assists. |
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Carolina Ascent FC (5-3-4) Week 15: @ DAL |
2 Last Week: 4 |
Carolina Ascent picked up its second-consecutive win with a 1-0 victory over Brooklyn FC after Audrey Harding connected on a perfect pass from Mia Corbin. Meagan McClelland has also recorded back-to-back clean sheets, both of which were on the road. |
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Lexington SC (5-0-7) Week 15: vs. DC |
 2Last Week: 1 |
Lexington SC nearly saw its record-breaking streak come to an end against Spokane until a foul in the box sent Addie McCain to the line and the Girls in Green rescued a point in the 89th minute. Saturday was Lexington’s second 1-1 draw in as many weeks, and the team will look to get back in the winning column against DC at home. |
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Dallas Trinity FC (5-5-1) Week 15: vs. CAR |
Last Week: Not Ranked |
Dallas Trinity has had an up-and-down season thus far, but the Texas side looks to be on the rise as they have strung together back-to-back victories before the final two weeks of the fall. Allie Thornton and Graice Brian both netted goals in the team’s 2-1 victory over DC Power at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. |
New Mini-Pitch brings youth soccer to the heart of the Arlington community
Sporting JAX Foundation and community partners unveil professional mini-pitch for Baxter E. Luther Boys & Girls Club to boost access, confidence and opportunity for young athletes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2025) – Arlington youth are celebrating a major win after the Sporting JAX Foundation Inc., in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, Gainbridge Super League and Gainbridge®, announced today the official opening of its brand-new mini soccer pitch at the Baxter E. Luther Boys & Girls Club.
The Thursday afternoon celebration featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks from partner representatives and city dignitaries, along with an inaugural kick into the new goal. Boys & Girls Club members also participated in youth clinic drills led by Sporting JAX Head Coach Stacey Balaam and several women’s pro team players.
The opening marked the completion of a project that began with a ceremonial groundbreaking in October. Built by Musco Lighting, the mini soccer pitch includes a professional-grade playing surface, built-in goals, fencing, seating, and lighting to create a safe and inspiring hub for the Arlington neighborhood. By placing mini-pitches directly in neighborhoods, the initiative aims to ensure the sport is accessible to all young players, particularly young girls, who may not otherwise have access to safe, dedicated soccer spaces.
“We believe every child should have access to the joy and community that soccer provides,” said Tony Allegretti, Chief Community Officer for Sporting JAX. “This mini-pitch is an investment in Arlington’s future leaders, and we are proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, the Gainbridge Super League and Gainbridge to help create a space where athletes of all abilities can learn, play and thrive.”
Designed for the nearly 100 students served daily by the Baxter E. Luther Boys & Girls Club, the inaugural mini-pitch reinforces a broader national movement to bring soccer closer to kids in every community. Arlington is the first community to receive a mini-pitch through a new, multi-year community impact initiative launched by the Gainbridge Super League and Gainbridge®. The initiative will deliver at least five mini-pitches nationwide across select Gainbridge Super League markets.
“Providing safe, high-quality spaces for our youth is central to our mission, and this new soccer pitch will have a lasting impact on the young people we serve every day,” said Paul Martinez, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. “Thanks to this partnership, our club members now have a world-class facility right in their neighborhood – one that will inspire them to stay active, build character and pursue their dreams.”
In less than a year, the Sporting JAX Foundation has served more than 500 students through four phases of free, high-level soccer clinics offered in underserved communities where resources are limited or nonexistent. Registration is now open for upcoming clinics for aspiring athletes ages 6–18 of all skill levels.
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)