Tampa Bay Sun FC

REWIND: WEEK 28 NOTES

DC 0 – 1 CAR

• GOALS:
  • Sarah Troccoli (CAR) 59’, Mia Corbin assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • SECOND: Troccoli scored her second goal of the season. 
  • FIRST: Corbin recorded her first assist of the season. She’s now in double digit goal contributions with nine goals.  
  • ACADEMY STANDOUT: DC’s Valentina Perrotta became the youngest player to start a Super League match at 14 years and 296 days old. 
  • SERIES RECORD: Carolina defeated DC 1-0 for the third time this season for a record of 3-0-1. Their one draw ended 3-3 in February. 
  • SHUTOUTS: DC was held scoreless in back-to-back matches for the first time this spring. 
• QUOTES:
  • DC Interim Head Coach Phil Nana:  
    • On overall thoughts on the match… “I thought they came out there and they did their best. They stuck to the tactics, played 90 minutes and gave it their all. Our talk heading into this game was to just play free. Yeah, the pressure is on, but they did a great job of leaving that in locker room and getting on the field and just playing soccer. I was happy with their performance.” 
    • On Perrotta’s first professional start… “She’s fearless. She doesn’t care if it’s a 27-year- old vet, she’s going to go at them, do her best and work. She’s just fearless and with the youth, they come on and have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was happy with her ability to adjust against Carolina’s left side, their strongest side. She had to go up against some of the best players in the league and she held her own.” 
  • Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole:  
    • On the team’s second-half performance… “We created some very good chances in the first half, chances we probably would like to put away and have been putting away, but you know, the players stuck with the plan, stuck at their task, and got the result that we came here for, which is a clean sheet.” 
  • Carolina defender Addisyn Merrick:  
    • On three consecutive clean sheets… “I think our backline has focused a lot on the communication piece, listening, and trusting each other. As a whole, I think we’ve done a better job focusing on the details.” 

CAR 5 – 0 BKN

• GOALS:
  • Jenna Butler (CAR) 17’, Taylor Porter assist. 
  • Addisyn Merrick (CAR) 51’, Taylor Porter assist.  
  • Jill Aguilera (CAR) 65’ 
  • Audrey Harding (CAR) 69’, Riley Parker assist.  
  • B Hylton (CAR) 81’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIRSTS: Merrick and Hylton recorded their first goals of the season. 
  • GOALS: Butler and Aguilera recorded their second goal of the season. Harding recorded her third. 
  • ASSISTS: Porter recorded her second and third assists of the season. Parker recorded her second. 
  • FIVE GOALS, FIVE SCORERS: Carolina set a club record for most goals scored and most unique goal scorers in a match. 
  • CLEAN SHEETS: Carolina has outscored its opponents 13-0 to win its last four matches, tying the record for most consecutive clean sheets. All four clean sheets have gone to Samantha Leshnak Murphy. 
  • SHUTOUTS: Brooklyn has now been held scoreless in six of its nine spring matches. It was only shut out three times during the Fall Schedule. 
• QUOTES:
  • Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole:  
    • On Taylor Porter earning two assists… “She has been unsung, but not internally. We recognize her value, and we recognize her leadership. She’s incredible and she’s a good leader, but I am just happy for her to get a little spotlight tonight because she deserves it.” 
  • Carolina forward B Hylton: 
    • On her first professional goal… “It doesn’t feel real. I’ve had other opportunities and just wanted to take advantage. Chances like those don’t always come at the pro level.” 
  • Brooklyn Head Coach Jess Silva:  
    • On what needs to change within the team… “We just need to be better and more consistent. At one point and time, this isn’t about the X’s and O’s. Every individual needs to step up and rise to the challenge.” 
  • Brooklyn midfielder Sam Kroeger:  
    • On how the team needs to play… “Sticking together and continuing to play how we want to play is super important in moments when the game isn’t going our way. Any momentum change is vital. Overall, it’s a team effort, so we win together and lose together.” 

TB 4 – 1 LEX

• GOALS:
  • Sydney Nasello (TB) 36’ 
  • Carlee Giammona (TB) 44’, Jordyn Listro assist. 
  • Cecile Fløe (TB) 45+2’ 
  • Nicole Vernis (LEX) 58’ 
  • Hannah Keane (TB) 90’, Vivianne Bessette assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIRSTS: Vernis and Keane both recorded their first goal of the season. Listro recorded her first assist of the season. 
  • SECOND: Nasello recorded her second goal of the season. Bessette recorded her second assist. 
  • SEVENTH: Giammona and Fløe both recorded their seventh goal of the season. They are tied for second on the team behind Tash Flint with eight goals. 
  • FOUR GOALS, FOUR SCORERS: Tampa Bay set a club record for most goals scored and most unique goal scorers in a match. 
  • SERIES RECORD: Tampa Bay has won against Lexington all three times the teams have met, and it has scored at least three goals in every match. 
• QUOTES:
  • Tampa Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown:  
    • On the teams focus while vying for a playoff spot… “I think momentum is important, and we’re proud of the ladies to get back-to-back wins. But, focusing on something that’s out of our control is not going to help us. We’re just going to think about our next game and the next task at hand.” 
  • Tampa goal scorer Hannah Keane: 
    • On her goal and the team’s aims… “I’m so happy to get a goal and contribute in any way I can to this team because we really need it right now. We want to make the finals, we want a big push, we want lots of goals, we want teams to be afraid of us. And I’m just happy to be out there and able to help” 
  • Lexington Interim Head Coach Sam Stockley:  
    • On overall thoughts on the match… “It’s always tough to take when the scoreline doesn’t really reflect the overall performance. And three of those goals came in a short spell right before half, which was frustrating because I actually thought for large stretches, we were well in the game. We played with purpose, we created chances. But at this level, moments matter. It’s about being switched on for the full 90+.” 
  • Lexington goal scorer Nicole Vernis:  
    • On scoring her first professional goal… “It’s always a special moment to put the ball in the back of the net, especially knowing how hard we’ve all been working day in and day out. Of course, it would’ve meant more if the result had gone our way, but I still take a lot of pride in contributing in that way for the team.” 

FTL 1 – 1 DC

• GOALS:
  • Gianna Gourley (DC) 46’, Susanna Fitch assist. 
  • Jasmine Hamid (FTL) 50’, Felicia Knox assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • EIGHTH: Hamid recorded her eighth goal of the season. 
  • FOURTH: Gourley recorded her fourth goal of the season, coming against the club she is on loan from. 
  • ASSISTS: Knox is now tied for first on the club with her third assist of the season. Fitch recorded her first. 
  • CLOSE MATCHES: All seven of DC’s spring matches have been draws or losses decided by one goal. The team’s record since the return from break is 0-4-3. 
• QUOTES:
  • FTL Head Coach Tyrone Mears:  
    • On what the team needs to work on moving forward… “Two tough opponents ahead, and we need to be sharper. I’m looking for a response—more urgency, more execution, and the mentality to turn performances into results.” 
  • FTL midfielder Addie McCain: 
    • On the team’s concentration for the remaining games… “I’d say I think for our team to continue to get back on the right track. The playoff line is tight. We will continue to focus on ourselves and learning from each game in hopes to get points against a couple very good opponents.” 
  • DC Interim Head Coach Phil Nana:  
    • On the match moving the team in the right direction… “It’s always a positive when you can get a point on the road, especially in Fort Lauderdale. I have a lot of respect for Tyrone (Mears) and the things he’s able to do. Especially tactically, I think he’s one of the best in the league. To come out and go toe-to-toe with him bodes well for the team. Also, it gives us some confidence. It’s been a tough week so for the girls to bounce back after a tough loss against Carolina, it’s nothing but positive.” 
  • DC goal scorer Gianna Gourley: 
    • On her 46^th minute goal… “Going into halftime, we felt good, had high energy and were creating good chances. We brought that energy into the second half and scored quickly. I thought (Susanna) did a great job and had a lot of confidence to take that player on. She did all the work, and I made my run inside, did a floater and she placed the ball perfectly.” 
    • On where the team can improve before its next match against Tampa Bay… “We go in bouts where we’re not connecting simple passes or get chaotic on the ball. I thought we did better today and played for the most part a full 90 minutes. I think staying locked in, creating more chances and just being confident, that confidence goes a long way.” 

SPK 3 – 0 DAL

• GOALS:
  • Ally Cook (SPK) 55’, McKenzie Weinert assist. 
  • Sydney Cummings (SPK) 58’ 
  • Katie Murray (SPK) 84’, Alyssa Bourgeois assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIRSTS: Cummings recorded her first goal of the season. Weinert and Bourgeois recorded their first assists of the season. 
  • GOALS: Cook and Murray are tied for second-most on the team with three goals each. 
  • UNDEFEATED: Spokane is on a five-match unbeaten streak (4-0-1). 
  • GOLDEN GLOVE: Goalkeeper Hope Hisey currently leads the Golden Glove race with a goals-against average of 0.86. She has recorded three straight clean sheets and seven overall. 
  • SERIES RECORD: With the win, Spokane finished the season with a 2-1-1 record against Dallas. Both wins came during the spring. 
• QUOTES:
  • Spokane Head Coach Jo Johnson:  
    • On the team’s mentality… “It doesn’t matter what’s happening—whether we’re down a goal, up two, whatever—we’re just going to continue to lean into the process and keep rolling.” 
  • Spokane goal scorer Katie Murray: 
    • On the team’s development throughout this season… “It just shows that our team is resilient. In the fall, we were high and low, but in the spring, you can see the growth in composure.” 
  • Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:  
    • On what the team needs to improve on… “I think we need to make sure when we have the momentum in the game and create good chances, that we take advantage of that situation and are more ruthless with our final actions.” 
  • Dallas forward Cyera Hintzen:  
    • On what went wrong and what needs to change… “It was frustrating. We started out well and then kind of lost it as the game went along. I think we just need to stay hungry and stay consistent with the way that we start. Even though we went down in the second half, we still created good opportunities. Just like Spokane put them away, we need to put our chances away, battle and not get down on ourselves.” 

WEEK 29 SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 16th 
Lexington SC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 6:00 p.m. ET 

Friday, April 18th 
DC Power FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Saturday, April 19th 
Dallas Trinity FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 5:00 p.m. ET 
Brooklyn FC v Lexington SC, 6:00 p.m. ET 
Carolina Ascent FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 

WEEK 29 STORYLINES

BROOKLYN COACHING CHANGE 
Brooklyn FC announced Tuesday it has parted ways with head coach Jessica Silva and will soon announce the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. 

THREE-WAY TIE 
Brooklyn, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay are in a three-way tie for third place with 33 points. A win for either team would tie it with second-place Dallas Trinity at 36 points. 

ONGOING STREAKS 
Teams from around the league are currently riding both positive and negative streaks as we head into the final seven weeks of the regular season. 

• Carolina Ascent is on a four-match winning and clean sheet streak. 
• Spokane Zephyr is on a five-match unbeaten streak (4-0-1). 
• Brooklyn is on a nine-match winless streak and hasn’t won a match since December 14. 
• DC Power is also on a nine-match winless streak and hasn’t won a match since November 23. 

ACADEMY STANDOUTS 
DC Power and USYNT midfielder Valentina Perrotta became the youngest player to start in a Super League match at 14 years old. Carolina Ascent’s B Hylton also became the club’s youngest goal scorer at 17 years old. 

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS 

• Brooklyn’s Allison Pantuso played for Oregon State University in 2018 with Lexington goalkeeper Bridgette Skiba. 
• Lexington’s Trinity Watson played from 2019-2022 with Brooklyn’s Kelsey Hill at Pepperdine. 
• Carolina defender Jill Aguilera played at the University of Arizona with Spokane goalkeeper Hope Hisey from 2019-2021.

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 29

TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report. 

LEAGUE LEADERS – WEEK 29

GOALS:

• Addie McCain (FTL) – 9 goals 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 9 goals  
• Mia Corbin (CAR) – 9 goals 
• Natasha Flint (TB) – 8 goals 
• Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 8 goals  
• Carlee Giammona (TB) – 7 goals 
• Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (TB) – 7 goals 
• Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals  
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 5 goals 

ASSISTS:

• Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
• Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
• Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 5 assists  
• Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 5 assists 
• Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 4 assists 
• Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists 
• Mackenzie George (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4 assists 
• Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 3 assists 
• Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
• Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
• Lucy Shepherd (DAL) – 3 assists 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 3 assists 
• Taylor Porter (CAR) – 3 assists 
• Felicia Knox (FTL) – 3 assists 

CLEAN SHEETS:

• Madison White (DAL) – 9 clean sheets  
• Hope Hisey (SPK) – 7 clean sheets 
• Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
• Cosette Morche (FTL) – 5 clean sheets  
• Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
• Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Ashley Orkus (TB) – 4 clean sheets 
• Samantha Murphey (CAR) – 4 clean sheets 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

• DAL – Allie Thornton (09.13.24): 61 minutes 
• FTL – Addie McCain (09.22.24): 68 minutes 
• BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

BRACES:

• DAL – Chioma Ubogagu (09.13.24) 
• DC – Madison Wolfbauer (09.29.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.02.24) 
• CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
• LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
• DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.02.24) 
• LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
• FTL – Kiara Locklear (12.14.24) 
• DAL – Allie Thornton (03.09.25) 
• SPK – Emina Ekić (03.15.25) 
• FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon (03.15.25) 
• CAR – Audrey Harding (03.23.25) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (03.29.25) 
• CAR – Mia Corbin (03.29.25)

REWIND: WEEK 27 NOTES

DAL 1 – 0 DC

• GOALS:
  • Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) 24’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • FREE KICK GOALS: Ubogagu’s strike from a set piece was Dallas’ first direct free kick goal and just the third in league history. It was also her fourth goal of the season. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Goalkeeper Madison White recorded her league-leading eighth shutout of the season. It was also the first time DC was shut out this spring. 
  • FIRST WINNER: Dallas’ win over DC was the first time either team won in their series thus far. Their first two meetings ended 1-1 and 0-0. 
• QUOTES:
  • Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:  
    • On the importance of the win… “I think tonight was hugely important to bounce back after a disappointing performance. I think tonight we were really, really good.” 
  • Dallas goal scorer Chioma Ubogagu: 
    • On the team’s camraderie… “As a team we just knew it was gonna take everyone. We have had a lot of games in a short amount of time, so we knew we were going to use everyone. Everyone was just staying ready and doing their job when their number was called to get three points.” 
  • DC Interim Head Coach Phil Nana:  
    • On what went well defensively against Dallas… “We were organized defensively. We prepared well and knew exactly what they were going to come out in. They made a few adjustments and some positional rotations, but we were able to sort that out quickly. A goal from set piece and that seems to be our Achillies heel, these set pieces. However, I knew we were going to come in and need to defend for 90 minutes, and they did that very well.” 
  • DC defender Susanna Fitch:  
    • On the team’s growth from the start of the season… “The staff is putting in so much work for us and there’s a lot more trust within the team. That translates onto the field. We’ve already matched the number of goals scored from the first half of the season. I believe in this team 100% and we’re almost there, it’s just that final piece of getting those wins. I know it’s coming, and the growth shows on and off the field.” 

SPK 1 – 0 BKN

• GOALS:
  • McKenzie Weinert (SPK) 51’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • FIRST: Weinert scored her first goal of the season. She ranks second in the league in shots (38). 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Goalkeeper Hope Hisey recorded her sixth clean sheet of the season, tying her for second in the league. 
  • SHUTOUTS: Thursday’s match was the fifth time Brooklyn was shut out in the eight matches of this spring. The team was only shut out three times during the entire Fall Schedule. 
• QUOTES:
  • Spokane Head Coach Jo Johnson:  
    • On the team’s recent good form… “We’ve known that we can compete with anybody in the league. It’s just getting everybody else to see that, too.” 
  • Spokane goal scorer McKenzie Weinert: 
    • On the team’s newfound confidence… “I think the entire Spring season, our team has shown up for every game, and we are getting results. I think we’re just showing people we’re not someone you can just walk all over.” 
  • Brooklyn Head Coach Jess Silva:  
    • On the team’s recent struggles… “Today, we were not good enough, and we know that. Consistency is key in pro sports, and this is our learning curve right now. We will get some much-needed rest, regroup and prepare for Carolina.” 
  • Brooklyn forward Luana Grabias:  
    • On what went wrong… “Our game against Spokane wasn’t our best, we made too many mistakes and didn’t take advantage when it mattered. Now, we need to focus, learn from it, and be better in the next match.” 

TB 2 – 0 FTL

• GOALS:
  • Jordan Listro (TB) 31’ 
  • Ava Tankersley (TB) 80’ 
• STORYLINES:
  • FLORIDA DERBY WINNER: Tampa Bay became the first winner of the Florida Derby after the first three meetings ended in draws. 
  • FIRSTS: Listro and Tankersley both recorded their first goals of the season. 
  • SHUTOUTS: FTL UTD was shut out in back-to-back matches for the first time this season. The loss also ended the team’s nine-match unbeaten streak. 
  • CLEAN SHEET: Goalkeeper Ashley Orkus recorded her fourth clean sheet of the season. 
  • PLAYOFF PUSH: The win moved Tampa Bay just two points behind FTL in the fourth and final spot above the playoff line. 
• QUOTES:
  • Fort Lauderdale Head Coach Tyrone Mears:  
    • On the team’s performance and moving forward… “Tonight was not good enough, and we have to be honest about that. But every match presents an opportunity to learn and grow. Our focus now is fully on preparing for DC — we’ll take the lessons from tonight, make the necessary adjustments, and ensure we’re ready to respond with the mentality and quality we expect from ourselves.” 

LEX 0 – 3 DAL

• GOALS:
  • Amber Brooks (DAL) 36’, Penalty 
  • Cyera Hintzen (DAL) 63’, Allie Thornton assist. 
  • Gracie Brian (DAL) 83’, Chioma Ubogagu assist. 
• STORYLINES:
  • 10 WINS: Dallas’ win over Lexington marked its tenth win of the season, becoming the first team to accomplish that feat. 
  • FIRST PLACE: The win also moved Dallas to first place in the league standings. 
  • GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Thornton is the new league leader in goal contributions (12) after earning her third assist to go along with nine goals. 
  • ASSISTS LEADER: Ubogagu recorded her fifth assist of the season, tying her for first in the league. 
  • PENALTIES: Dallas was the last team to have attempted and scored a goal from the penalty spot. 
  • THREE IN A ROW: Dallas defeated Lexington for the third straight match in a row and scored at least three goals in every meeting. No other team has a 3-0-0 record against another team in the league. 
• QUOTES:
  • Lexington Interim Head Coach Sam Stockley:  
    • On the team’s performance and positive takeaways… “We just spoke about it after the game, obviously really disappointing. Just the way we conceded goals, some individual mistakes, which we’ll own collectively, but actually thought the performance (was not bad). As I said to them at halftime, I felt that we probably wore them down. Felt that as good as we played in the first half, since I’ve been in charge. So, I see the growth. I see what they’re trying to do. They’re implementing what we’re trying to do.” 
  • Lexington forward Madi Parsons: 
    • On the team’s misfortune and how to improve… “This is a cruel game. Sometimes we’re on, sometimes we’re off. We had multiple chances tonight that just were, unfortunately, a little to the right, little to the left, but our attack is still there. It’s just about making that final pass and getting it to the back of the net.” 
  • Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:  
    • On her pride in the team… “I’m absolutely delighted for the players and their efforts. Three matches in nine days is very difficult, especially having two of them on the road. I think that we had some really good moments. Overall, we scored three really good goals and potentially could’ve had more. The players worked tirelessly for each other, and we knew that there was going to be fatigue in the legs. They gave it their best effort and got the job done.” 
  • Dallas goal scorer Cyera Hintzen:  
    • On the teams focus moving forward… “I think we just need to remember that in this league, everything can change so fast. We can’t be caught up on that, and we just have to be confident to play as one team and one unit. We have to stay positive and pick each other up because we know it’s going to be a battle down the stretch.” 

WEEK 28 SCHEDULE

Tuesday, April 8th 
DC Power FC v Carolina Ascent FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 

Saturday, April 12th 
Carolina Ascent FC v Brooklyn FC, 7:00 p.m. ET 
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Lexington FC, 7:00 p.m. ET 
Fort Lauderdale United FC v DC Power FC, 7:30 p.m. ET 
Spokane Zephyr FC v Dallas Trinity FC, 9:00 p.m. ET 

WEEK 28 STORYLINES

TOP OF THE TABLE 
Four different teams have held the No. 1 spot in the league table over the last month. Just six points separates 1-5 in the standings, with sixth-place Spokane Zephyr just seven points behind fourth place, and at least one game in hand over the top three. 

GOLDEN BOOT RACE CONTINUES 
Carolina’s Mia Corbin, Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain and Dallas’ Allie Thornton are all tied for first place in the Golden Boot race with nine goals each. 

2024/25 USL SUPER LEAGUE PLAYOFF DATES ANNOUNCED 
The USL Super League announced the official dates for its inaugural postseason, marking an exciting milestone in the league’s first campaign. The 2024/25 USL Super League Playoffs will kick off the weekend of June 7, with the highly anticipated 2025 USL Super League Final scheduled for the weekend of June 14.   

Read the full release with playoff structure and end of year awards here.  

WELCOME TO THE LEAGUE 
2025/26 expansion side Sporting JAX announced Stacey Balaam as the first head coach of the team for its inaugural season. Balaam most recently served as the associate head coach at Vanderbilt University, helping to lead the NCAA Top 20 program to historic achievements since 2023. 
Read the full announcement here. 

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS 
17 players have been called up to their national teams for the most recent FIFA international window: 

• CAR – Eli Hutchinson, Israel  
• DAL – Sealy Strawn, USYNT U-18 
• DAL – Gaby Gullen, Costa Rica 
• DC – Claire Constant, Haiti   
• DC – Katrina Guillou, Philippines 
• DC – Carleigh Frilles, Philippines 
• DC – Charlie Estcourt, Wales 
• DC – Jennifer Cudjoe, Ghana 
• LEX – Nayeong Shin, South Korea  
• LEX – Emma Johnson, USYNT U-18 
• LEX – Yunaira Lopez, Colombia   
• LEX – Grace Wisnewski, New Zealand  
• SPK – Riley Tanner, Panama  
• SPK – Sophia Bruan, Argentina 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe, Denmark U-23 
• TB – Andrea Hauksdottir, Iceland  
• TB – Sydney Schneider, Jamaica  

SUPER CONNECTIONS 
Teammates from college to national teams to the USL W League will face off against each other this week: 

• Carolina’s Jill Aguilera played alongside DC’s Amber DiOrio with the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team. 
• Carolina’s Sydney Studer played alongside Brooklyn’s Allison Pantuso in 2018 at Oregon State University. Carolina’s Ashlynn Serepca and Riley Parker were also teammates with Brooklyn’s Sasha Pickard at the University of Alabama. 
• Tampa Bay’s Ava Tankersley and Lexington’s Kate Doyle both joined the league over Winter Break after playing last season with the Arkansas Razorbacks. 
• FTL’s Darya Rajaee was teammates with DC’s Madison Murnin and Anna Henderson at the University of Central Florida in 2021. 
• Spokane’s Wayny Balata was teammates with Dallas’ Sam Estrada and Allie Thornton at Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2019-2023.  
• Spokane’s Alyssa Bourgeois and Dallas’ Camryn Lancaster were teammates last season for USL W League club California Storm, taking the team to the playoffs. 

DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 28

TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report. 

LEAGUE LEADERS – WEEK 28

GOALS:

• Addie McCain (FTL) – 9 goals 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 9 goals  
• Mia Corbin (CAR) – 9 goals 
• Natasha Flint (TB) – 8 goals 
• Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 7 goals  
• Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals 
• Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (TB) – 6 goals 
• Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals  
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 5 goals 

ASSISTS:

• Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists  
• Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists 
• Jill Aguilera (CAR) – 5 assists  
• Chioma Ubogagu (DAL) – 5 assists 
• Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Emina Ekić (SPK) – 4 assists 
• Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists 
• Mackenzie George (BKN) – 4 assists 
• Audrey Harding (CAR) – 4 assists 
• Kiara Locklear (FTL) – 3 assists 
• Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists 
• Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists 
• Lucy Shepherd (DAL) – 3 assists 
• Allie Thornton (DAL) – 3 assists 

CLEAN SHEETS:

• Madison White (DAL) – 9 clean sheets  
• Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets 
• Hope Hisey (SPK) – 6 clean sheets 
• Cosette Morche (FTL) – 5 clean sheets  
• Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets 
• Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 4 clean sheets 
• Ashley Orkus (TB) – 4 clean sheets 

MILESTONES

HAT TRICKS:

• DAL – Allie Thornton (09.13.24): 61 minutes 
• FTL – Addie McCain (09.22.24): 68 minutes 
• BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24): 13 minutes 

BRACES:

• DAL – Chioma Ubogagu (09.13.24) 
• DC – Madison Wolfbauer (09.29.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.02.24) 
• CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24) 
• LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24) 
• DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24) 
• TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.02.24) 
• LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24) 
• FTL – Kiara Locklear (12.14.24) 
• DAL – Allie Thornton (03.09.25) 
• SPK – Emina Ekić (03.15.25) 
• FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon (03.15.25) 
• CAR – Audrey Harding (03.23.25) 
• TB – Natasha Flint (03.29.25) 
• CAR – Mia Corbin (03.29.25)