Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC
Kickoff: Friday, September 6; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy skies, 65°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Carolina Ascent is looking to remain atop the league standings, while No. 3 Fort Lauderdale will play its first match since its opening weekend 1-1 draw against Spokane Zephyr.
- Carolina Ascent defender Ashlynn Serepca will battle against Fort Lauderdale United’s Felicia Knox for the first time since the two were playing together for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2022.
Players to Watch
CAR – Mia Corbin: The August Goal of the Month winner showed her precision and composure in Carolina’s last match when she blasted a shot from the top of the box to equalize and earn the team a point. She also created four chances while winning six duels during the match.
FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon: West Virginia alum Sh’Nia Gordon was on fire in the teams opening match in Week 1. The midfielder recorded four shots and created three chances in her first start with the club and will be a key piece in the team’s attack this season.
| Carolina Ascent FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Philip Poole | Tyrone Mears |
| Club Record | 1-0-1 | 0-0-1 |
| Standings | 1st | 3rd |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Cotton Bowl
Kickoff: Saturday, September 7; 8 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 64°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Dallas Trinity will host its league home opener at the historic Cotton Bowl. The Cotton Bowl has a rich history in American soccer, hosting FIFA World Cup matches, CONCACAF Gold Cup matches and international friendlies, including last weekend’s friendly between Dallas Trinity and FC Barcelona.
- DC Power will be on the road for its third straight match as it looks to secure its first win and goal.
Players to Watch
DAL – Chioma Ubogagu: The English international earned a spot on the August Team of the Month after her stellar performance in Dallas’ opening match against Tampa. Ubogagu has strength and speed on the left side and showed her ability to create opportunities and send great balls into the box.
DC – Katrina Guillou: The midfielder is a strong asset on both sides of the ball for DC. In Power FC’s last match, Guillou had two tackles and one clearance on defense while also creating one chance and blasting off a shot that forced Tampa’s goalkeeper to make an incredible save.
| Dallas Trinity FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Chris Petrucelli (Acting HC) | Frédéric Brillant |
| Club Record | 0-0-1 | 0-1-1 |
| Standings | 5th | 7th |
Lexington SC v Tampa Bay Sun FC
Venue: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium
Kickoff: Sunday, September 8; 4 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 72°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Sunday’s match marks Lexington’s home opener in its new, state-of-the-art venue, Lexington Sporting Club Stadium.
- Tampa Bay Sun will be on the road for the first time after opening the season with two draws at home.
- Tampa’s goalkeeper Ashley Orkus was named Player of the Month for August after her incredible performances in the club’s first two matches.
Players to Watch
LEX – Shea Moyer: The captain looked strong in Lexington’s opening match against Carolina, maintaining over 87% passing accuracy while winning six duels and four tackles. She can quickly win the ball in the midfield and get the team into a counterattack, which has proved to be a challenge for Tampa.
TB – Riley Parker: The striker’s would-have-been first goal of the season was called offside in the Sun’s last match, but it’s only a matter of time before Parker gets on the scoresheet officially. She is tied for second in the league with four shots and will be one of the biggest problems for Lexington’s backline on Sunday.
| Lexington SC | Tampa Bay Sun FC | |
| Head Coach | Mike Dickey | Denise Schilte-Brown |
| Club Record | 0-0-1 | 0-0-2 |
| Standings | 6th | 2nd |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium
Kickoff: Sunday, September 8; 9 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 64°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Brooklyn will make its Super League debut on Sunday against Lexington as the eighth and final club to take the field this season.
- Brooklyn’s Hope Breslin will go head-to-head with Spokane Zephyr defender Katie Murray after the two were key members of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini from 2017-2018.
Players to Watch
SPK – Marley Canales: The former UCLA star held down the midfield for Spokane in its opening match. Canales won five duels, three tackles and recorded two interceptions while maintaining 85% passing accuracy.
BKN – Sam Rosette: The Bronx native will be one to watch in Brooklyn FC’s first match of the season. The defender played in the Champions League in France after finishing her collegiate career at Villanova. In her two years as a Wildcat, Rosette played over 2,000 minutes and recorded six goals and three assists.
| Spokane Zephyr | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Jo Johnson | Kristen Sample (Acting HC) |
| Club Record | 0-0-1 | 0-0-0 |
| Standings | 4th | N/A |