DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Friday, September 13; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 64°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- After three weeks on the road, DC Power will host its first Super League match at Audi Field.
- Both DC Power and Fort Lauderdale are searching for their first wins of the season.
- DC’s Madison Murnin and FTLUTD’s Darya Rajaee played together for three years at the University of Central Florida.
Players to Watch
DC – Morgan Aquino: The Australian goalkeeper came up huge for Power FC in its last match in Dallas. Aquino made three incredible saves, two from close range, to keep DC in the match, and she will likely need another strong match to combat the speed and creativity on Fort Lauderdale’s front line.
FTL – Darya Rajaee: Fort Lauderdale’s captain has proven to be a sturdy and reliable option in the midfield. Rajaee won all five of her duels and recorded two interceptions and two clearances in last week’s match against Carolina Ascent.
| DC Power FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Frédéric Brillant | Tyrone Mears |
| Club Record | 0-1-2 | 0-1-1 |
| Standings | 4th | 8th |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Lexington SC
Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX
Kickoff: Friday, September 13; 8 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 76°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both Dallas and Lexington are searching for their first wins of the season.
Players to Watch
DAL – Julia Dorsey: It was Dorsey’s high pressure that caused the turnover which led to the equalizer for Dallas in its last match. The fullback reads the game very well, makes great runs and sends through balls that start off the Trinity’s attack.
LEX – Marykate McGuire: It was only a matter of time before McGuire found the back of the net. The striker has composure and the ability to shoot from anywhere, which makes her extremely dangerous in the attacking third.
| Dallas Trinity FC | Lexington SC | |
| Head Coach | Chris Petrucelli (Acting HC) | Mike Dickey |
| Club Record | 0-0-2 | 0-1-1 |
| Standings | 3rd | 7th |
Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Brooklyn FC
Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL
Kickoff: Saturday, September 14; 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 75°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Tampa Bay is returning home after earning its first win of the season at Lexington last week.
- Brooklyn opened its campaign last week with a 1-1 draw against Spokane.
- Brooklyn goalkeeper Sydney Martinez played at the University of South Florida with the Sun’s Viv Bessette and Sydney Nasello under current Tampa head coach Denise Schilte-Brown, who was at the helm of the university’s team for 17 seasons.
- Other college connections include Tampa’s Carlee Giammona and Brooklyn’s Kelsey Hill, who played together at Pepperdine from 2020-2022, and Tampa’s Riley Parker and Brooklyn’s Sasha Pickard, who were teammates at Alabama for four years.
Players to Watch
TB – Carlee Giammona: Giammona was all over the field for Tampa in its win last week. The midfielder had a goal and an assist by halftime, and she sent in the cross that eventually led to Tampa’s third goal of the night.
BKN – Mackenzie Pluck: The midfielder was one of the brightest spots for Brooklyn in its season opener. Pluck had two shots, including one that skimmed off the crossbar, and created two chances. As Brooklyn continues growing its cohesion, she will be one to keep an eye on.
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Brooklyn FC | |
| Head Coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | Kristen Sample (Acting HC) |
| Club Record | 1-0-2 | 0-0-1 |
| Standings | 2nd | 6th |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA
Kickoff: Sunday, September 15; 9 p.m. ET
Weather: Cloudy skies, 54°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Carolina Ascent will be on the road for the first time this season after earning two wins and a draw at home.
- Spokane’s Taylor Aylmer and Carolina’s Meagan McClelland played together at Rutgers University from 2018-2019.
Players to Watch
SPK – Sarah Clark: The Zephyr’s captain has been holding down the defense for the team over its first two matches. She leads the team in clearances (10), blocks (2) and duels won (14) and is second in interceptions (3), while also having the highest passing accuracy at 87.3%.
CAR – Addisyn Merrick: In just her first appearance with Carolina last week, Merrick made her presence known. She won seven duels and two tackles, while also tallying six clearances and three interceptions. Merrick is sure to become a cornerstone in the team’s defense moving forward.
| Spokane Zephyr FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Jo Johnson | Philip Poole |
| Club Record | 0-0-2 | 2-0-1 |
| Standings | 5th | 1st |