Brooklyn FC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Rocco B Commisso Soccer Stadium; New York, NY
Kickoff: Friday, October 11; 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 56°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams are coming off losses in Week 8. DC Power fell 3-0 to Tampa Bay Sun, and Brooklyn suffered its first loss of the season to Fort Lauderdale United.
- Brooklyn is undefeated at home (2-0-0).
Players to Watch
BKN – Sam Kroeger: The Rutgers alum has been holding down the midfield for Brooklyn. She gets back on defense while also creating chances towards goal and maintaining nearly a 90% passing accuracy.
DC – Loza Abera: Abera has brought a much-needed spark to DC’s offense and recorded two shots and two chances created in the team’s last match. If she can connect up top with Jorian Baucom, DC could see some success against Brooklyn.
| Brooklyn FC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Jess Silva | Frédéric Brillant |
| Club Record | 3-1-1 | 0-4-3 |
| Standings | 3rd | 7th |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Lexington SC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA
Kickoff: Sunday, October 13; 5 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 73°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Spokane is looking to bounce back after falling 2-1 to Dallas last week. Lexington escaped with a point against Carolina Ascent in Week 8 after scoring the equalizer in stoppage time.
- Lexington’s Madison Perez leads the league with four assists.
- Lexington’s Sydney Shepherd and Spokane’s Izzy Nino played four seasons together at the University of Michigan.
Players to Watch
SPK – Taylor Aylmer: The midfielder is finding her groove, scoring twice in Spokane’s last two matches. She recorded two chances created, two tackles, a clearance and an interception in the match against Dallas.
LEX – Na Yeong Shin: The fullback has put in work on the right flank, creating opportunities while also making big plays in the defensive third. She had three interceptions, two clearances and two tackles last week.
| Spokane Zephyr FC | Lexington SC | |
| Head Coach | Jo Johnson | Mike Dickey |
| Club Record | 1-2-3 | 0-4-2 |
| Standings | 6th | 8th |
For more insight on stats, storylines, records and the discipline report, check out the Week 9 News & Notes.