WEEK 11 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 23
Brooklyn FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Friday, October 25
DC Power FC v Lexington SC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Dallas Trinity FC v Carolina Ascent FC, 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 27
Brooklyn FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 2 p.m. ET
Spokane Zephyr FC v Tampa Bay Sun FC, 7:30 p.m. ET
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REWIND: WEEK 10 NOTES
BKN 1 – 1 CAR
- GOALS:
Jaydah Bedoya (CAR) 22’, Rylee Baisden assist.
Allison Pantuso (BKN) 54’, Mackenzie Pluck assist. - STORYLINES:
First Goals: Both Bedoya’s and Pantuso’s goals were their first of the 2024/25 season.
National Team Teammates: Brooklyn GK Sydney Martinez and Carolina defender Jill Aguilera both compete for the Puerto Rican National Team. - QUOTES:
Carolina Head Coach Philip Poole:
On Jaydah Bedoya scoring her first professional goal… “Jaydah is a talented individual in wide areas when she isolates 1v1, but she’s just as dangerous coming in from the back side and getting around the back post. It was a great finish tonight from Jaydah. She was close to scoring her first a week ago, and it’s always going to come. Jaydah is a young player who is always growing and getting opportunities. I’m really proud of her.”
Carolina goal scorer Jaydah Bedoya:
On scoring her first professional goal… “It feels awesome. To be able to score my first goal as a professional is something that I always dreamed of. My emotions were so high seeing it happen. I have to give credit to Rylee; it was an amazing ball put through, and I was there to put it in the corner.”
DC 0 – 0 DAL
- STORYLINES:
Deadlock: This was the second match between the two teams that has ended in a tie. The teams previously met during Week 4 where they split points in a 1-1 draw.
First Clean Sheet: Dallas Trinity recorded its first clean sheet of the season. - QUOTES:
Dallas Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:
On the team’s first clean sheet of the season… “I’m absolutely delighted. One of the things we’ve been working on really, really hard this week is our defensive play and our organization behind the ball. I think that a clean sheet tonight on the road is a huge accomplishment for us as a group.”
CAR 2 – 0 BKN
- GOALS:
Ashlynn Serepca (CAR) 19’, Josie Studer assist.
Ashlynn Serepca (CAR) 73’, Josie Studer assist. - STORYLINES:
First Goal: Serepca found the back of the net for the first time this season.
First Brace: Serepca’s pair of goals made history as the first brace ever for Carolina Ascent.
Youngest: Stella Spitzer, 14 years old, subbed into the match in the 90+5’, making her the youngest player to ever take the pitch in the USL Super League.
4th Shutout: Meagan McClelland recorded a league-leading fourth clean sheet in the competition. - QUOTES:
Carolina goal scorer Ashlynn Serepca:
On scoring her first two goals of the season… “It was so exciting. I thought I was going to cry on the field and that never happens. It definitely meant a lot. I wouldn’t be able to do it without this team. The first goal was a great ball by Josie and something we’ve worked on and practiced all week. I’m so happy for the team and glad I could be there at the right place at the right time.”
FTL 1 – 2 LEX
- GOALS:
Addie McCain (FTL) 22’
Madi Parsons (LEX) 37’, Shea Moyer assist.
Madi Parsons (LEX), Kailey Utley assist. - STORYLINES:
League Leader: Addie McCain continues to lead the league in scoring, with her sixth of the season coming against Lexington.
Close Behind: Right behind McCain in the Golden Boot race is Lexington’s Madi Parsons who scored the club’s first brace in the match, giving her four goals on the season.
End of the Streak: FTL UTD’s win streak was broken at three with the loss to Lexington.
On a Roll: Lexington is starting to find its groove as they have strung together a pair of wins – the only club currently on a winning streak. - QUOTES:
Lexington Head Coach Michael Dickey:
On winning a second match in a row… “Winning is the best, it’s what we’re here for, to win games. We’re real excited about getting the points, winning some games. The deal is it’s a new league and a new team, new coaching staff, we’re learning every week about what our players can do, what they still need to train in order to be able to do better. Same thing on us as coaches, too, what do we need to do to better help them perform at their highest level and how can we maximize their skill sets? We’re all getting better every week.”
Lexington goal scorer Madi Parsons:
On winning a second match in a row… “The last three games have been truly special for our team. We’ve been grinding day in and day out since July, and to finally see all that hard work paying off is incredibly rewarding. Each game has added to our growing momentum, and with every win, that energy just builds. We’ve proven to ourselves, to our fans, and to the entire league that no matter what the score is, we’ll keep fighting with everything we have until the final whistle blows. That grit is what sets us apart, and it’s been amazing to see our efforts come together in such a powerful way. The belief we have in each other is stronger than ever, and we’re just getting started.”
On her journey so far… “I’m so grateful for this opportunity to play for Lexington because, a year ago, playing professional soccer wasn’t even a thought in my mind. My teammates and coaches have been so supportive, and I am grateful for their guidance. I’m excited for the upcoming games because we have something special to prove, not just for ourselves but to everyone watching to never count us out. There’s an excitement within the team, and we’re all ready to ride this wave of momentum and show teams what we’re truly capable of.”
WEEK 11 STORYLINES
8 PLAYERS CALLED UP
USL Super League Players on International Duty in October:
- Argentina (1) – Sophia Braun (Spokane Zephyr FC)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (1) – Emina Ekić (Spokane Zephyr FC)
- Costa Rica (1) – Gaby Guillén (Dallas Trinity FC)
- Haiti (1) – Claire Constant (DC Power FC)
- Morocco (1) – Salma Amani (Brooklyn FC)
- Panama (1) – Riley Tanner (Spokane Zephyr FC)
- Philippines (1) – Katrina Guillou (DC Power FC)
- Wales (1) – Charlie Estcourt (DC Power FC)
More info on international call ups here.
DEFENDERS SHOW SCORING PROWESS
Every Super League team has had at least one defender score a goal within its first seven matches of the season. 17 of the 63 goals so far this season (excluding own goals) came from defenders. Read more here.
USF REUNION
This week’s matchup between Tampa Bay Sun and Brooklyn will be feature a handful of alumni from the University of South Florida. Brooklyn goalkeeper Sydney Martinez and Tampa’s Viv Bessette and Sydny Nasello all played for the Bulls from 2020-2021, led by current Tampa head coach Denise Schilte-Brown who was at the helm of the university’s program for 17 seasons.
The two clubs met during Week 5 of the season and resulted in a 1-0 victory for Brooklyn.
STANFORD CONNECTION
Lexington SC’s Sarah Cox and DC Power FC’s Mariah Lee were teammates at Stanford University for two years in 2014 and 2015. Cox and Lee helped lead the Cardinals to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals in 2014 and were PAC-12 regular season champions.
TARHEEL TEAMMATES
Defenders Amber Brooks (DAL) and Vicky Bruce (CAR) were teammates in 2012 at one of the top collegiate programs in the country – the University of North Carolina Tarheels. The pair won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament Championship in 2012, which is the last time the university won the title.
Additionally, Carolina’s Emily Moxley and Cannon Clough and Dallas’ Julia Dorsey and Samantha Meza also completed their collegiate careers at UNC.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
The Week 11 matchup between Lexington and DC Power will see the team with the highest goals scored (LEX, 12 goals), take on the team with the lowest goals scored (DC, 4 goals). While Lexington has scored the most goals so far this season, they have also allowed the most goals (18).
DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 11
TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report.
LEAGUE LEADERS
GOALS:
- Addie McCain (FTL) – 6 goals
- Madison Parsons (LEX) – 4 goals
- Allie Thornton (DAL) – 3 goals
- Sydney Shephard (LEX) – 3 goals
- 13 players – 2 goals
- 18 players – 1 goal
ASSISTS:
- Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists
- Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists
- 6 players – 2 assists
- 21 players – 1 assist
CLEAN SHEETS:
- Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 4 clean sheets
- Morgan Aquino (DC) – 3 clean sheets
- Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 2 clean sheets
- Ashley Orkus (TB) – 2 clean sheets
- 5 players – 1 clean sheet
MILESTONES
HAT TRICKS:
- DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
- FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
BRACES:
- DAL – Chimoa Ubogagu (9.13.24)
- DC – Madison Wolfbauer (9.29.24)
- TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (10.2.24)
- CAR – Ashlynn Serepca (10.19.24)
- LEX – Madison Parsons (10.19.24)