WEEK 19 SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 8
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Fort Lauderdale United FC, 7 p.m. ET
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REWIND: WEEK 18 NOTES
LEX 3 – 0 DC
GOALS:
Hannah Richardson (LEX) 45+1’, Shea Moyer assist.
Grace Wisnewski (LEX) 55’, Madison Parsons assist.
Hannah Richardson (LEX) 58’, Shea Moyer assist.
STORYLINES:
First Brace: Hannah Richardson recorded her first professional brace, and it was the team’s second brace of the season.
Double Assists: Shea Moyer recorded her second and third assists of the season. She is just the fourth player to record two assists in a single match.
First Goal: Grace Wisnewski recorded her first goal of the season.
5 and 5: Madi Parsons recorded her fifth assist of the season. She leads the league in goal contributions with five goals and five assists.
Firsts: The win marked Lexington’s first home victory and first shutout of the season.
QUOTES:
Lexington goal scorer Hannah Richardson:
On scoring her first two professional goals… “It’s surreal. I’ve just been through a lot in my past two years with my professional career. First of all, a season ending injury before I started my career, and then just being able to come back to the states from playing overseas, and then just finishing off this year with two goals, it’s been surreal. I’m just really thankful.”
Lexington Head Coach Mike Dickey:
On the team recording its first home win… “We’re so stinkin’ happy because it’s a win in our own place, it’s a shutout, we haven’t been able to do that, so that’s awesome. Defensively, we were really good. We scored goals. What we worked on this week in training and what we’ve worked on all season showed in today’s game. It’s just a really big positive, especially going into our last game of 2024 and then having a break for several weeks and going into the second half of the season. I’m really happy for our club, really happy for our players and coaching staff, they have been doing a really good job.”
DAL 0 – 1 BKN
GOALS:
Isabel Cox (BKN) 77’, Sam Kroeger assist.
STORYLINES:
Sixth Win: Brooklyn recorded its league-leading sixth-consecutive win to extend its first-place lead in the standings.
Snapped the Streak: Brooklyn became the first visiting team to defeat Dallas Trinity at the Cotton Bowl this season. Trinity was previously 3-0-3 at home.
Clean Sheet: Brooklyn recorded its fourth-consecutive shutout this season. It has outscored its opponents 8-0 in the last four matches.
QUOTES:
Brooklyn goal scorer Isabel Cox:
On scoring the game-winning goal… “Our objective the whole game was to get three points. Even when I came in later on in the game, we were playing to win. I came on and just wanted to be a difference-maker. Our team was playing hard the whole game, and we definitely deserved that goal, so I’m just happy I could help put my team ahead.”
On the first half of the season… “Our locker room has been so positive and confident this whole fall. We are a tight-knit group and have so much belief within the team. We’re definitely happy to have a bit of time off, but it makes it even better that we can end the fall on a high and in first place.”
Dallas Trinity Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:
On the final match of the Fall Schedule… “I’m extremely proud of the manner that we played the game in, the way that we dominated the ball, and competed. It was significantly different from the first time that we played them on the road in Brooklyn. I’m disappointed for the players; however, this is only game 14. We were obviously late in getting here as a technical staff, and I think the buy-in from the players has been exceptional since then.”
Dallas Trinity captain Amber Brooks:
On the team’s effort… “I think it shows that when we show up and consistently compete, we can be the best team on the field every game. Unfortunately, on nights like tonight, that doesn’t always mean you get the three points, but we’re certainly happy with where we stand heading into the halfway point of the season. You always want to win, especially at home to keep that streak alive. The important thing is that we’ve taken really important steps heading into the break and hopefully we all get some good rest, get healthy, keep pushing, and get better for the spring.”
TB 3 – 2 SPK
GOALS:
Carlee Giammona (TB) 15’.
Haley Thomas (SPK) 22’, Emina Ekić assist.
Julianne Vallerand (SPK) 52’, Emina Ekić assist.
Natasha Flint (TB) 66’, Cecilie Nielsen assist.
Natasha Flint (TB) 69’, Jade Moore assist.
STORYLINES:
3-2 Scoreline: This was the fourth match this season to end with a 3-2 scoreline. Tampa Bay is the first home team to win a match ending 3-2 and previously beat Lexington 3-2 on the road.
- LEX 2 –3 TB, 09/08/24
- SPK 2 – 3 LEX, 10/13/24
- LEX 2 – 3 DAL, 11/09/24
- TB 3 – 2 SPK, 12/14/24
First Brace: Natasha Flint recorded her first brace for the Sun, and it was the team’s third brace of the season.
First Goal: Julianne Vallerand recorded her first goal of the season.
FIirst Assist: Jade Moore and Cecilie Nielsen both recorded their first assists of the season.
Double Assists: Emina Ekić recorded her team-leading third and fourth assists of the season. She is just the fifth player to record two assists in a single match.
- Dallas’ Amber Brooks vs. Lexington (09/13/24)
- Carolina’s Josie Studer vs Brooklyn (10/19/24)
- Brooklyn’s Mackenzie Pluck vs. DC Power (11/13/24)
- Lexington’s Shea Moyer vs. DC Power (12/14/24)
- Spokane’s Emina Ekić vs. Tampa Bay (12/14/24)
QUOTES:
Tampa Bay Sun Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown:
On the team’s effort… “This was an incredible display of character and resilience from our team. We faced challenges, but we never doubted ourselves and found a way to win. I’m incredibly proud of every single player.”
Spokane Zephyr defender Haley Thomas:
On the result… “It wasn’t the way we wanted to end the fall season, and I think we could’ve got the win tonight. We’ll take these next few weeks to rest, work on the things we need to improve and come back stronger in the spring.”
FTL 2 – 0 CAR
GOALS:
Kiara Pralle (FTL) 54’.
Kiara Pralle (FTL) 82’, Sabrina McNeill assist.
STORYLINES:
First Brace: Kiara Pralle recorded her first professional brace and FTL UTD’s first brace in club history.
First Assist: Sabrina McNeill recorded her first assist of the season.
Three in a Row: Fort Lauderdale earned its third consecutive win, the second time this season the team has gone on a three-match winning streak. On the other end, Carolina recorded its third consecutive loss.
Clean Sheet: Cosette Morche recorded her second clean sheet of the season.
QUOTES:
Fort Lauderdale goal scorer Kiara Pralle:
On her experience since joining the team… “There’s a couple players in the locker room who’ve come alongside me and just been so kind and welcoming. It’s a competitive environment. It’s easy to step on toes, but honestly, the girls have been so welcoming, and I’m just super excited to be in an environment where it is so competitive each and every day in training. But off the field, like just being a family and a sisterhood, which is just awesome.”
Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole:
On the overall performance… “I don’t think we were very good tonight. We really struggled in possession tonight. Struggling in possession against a team that has power and pace to get their wide players on the ball is always going to ask questions. Tonight we struggled with the ball, and we weren’t good enough without the ball. It’s a pretty simple formula.”
WEEK 19 STORYLINES
WINTER BREAK MOVEMENT
While the action on field paused, the action off the field kept us going the entirety of the Winter Break. Read about the biggest moves and their possible impacts here.
Additionally, here is a list of every player movement announced to this point:
| Brooklyn FC | Isabel Cox | Retired |
| Brooklyn FC | Taylor Smith | Released |
| Brooklyn FC | Grace Philpotts | Signed |
| Brooklyn FC | Alexa Goldberg | Signed |
| Carolina Ascent FC | Riley Parker | Signed |
| Carolina Ascent FC | Jenna Butler | Signed |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Lexi Missimo | Signed |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Sam Meza | Released |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Waniya Hudson | Released |
| DC Power FC | Emily Colton | Signed |
| FTL UTD | Laurel Ansbrow | Signed |
| FTL UTD | Julia Grosso | Signed |
| FTL UTD | Jorian Baucom | Signed |
| FTL UTD | Heather Hinz | Released |
| Lexington SC | Yunaira Lopez | Signed |
| Lexington SC | Nicole Vernis | Signed |
| Lexington SC | Hannah White | Signed |
| Lexington SC | Sintia Cabezas | Signed |
| Lexington SC | Kate Doyle | Signed |
| Lexington SC | Kimberley Mendez | Released |
| Lexington SC | Madelen Holme | Released |
| Spokane Zephyr FC | Ally Cook | Signed |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Jordan Zade | Signed |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Parker Goins | Signed |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Jackie Simpson | Signed |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Victoria Haugen | Signed |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Kristen Edmonds | Released |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Lauren Kozal | Released |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Natalia Staude | Released |
| Tampa Bay Sun FC | Jazmin Abundis | Released |
USWNT FUTURES CAMP
Brooklyn’s Neeku Purcell and Dallas Trinity’s Lexi Missimo were named by U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Emma Hayes to the 24-player roster for the 2025 Futures Camp featuring up-and-coming USWNT prospects.
MORE THAN BRAGGING RIGHTS AT STAKE
The second Florida Derby will launch the Spring Schedule, setting the stage for a fierce rematch between the two teams separated by just 260 miles. The first encounter ended in a 1-1 draw with FTL UTD finding the equalizer in the 90+3’.
However, with this being the only match up for this opening weekend, if a team was to claim all three points, that team would leapfrog over Carolina Ascent into third place in the standings.
WILL THESE STREAKS CONTINUE?
FTL UTD’s Final Finale victory over Carolina was the team’s third W in a row – marking the second time this season that the club has tallied three consecutive wins.
On the flip side, their opponent, Carolina Ascent FC, was handed their third loss in a row – marking the first time ever the club fumbled three consecutive times.
Finally, the most impressive streak is undoubtedly Brooklyn FC’s sixth consecutive win. Brooklyn managed to find its groove and their victory over Dallas in the Fall Finale marked the club’s sixth consecutive win. Will Brooklyn continue this historic streak?
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SPRING
As the Spring Schedule kicks off, we broke down what to expect from all eight clubs. Read each one below:
Brooklyn FC
Carolina Ascent FC
Dallas Trinity FC
DC Power FC
Fort Lauderdale United FC
Lexington SC
Spokane Zephyr FC
Tampa Bay Sun FC
DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 19
TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report.
LEAGUE LEADERS
GOALS:
- Addie McCain (FTL) – 8 goals
- Allie Thornton (DAL) – 6 goals
- Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals
- Carlee Giammona (TB) – 5 goals
- Sydney Shepherd (LEX) – 4 goals
- Natasha Flint (TB) – 4 goals
- Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 4 goals
- Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals
- Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals
- Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 4 goals
- 6 players – 3 goals
- 15 players – 2 goals
- 27 players – 1 goal
ASSISTS:
- Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists
- Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists
- Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists
- Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists
- Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists
- Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists
- 14 players – 2 assists
- 21 players – 1 assist
CLEAN SHEETS:
- Meagan McClelland (CAR) – 6 clean sheets
- Madison White (DAL) – 5 clean sheets
- Sydney Martinez (BKN) – 4 clean sheets
- Morgan Aquino (DC) – 4 clean sheets
- Hope Hisey (SPK) – 3 clean sheets
- Neeku Purcell (BKN) – 3 clean sheets
- 2 players – 2 clean sheets
- 3 players – 1 clean sheets
MILESTONES
HAT TRICKS:
- DAL – Allie Thornton (9.13.24)
- FTL – Addie McCain (9.22.24)
- BKN – Luana Grabias (11.13.24)
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)
- DC – Allie Flanagan (10.25.24)
- TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (11.2.24)
- LEX – Hannah Richardson (12.14.24)
- TB – Natasha Flint (12.14.24)
- FTL – Kiara Pralle (12.14.24)