WEEK 21 SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 22nd
Dallas Trinity FC v Spokane Zephyr FC, 5:00 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Sun FC v Brooklyn FC, 7:00 p.m. ET
Fort Lauderdale United FC vs Lexington SC, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, February 23rd
Carolina Ascent FC v DC Power FC, 3:00 p.m. ET
REWIND: WEEK 20 NOTES
DAL 1 – 1 TB
GOALS:
Lexi Missimo (DAL) 4’, Allie Thornton assist.
Parker Goins (TB) 50’, Carlee Giammona assist.
STORYLINES:
Pro Debut & Goal: Lexi Missimo had a picture-perfect professional debut, scoring just four minutes into the match.
First: Parker Goins scored her first goal in just her second match for Tampa Bay after joining the club over the winter break.
Scorers to Assisters: Both Thornton and Giammona are tied at six goals on the season, but this week they took a break from scoring to dish out the ball. The assists were Giammona’s second and Thornton’s first.
Second-Half Comebacks: For the second match in a row, Tampa Bay scored the equalizer in the second half to earn a point.
QUOTES:
Dallas Trinity Head Coach Pauline MacDonald:
On Missimo scoring in her debut… “You could not have wrote that script any better, could you? I think that Lexi just has a lot of composure. She’s a young player, she’s been a top player in the college game, but her composure in the goal is second to none. I think she is gonna bring something really different.”
Goal Scorer Lexi Missimo:
On scoring in her debut… “I think that was my first touch. I was really nervous before this game. I’ve been through the national team and college; I’ve been through all the high levels where the nerves get you, but this one meant more in a way. I’m just glad that I did my job.”
Tampa Bay Sun FC Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown:
On the result… “Our league continues to grow stronger. Going on the road against a tough opponent and earning a tie wasn’t the result we wanted, but I’m proud of the squad for once again showing the resilience to battle back. We’ll take this point and build on it as we move forward.”
CAR 2 – 1 LEX
GOALS:
Madison Perez (LEX) 3’, Own Goal.
Mia Corbin (CAR) 35’, Addisyn Merrick assist.
Hannah Richardson (LEX) 82’, Shea Moyer assist.
STORYLINES:
Snapped the Streak: Carolina Ascent ended its four-match winless streak with the victory over Lexington. The Ascent last earned a win on November 3 when it defeated DC Power 1-0.
First: Addisyn Merrick recorded her first assist of the season.
4 for 4: Mia Corbin recorded her fourth goal of the season, and Shea Moyer recorded her fourth assist of the season.
QUOTES:
Carolina Ascent Head Coach Philip Poole:
On the message to the team coming in… “Let’s get back to business. Let’s get back on the front foot. To lose your last game of the Fall, you want to get back to business the next day and when you have a break like that, it’s frustrating. I’m glad we were the aggressor in the game.”
On not finishing more chances… “We need to put the third and the fourth and the fifth away and, you know, you’ve seen too many of these games where they get one and then the last 10 minutes is a little bit different than it should have been.”
Goal scorer Mia Corbin:
On the fluidity in the attack… “I feel like we had a lot to work on when we left in December. We really worked on transitional moments. That’s part of why we brought (Riley) Parker in, to mix it up. It’s still new, it wasn’t perfect tonight, but that’s also a good positive.”
Carolina Ascent forward Riley Parker:
On making her debut with her new team… “It’s easy to get lost in the moment. Before the first whistle, I was just taking in my new uniform and new teammates and the hard work we put in this past month and a half. It’s a really special moment and I am lucky to have joined a club that has welcomed me with open arms.”
WEEK 21 STORYLINES
BROOKLYN’S RETURN
First-place Brooklyn strung together a historic six victories and four clean sheets prior to the break and will be looking to add to that when the team returns to action this weekend against the Sun.
Over the break, Brooklyn took a two-week trip to Italy where they trained in Campobasso, played a friendly against Napoli Femminile and learned how to make pasta from scratch. We will see if that Italian trip leads to their seventh consecutive win.
FASTEST AND LATEST GOALS
Dallas’ Lexi Missimo not only scored her first professional goal in her debut, but her goal was also the third fastest goal in Super League history. Here are the five fastest goals:
- FTL – Jasmine Hamid (2’; 12.1.24)
- DAL – Sam Meza (3’; 11.23.24)
- DAL – Lexi Missimo (4’; 02.15.2025)
- TB – Sydny Nasello (5’; 10.23.24)
- DC – Madison Wolfbauer (6’; 9.29.24)
Additionally, Tampa Bay’s two come-from-behind draws to kick off the Spring Schedule saw the second-latest goal scored in the league. Here are the five latest goals:
- LEX – Kimberly Mendez (90+10; 10.06.24)
- TB – Cecilie Fløe Nielsen (90+5; 2.8.25)
- LEX – Sydney Shepherd (90+4; 10.13.24)
- DAL – Allie Thornton (90+4; 9.13.24)
- FTL – Anna Henderson (90+3; 11.10.24)
COMEBACK QUEENS
Tampa Bay Sun has come back from a deficit and scored the equalizer in its last two matches to earn draws. Dallas Trinity is the only other team to earn results in consecutive matches after conceding first.
GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS
While Fort Lauderdale’s Addie McCain leads the Golden Boot race, it’s Lexington’s Madi Parsons that leads the league in goal contributions. Here’s who falls in the top 5:
- LEX – Madi Parsons: 5 goals/5 assists (10 goal contributions)
- FTL – Addie McCain: 8 goals/1 assist (9 goal contributions)
- TB – Carlee Giammona: 6 goals/2 assists (8 goal contributions)
- DAL – Allie Thornton: 6 goals/1 assist (7 goal contributions)
- SPK – Emina Ekić: 3 goals/4 assists (7 goal contributions)
WINTER WEDDING BELLS
Five players will compete under married names:
- Carolina Ascent FC: Eli Hutchinson (Beard)
- Dallas Trinity FC: Rachel Pace (McCarthy)
- Dallas Trinity FC: Jenna Walker (Winebrenner)
- DC Power FC: Susanna Fitch (Friedrichs)
- Fort Lauderdale United FC: Kiara Locklear (Pralle)
INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS
Multiple Super League players have been called up to their home countries’ national team for the first FIFA international window of the 2025 calendar year running from February 17-26.
- Loza Abera, DC Power FC, Ethiopia
- Sophia Braun, Spokane Zephyr FC, Argentina
- Claire Constant, DC Power FC, Haiti
- Jennifer Cudjoe, DC Power FC, Ghana
- Emina Ekić, Spokane Zephyr FC, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Charlie Estcourt, DC Power FC, Wales
- Cecilie Fløe Nielsen, Tampa Bay Sun FC, Denmark U23
- Gabriela Guillén, Dallas Trinity FC, Costa Rica
- Katrina Guillou, DC Power FC, Philippines
- Andrea Hauksdottir, Tampa Bay Sun FC, Iceland
- Eli Hutchinson, Carolina Ascent FC, Israel
- Sydney Martinez, Brooklyn FC, Puerto Rico
- NaYeong Shin, Lexington SC, South Korea
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 |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Tamara Bolt | Signed |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Deborah Abuodun | Signed |
| Dallas Trinity FC | Camryn Lancaster | Signed |
| 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 | Ava Tankersley | 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 |
DISCIPLINE REPORT – WEEK 21
TAMPA, Fla. – There are no new suspensions to report.
LEAGUE LEADERS
GOALS:
- Addie McCain (FTL) – 8 goals
- Allie Thornton (DAL) – 6 goals
- Carlee Giammona (TB) – 6 goals
- Cecilie Nielsen (TB) – 5 goals
- Madison Parsons (LEX) – 5 goals
- Sydney Shepherd (LEX) – 4 goals
- Natasha Flint (TB) – 4 goals
- Jasmine Hamid (FTL) – 4 goals
- Marykate McGuire (LEX) – 4 goals
- Luana Grabias (BKN) – 4 goals
- Jessica Garziano (BKN) – 4 goals
- Mia Corbin (CAR) – 4 goals
ASSISTS:
- Madison Perez (LEX) – 5 assists
- Madi Parsons (LEX) – 5 assists
- Mackenzie Pluck (BKN) – 4 assists
- Emina Ekic (SPK) – 4 assists
- Shea Moyer (LEX) – 4 assists
- Jillienne Aguilera (CAR) – 3 assists
- Rylee Baisden (CAR) – 3 assists
- Sydny Nasello (TB) – 3 assists
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 sheet
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)