Lexington SC vs. DC Power FC
Venue: Lexington SC Stadium; Lexington, KY
Kickoff: Saturday, May 31st; 7:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 52°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.
- Lexington last played on May 19 in a 1-0 loss to Fort Lauderdale. DC is coming off a 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay last weekend.
- Lexington is 2-1-0 against DC this season. Lexington’s last two wins have been against DC.
- Lexington is on a nine-match winless streak, while DC is winless in its last three matches.
- Lexington’s Grace Wisnewski, NaYeong Shin and Emma Johnson and DC’s Morgan Aquino, Claire Constant, Jennifer Cudjoe, Amber DiOrio and Charlie Estcourt have all been called up for international duty.
Players to Watch
LEX – Shea Moyer: Moyer continues to be the driving force in Lexington’s midfield, leading the team in tackles won, duels won and assists. She contributes to both the defensive and offensive sides to keep the Girls in Green in each match.
DC – Gianna Gourley: Gourley has been one of the most successful forwards in the league this spring. She has incredible versatility in her shot selection and will be the one her teammates look for to get DC on the board on Saturday.
| Lexington SC | DC Power FC | |
| Head Coach | Ben Willis (Interim Coach) | Phil Nana (Interim Coach) |
| Club Record | 4-18-5 | 5-14-7 |
| Standings | 8th | 7th |
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC
Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX
Kickoff: Saturday, May 31st; 8:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 70°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Dallas needs a win to clinch a playoff berth. A loss or draw would eliminate it from playoff contention. Carolina has already secured the No. 1 seed.
- Dallas is coming off a 1-0 loss to Fort Lauderdale, while Carolina most recently drew 0-0 against Brooklyn.
- Both teams are 1-1-1 against each other this season. Carolina won 3-0 in their most recent matchup in March.
- Dallas is on a three-match losing streak, while Carolina is on an eight-match unbeaten streak and hasn’t lost a match since March 15.
- Dallas has not lost at home since its 1-0 loss to Spokane in its spring opener on February 22.
- Dallas’ Sealey Strawn and Deborah Abiodun and Carolina’s Kathrynn González have all been called up for international duty.
Players to Watch
DAL – Allie Thornton: Thornton is tied with Corbin for first place in the Golden Boot race with 12 goals. The striker scored the equalizer in the 2-2 draw the last time Dallas faced Carolina at the Cotton Bowl.
CAR – Mia Corbin: Corbin will be battling for the Golden Boot on the other end of the pitch. A quarter of Corbin’s goals have come against Dallas, including a brace in their March meeting.
| Dallas Trinity FC | Carolina Ascent FC | |
| Head Coach | Pauline MacDonald | Philip Poole |
| Club Record | 11-9-7 | 13-5-9 |
| Standings | 5th | 1st |
Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA
Kickoff: Saturday, May 31st; 9:00 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear skies, 55°
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com
Things to Know
- Fort Lauderdale needs at least a draw to clinch a playoff berth. Spokane needs a win or a Dallas loss/draw vs. Carolina to earn a playoff berth.
- Spokane last played on May 13 in a 2-1 win over DC Power. Fort Lauderdale is coming off a 1-0 win against Dallas last weekend.
- Fort Lauderdale has a 1-0-2 record against Spokane this season. The sides most recently played to a scoreless draw in March.
- This game will be a rematch of the teams’ inaugural match back on August 17.
- Spokane is 3-0-1 in its last four matches, while Fort Lauderdale is 2-1-1.
- Spokane’s Riley Tanner and Sophia Braun have been called up for international duty.
Players to Watch
SPK – Emina Ekić: The Bosnian international helped Spokane to earn results all season long, and they will need her talents to secure the win Saturday. She recorded the game-winning brace in their last match to earn a critical three points.
FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon: Gordon recently moved from the backline to back up top and contributed the assist to the game-winner last weekend against Dallas. Her speed and finesse in the final third will be a key factor in FTL’s attack this weekend.
| Spokane Zephyr FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
| Head Coach | Jo Johnson | Tyrone Mears |
| Club Record | 11-8-8 | 11-8-8 |
| Standings | 4th | 3rd |