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Six clubs hunt for inaugural win, Carolina faces first road test | Week 5 Match Previews

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DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: Audi Field; Washington, D.C. 

Kickoff: Friday, September 13; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy, 64°  

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • After three weeks on the road, DC Power will host its first Super League match at Audi Field. 
  • Both DC Power and Fort Lauderdale are searching for their first wins of the season. 
  • DC’s Madison Murnin and FTLUTD’s Darya Rajaee played together for three years at the University of Central Florida. 

Players to Watch

DC – Morgan Aquino: The Australian goalkeeper came up huge for Power FC in its last match in Dallas. Aquino made three incredible saves, two from close range, to keep DC in the match, and she will likely need another strong match to combat the speed and creativity on Fort Lauderdale’s front line. 

FTL – Darya Rajaee: Fort Lauderdale’s captain has proven to be a sturdy and reliable option in the midfield. Rajaee won all five of her duels and recorded two interceptions and two clearances in last week’s match against Carolina Ascent. 

 DC Power FC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Frédéric Brillant Tyrone Mears 
Club Record 0-1-2 0-1-1 
Standings 4th 8th 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: Cotton Bowl; Dallas, TX 

Kickoff: Friday, September 13; 8 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 76° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Both Dallas and Lexington are searching for their first wins of the season. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Julia Dorsey: It was Dorsey’s high pressure that caused the turnover which led to the equalizer for Dallas in its last match. The fullback reads the game very well, makes great runs and sends through balls that start off the Trinity’s attack. 

LEX – Marykate McGuire: It was only a matter of time before McGuire found the back of the net. The striker has composure and the ability to shoot from anywhere, which makes her extremely dangerous in the attacking third. 

 Dallas Trinity FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Chris Petrucelli (Acting HC) Mike Dickey 
Club Record 0-0-2 0-1-1 
Standings 3rd 7th 

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Brooklyn FC 

Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, September 14; 7 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 75° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Tampa Bay is returning home after earning its first win of the season at Lexington last week. 
  • Brooklyn opened its campaign last week with a 1-1 draw against Spokane. 
  • Brooklyn goalkeeper Sydney Martinez played at the University of South Florida with the Sun’s Viv Bessette and Sydney Nasello under current Tampa head coach Denise Schilte-Brown, who was at the helm of the university’s team for 17 seasons.    
  • Other college connections include Tampa’s Carlee Giammona and Brooklyn’s Kelsey Hill, who played together at Pepperdine from 2020-2022, and Tampa’s Riley Parker and Brooklyn’s Sasha Pickard, who were teammates at Alabama for four years. 

Players to Watch

TB – Carlee Giammona: Giammona was all over the field for Tampa in its win last week. The midfielder had a goal and an assist by halftime, and she sent in the cross that eventually led to Tampa’s third goal of the night. 

BKN – Mackenzie Pluck: The midfielder was one of the brightest spots for Brooklyn in its season opener. Pluck had two shots, including one that skimmed off the crossbar, and created two chances. As Brooklyn continues growing its cohesion, she will be one to keep an eye on. 

 Tampa Bay Sun FC Brooklyn FC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Kristen Sample (Acting HC) 
Club Record 1-0-2 0-0-1 
Standings 2nd 6th 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Carolina Ascent FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 

Kickoff: Sunday, September 15; 9 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy skies, 54° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Carolina Ascent will be on the road for the first time this season after earning two wins and a draw at home. 
  • Spokane’s Taylor Aylmer and Carolina’s Meagan McClelland played together at Rutgers University from 2018-2019. 

Players to Watch

SPK – Sarah Clark: The Zephyr’s captain has been holding down the defense for the team over its first two matches. She leads the team in clearances (10), blocks (2) and duels won (14) and is second in interceptions (3), while also having the highest passing accuracy at 87.3%. 

CAR – Addisyn Merrick: In just her first appearance with Carolina last week, Merrick made her presence known. She won seven duels and two tackles, while also tallying six clearances and three interceptions. Merrick is sure to become a cornerstone in the team’s defense moving forward. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC Carolina Ascent FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Philip Poole 
Club Record 0-0-2 2-0-1 
Standings 5th 1st 

Carolina’s Guion scores goal to remember, Brooklyn earns result in league debut | Week 4 Storylines

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Week 4 of the USL Super League season was a good one with all eight teams taking the field and 12 total goals making it into the back of the net. Here are some of the highlights from last weekend. 

GUION OLIMPICO

Carolina Ascent’s Renée Guion already put up a strong contender for September Goal of the Month with a beauty in Friday’s match. The defender stepped up to take the corner kick in the 26th minute and sent it to the back post, but instead of connecting with a teammate, it curled into the net for her first goal of the season. 

“I’d love to say it was [intentional],” Guion said. “We practice different types of set pieces all the time. To be able to curl it in like that was a great way to start off my scoring with this team.” 

BROOKLYN SCORES IN SEASON DEBUT

Brooklyn FC played its first match of the season at Spokane Zephyr on Sunday night and came away with a point after a hard-fought battle. Despite going down a goal in the first half, Brooklyn drew a foul inside the box in the 85th minute, and Jessica Garziano converted from the spot for the club’s first goal. 

5-GOAL THRILLER IN LEXINGTON HOME OPENER

Lexington Sporting Club Stadium saw a lot of action in its opening match as Tampa Bay Sun defeated the home side 3-2 on Sunday. Tampa jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Natalia Staude and Carlee Giammona. Madison Parsons got one back for Lexington before Ashley Clark put Tampa back ahead by two goals. Marykate McGuire scored the last goal of the match in the 83rd minute, beating the goalkeeper 1v1. 

DC RECORDS FIRST GOAL ON THE ROAD

Jorian Baucom not only gets to say she scored DC Power FC’s first goal in club history, but the forward also scored it on the road at the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium. In Saturday’s 1-1 draw between DC and Dallas Trinity, Baucom intercepted a pass in Dallas’ defensive third, took a touch past the keeper and slotted it home. 

ALL FEMALE REF CREWS

The Super League continues to provide more and more opportunities for women in sports, proven last weekend when all 16 of the referees from Week 4 were female. 

All eight teams in action, Brooklyn debuts at Spokane | Week 4 Match Previews

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Carolina Ascent FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Friday, September 6; 7:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Cloudy skies, 65°    

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Carolina Ascent is looking to remain atop the league standings, while No. 3 Fort Lauderdale will play its first match since its opening weekend 1-1 draw against Spokane Zephyr. 
  • Carolina Ascent defender Ashlynn Serepca will battle against Fort Lauderdale United’s Felicia Knox for the first time since the two were playing together for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2022.   

Players to Watch

CAR – Mia Corbin: The August Goal of the Month winner showed her precision and composure in Carolina’s last match when she blasted a shot from the top of the box to equalize and earn the team a point. She also created four chances while winning six duels during the match. 

FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon: West Virginia alum Sh’Nia Gordon was on fire in the teams opening match in Week 1. The midfielder recorded four shots and created three chances in her first start with the club and will be a key piece in the team’s attack this season. 

 Carolina Ascent FC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Tyrone Mears 
Club Record 1-0-1 0-0-1 
Standings 1st 3rd 

Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power FC

Venue: Cotton Bowl

Kickoff: Saturday, September 7; 8 p.m. ET

Weather: Clear skies, 64° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Dallas Trinity will host its league home opener at the historic Cotton Bowl. The Cotton Bowl has a rich history in American soccer, hosting FIFA World Cup matches, CONCACAF Gold Cup matches and international friendlies, including last weekend’s friendly between Dallas Trinity and FC Barcelona.   
  • DC Power will be on the road for its third straight match as it looks to secure its first win and goal. 

Players to Watch

DAL – Chioma Ubogagu: The English international earned a spot on the August Team of the Month after her stellar performance in Dallas’ opening match against Tampa. Ubogagu has strength and speed on the left side and showed her ability to create opportunities and send great balls into the box. 

DC – Katrina Guillou: The midfielder is a strong asset on both sides of the ball for DC. In Power FC’s last match, Guillou had two tackles and one clearance on defense while also creating one chance and blasting off a shot that forced Tampa’s goalkeeper to make an incredible save. 

 Dallas Trinity FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Chris Petrucelli (Acting HC) Frédéric Brillant 
Club Record 0-0-1 0-1-1 
Standings 5th7th 

Lexington SC v Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Venue: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium 

Kickoff: Sunday, September 8; 4 p.m. ET

Weather: Partly cloudy, 72° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Sunday’s match marks Lexington’s home opener in its new, state-of-the-art venue, Lexington Sporting Club Stadium. 
  • Tampa Bay Sun will be on the road for the first time after opening the season with two draws at home. 
  • Tampa’s goalkeeper Ashley Orkus was named Player of the Month for August after her incredible performances in the club’s first two matches. 

Players to Watch

LEX – Shea Moyer: The captain looked strong in Lexington’s opening match against Carolina, maintaining over 87% passing accuracy while winning six duels and four tackles. She can quickly win the ball in the midfield and get the team into a counterattack, which has proved to be a challenge for Tampa. 

TB – Riley Parker: The striker’s would-have-been first goal of the season was called offside in the Sun’s last match, but it’s only a matter of time before Parker gets on the scoresheet officially. She is tied for second in the league with four shots and will be one of the biggest problems for Lexington’s backline on Sunday. 

 Lexington SC Tampa Bay Sun FC 
Head Coach Mike Dickey Denise Schilte-Brown 
Club Record 0-0-1 0-0-2 
Standings 6th 2nd 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Brooklyn FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium

Kickoff: Sunday, September 8; 9 p.m. ET 

Weather: Clear skies, 64° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Brooklyn will make its Super League debut on Sunday against Lexington as the eighth and final club to take the field this season. 
  • Brooklyn’s Hope Breslin will go head-to-head with Spokane Zephyr defender Katie Murray after the two were key members of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini from 2017-2018. 

Players to Watch

SPK – Marley Canales: The former UCLA star held down the midfield for Spokane in its opening match. Canales won five duels, three tackles and recorded two interceptions while maintaining 85% passing accuracy. 

BKN – Sam Rosette: The Bronx native will be one to watch in Brooklyn FC’s first match of the season. The defender played in the Champions League in France after finishing her collegiate career at Villanova. In her two years as a Wildcat, Rosette played over 2,000 minutes and recorded six goals and three assists. 

 Spokane Zephyr Brooklyn FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Kristen Sample (Acting HC) 
Club Record 0-0-1 0-0-0 
Standings 4th N/A 

Tampa Bay hosts DC Power, Lexington debuts at Carolina | Week 2 Match Previews

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Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL 

Kickoff: Saturday, August 25; 7 p.m. ET 

Weather: Partly cloudy skies, 76° 

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Saturday’s match is the second of the season for both teams. Tampa Bay Sun earned a point last week after drawing 1-1 with Dallas Trinity FC. Power FC fell 1-0 to Carolina Ascent in Week 1’s inaugural match. 
  • Tampa Bay’s Brooke Hendrix and DC Power’s Charlie Estcourt both played for Reading FC in the Women’s Championship in England during the 2023/24 season. 

Players to Watch

TB – Ashley Orkus: The former Ole Miss goalkeeper was incredible in between the posts for Tampa Bay in Week 1 and made six saves on the night to keep her team in the match. Tampa will need another strong performance from her this week to combat the offensive threats on DC’s front line. 

DC – Jorian Baucom: DC Power will be extremely dangerous once it finds that connection in the final third, especially with players like Jorian Baucom up top. The striker is coming off a season with Scottish side Hibernian where she scored 29 goals. It’s just a matter of time before she gets on the score sheet with Power FC. 

 Tampa Bay Sun FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Frédéric Brillant 
Club Record (W-L-T)0-0-1 0-1-0 
Standings 3rd 8th 

Carolina Ascent FC vs. Lexington SC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 

Kickoff: Sunday, August 26; 2:30 p.m. ET 

Weather: Sunny, 88°   

Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Lexington SC will officially kick off its season when the club visits current standings leaders Carolina Ascent FC. 
  • Carolina Ascent recorded the first goal, win and clean sheet in USL Super League history when it earned a 1-0 victory at home last week against DC Power FC. 
  • 17 USL W League alums will be available for selection for Sunday’s match. Carolina carries ten former W League players and Lexington has seven, many of which come from the clubs’ own W League team.  

Players to Watch

CAR – Audrey Harding: Aside from assisting the league’s first goal, Audrey Harding was also all over the field for Carolina last week. She led the team in chances created and duels won along with recording shot on target and two interceptions. 

LEX – Cori Sullivan: Cori Sullivan is one of Lexington’s most experienced players, having suited up for top professional clubs in Scotland and Mexico. She helped Glasgow City to a third-place finish and was the 2023 SWPL Sky Cup top scorer with 11 goals. The forward spent her college career at two Pac-12 schools with the Arizona State Sun Devils and Washington Huskies. 

 Carolina Ascent FC Lexington SC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Mike Dickey 
Club Record (W-L-T) 1-0-0 0-0-0 
Standings 1st N/A 

Drama, sold-out crowds & all the vibes: A history-making Inaugural Weekend

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Vicky Bruce and Carolina Ascent FC teammates celebrate a goal.

A new chapter in women’s soccer history in the United States began in style this weekend as the USL Super League kicked off its inaugural season.

Statisticians will look back at the Super League’s Inaugural Weekend and point to the first starting lineups, the first goalscorers, and the first final results.

But stats don’t tell the story of the moment. 

Sold-out crowds for all three Inaugural Weekend matches, in Charlotte, Spokane, and Tampa, showcased the excitement the women’s soccer community has for more professional women’s soccer in our country. The fans packed the stands to watch top-flight action in their hometown and to be part of another evolution in women’s sports history.

Carolina Ascent FC 1, DC Power FC 0
The historic first match in USL Super League history was the place to be in Charlotte. A sold-out crowd of 10,553 was treated to a season-opening victory.

North Carolina native Vicky Bruce scored the game’s only goal, in the 27th minute. She pounced on a loose ball in the box after a long freekick from the right side, pushing it away from Power FC goalkeeper Morgan Aquino and slotting it home for the score. 

The goal sent the home crowd — the largest ever to witness a pro women’s soccer match in the Carolinas — into a frenzied celebration.

DC Power pressed throughout the second half, but the Ascent defense held its ground. When goalkeeper Meagan McClelland made a clutch save in stoppage time, the result was all but confirmed.

The victory certainly thrilled the home fans, but the night was about more than the points. The fans — and the entire community — were clearly excited to be part of a historic moment, to have the chance to say “I was there when the USL Super League began.” They cheered every good play, gasped at every near miss, and stayed long after the final whistle to meet and get selfies with the players.

This was a moment to remember for everyone.

Spokane Zephyr FC 1, Fort Lauderdale United FC 1
Sharing the points on opening night did nothing to dampen the thrill of the either club’s first match in history.

A sold-out crowd at ONE Spokane Stadium were treated to a back-and-forth clash with each side scoring on either side of the halftime break.

Zephyr FC broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when striker Emina Ekic rifled home a penalty. Ekic had created the opportunity after nutmegging FTLUTD defender Sheyenne Allen before being taken down in the box.

Spokane seemed capable of scoring another goal in the second half, but Fort Lauderdale pressed back again and again. The visiting Floridians outshot their hosts 11-6 on the night.

In the 72nd minute, FLTUTD broke through when Addie McCain fired home the equalizer. Both sides had a few late chances but settled for a share of the points on the night.

Tampa Bay Sun FC 1, Dallas Trinity FC 1
Despite humid conditions and temperatures in the 90s at kickoff, the Inaugural Weekend’s closing match provided plenty of energy and action and a thrilling memorable night for the sold-out crowd at Riverfront Stadium.

Dallas dominated most of the match, outshooting Tampa 14-6, and probably deserved three points. They unleashed multiple attacks early on but were thwarted repeatedly by Sun goalkeeper Ashley Orkus.

They finally broke through in first-half stoppage time. Defender Hannah Davison scored off a pinpoint cross from English winger Chioma Ubogagu.

But despite a few more chances and a clear advantage in midfield, Trinity FC could not hold the lead. Off a 70th-minute corner kick, Ashley Clark‘s cross was headed home by Brooke Hendrix, sending the home supporters into wild celebrations.

Here We Go! USL Super League Ready to Kick Off

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Everything you need to know ahead of the Inaugural Weekend: match previews, where to watch, club and player profiles, and more

Here we go! 

The USL Super League is set to kick off with the Inaugural Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. 

The league opens with three marquee matches across the country, and USLSuperLeague.com is here to help you get ready.  

Schedule: 

Saturday, August 17 

  • Carolina Ascent FC vs. DC Power FC, 7:00PM ET Stadium 
  • Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC, 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT 

Sunday, August 18 

  • Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC, 6:30PM ET 

Where to watch:

United States 
American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands  		Peacock 
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom DAZN 
Central America (including Mexico), South America (including Brazil)ESPN Latin America 
Caribbean ESPN Caribbean 
Rest of the World USL on YouTube 

5 Things You Need to Know:

Brooklyn FC | Carolina Ascent FC | Dallas Trinity FC | DC Power FC | Fort Lauderdale United FC | Lexington SC | Spokane Zephyr FC | Tampa Bay Sun FC 

Players to Watch:

Match Previews:

Carolina Ascent vs. DC Power FC 

Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium; Charlotte, NC 
Kickoff: Saturday, August 17; 7 p.m. ET 
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, 70° 
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Saturday marks the first ever USL Super League match in league history. The Super League was announced in September 2021, and it received Division One sanctioning in February of this year. 
  • Carolina Ascent FC is a Charlotte-based team led by head coach Philip Poole. The club is the first women’s professional sports team to call Charlotte home since the Charlotte Sting, one of the eight original WNBA franchises that began play in 1997. Learn more about the club here.
  • DC Power FC is the newest professional women’s soccer team headquartered in the nation’s capital. The club flaunts an exciting ownership group including DMV star athletes such as WNBA’s Angel Reese, MLB pitcher Josiah Gray and NHL player Hendrix Lapierre. Learn more about the club here.

Players to Watch

CAR – Vicky Bruce: North Carolina native Vicky Bruce was the first player signing for Carolina Ascent. The defender is bringing championship experience to the squad, as she won a NCAA Championship with UNC and won league titles with English club Bristol City and Danish side Fortuna Hjørring. 

DC – Claire Constant: Center back Claire Constant joins Power FC after completing her first professional season with S.C.U. Torreense in Portugal.  Constant scored eight goals in 108 appearances at the University of Virginia and has earned six caps with the Haitian women’s national team, helping them qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

 Carolina Ascent FC DC Power FC 
Head Coach Philip Poole Frédéric Brillant 
Club Record 0-0-0 0-0-0 
Standings N/A N/A 

Spokane Zephyr FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC 

Venue: ONE Spokane Stadium; Spokane, WA 
Kickoff: Saturday, August 17; 9 p.m. ET 
Weather: Clear skies, 62° 
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Spokane Zephyr FC is the newest professional women’s soccer team in the Pacific Northwest. Zephyr means “a wind from the west,” and the team’s crest is designed to reflect the movement of wind and to evoke the power of change, as the wind does to landscapes over time. Learn more about the club here.
  • Fort Lauderdale United FC is the only professional women’s soccer team in the South Florida region. Tyrone Mears, a former Premier League defender, was announced as the club’s first head coach. Learn more about the club here.

Players to Watch

SPK – Sophia Braun: Braun comes to Spokane Zephyr FC with a decorated career, including multiple All-Conference First Teams with Gonzaga University, and 29 appearances for the Argentinian national team. Her biggest game for Argentina came in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against South Africa, where she scored the country’s first goal of the tournament. She also has experience with Mexican club León Femenil, playing in 18 matches.

FTL – Sh’Nia Gordon: Up top for Fort Lauderdale will be striker Sh’Nia Gordon. The Florida native started in all 95 matches played while at West Virginia University and recorded 25 goals and 15 assists. Gordon has played for various French professional clubs, most notably Dijon FCO, where she scored seven goals in 22 appearances. 

 Spokane Zephyr FC Fort Lauderdale United FC 
Head Coach Jo Johnson Tyrone Mears 
Club Record 0-0-0 0-0-0 
Standings N/A N/A 

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC 

Venue: Riverfront Stadium; Tampa, FL 
Kickoff: Sunday, August 18; 6:30 p.m. ET 
Weather: Clear skies, 78° 
Broadcast: Peacocktv.com 

Things to Know

  • Tampa Bay Sun FC announced it would join the Super League in May 2023 and would become the highest level of women’s professional sports to ever play in Tampa Bay. The club is spearheaded by President Christina Unkel and head coach Denise Schilte-Brown. Learn more about the club here.
  • Dallas Trinity FC is bringing professional women’s soccer to a city with a rich history surrounding girls’ soccer. In 1973, the Dallas Sting became the first all-girls soccer club in the United States, and the Dallas Cup, founded in 1980, is one of the most prestigious youth soccer tournaments in the country. Learn more about the club here.

Players to Watch

TB – Erika Tymrak: Erika Tymrak will bring a veteran presence to Tampa Bay Sun’s midfield this season. Tymrak appeared in over 170 NWSL matches, netted 21 goals and was named 2013 NWSL Rookie of the Year. After years of experience on U.S. youth national teams, she earned her first senior call up in 2013. She also had a phenomenal career at the University of Florida, where she recorded 95 appearances and 32 goals. 

DAL – Haley Berg: Midfielder Haley Berg will be returning to her hometown after spending the last three years playing professionally overseas. Berg also has ties to Texas after playing four seasons at the University of Texas at Austin. She scored 24 goals in 73 appearances and earned multiple honors such as Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year (2017) and Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team (2018). 

 Tampa Bay Sun FC Dallas Trinity FC 
Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Pauline MacDonald 
Club Record 0-0-0 0-0-0 
Standings N/A N/A 

5 Things to Know About DC Power FC

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The first-ever 2024/25 USL Super League match kicks off in just five days. Leading up to opening weekend, we will drop five facts about each of the Super League clubs, and up next is DC Power FC.

1. Power FC’s ownership group is full of DMV stars

Power FC’s ownership group includes many high caliber names from the sports industry and the DMV community. Investors include WNBA star Angel Reese, MLB pitcher Josiah Gray and NHL player Hendrix Lapierre, as well as Janice Adams, CEO and Founder of JMA Solutions and club president Jordan Stuart.

2. Striker Jorian Baucom was announced as the club’s first-ever signing

Jorian Baucom joined Power FC after scoring 29 goals across all competitions with Hibernian Women’s Football Club and being the second leading goal scorer in the Scottish Women’s Premier League First Division. She also represented the U.S. at the U-15, U-16, U-19, and U-20 levels.  

3. Frédéric Brillant returns to DC as Power FC’s head coach

Former French professional soccer player Frédéric Brillant has an extensive playing and coaching career. Brillant came to the U.S. in 2016 to play for MLS club New York City FC. Following his retirement in 2022, Brillant was named as an assistant coach to USL Championship-side Loudoun United FC before becoming an assistant coach for D.C. United. His most recent stop before joining Power FC was with the Utah Royals of the NWSL. 

4. Power FC calls Audi Field home

Starting this 2024/25 season, Power FC will play its home matches at Audi Field. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Buzzard Point, the stadium officially opened its doors on July 14th, 2018 and seats 20,000. Tickets for the first home match against Fort Lauderdale United FC on Friday, Sept. 13 can be purchased here. 

5. DMV landmarks represented in crest

As stated by Power FC: “The iconic Washington Monument anchors the crest – piercing a clear blue sky and fortified on each side by the tidal basin shores of the Potomac River. Three powerful bolts energize the monument from each side, reflecting the three communities that converge to drive the power center of the DMV and lift women’s soccer to new heights.” 

Follow along with DC Power FC this season on Twitter/X and Instagram, and find the team’s full Fall schedule here.