Tampa Bay Sun FC

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)