2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Spring Season
Spokane Zephyr FC (6-8-7, 25 PTS) 0 vs. 2 DC Power FC (6-6-8, 26 PTS)
Saturday, March 21
ONE Spokane Stadium
Player Notes
- In her third straight start, goalkeeper Makenna Gottschalk earned her first Gainbridge Super League shutout in DC Power FC’s 0-2 road win.
- Forward Alyssa Walker opened scoring with her 46th-minute goal, her third for DC Power FC this season.
- Scoring her first goal of the Spring half of the season, midfielder Dasia Torbert doubled D.C.’s lead at the 55th minute.
- Forward Loza Abera earned her first assist of the season on Walker’s goal to put DC Power FC on the board.
Match Notes
- D.C.’s side outshot its opponent, 24-18.
- DC Power FC earned its first ever win against Spokane Zephyr FC.
- DC Power FC is now 1-3-3 all-time against Spokane Zephyr FC, 1-0-2 this season.
Spokane Zephyr FC Lineup: Hope Hisey, Reese Tappan, Emma Jaskaniec (Ally Cook 68’), Sarah McCoy, Kelsey Oyler (Thais Reiss 85’), Lena Silano, Sophia Braun (Charley Boone 63’), Felicia Knox (Katie Murray 63’), Haley Thomas, Tori Zierenberg and Ginger Fontenot (Maya Hansen 63’).
Unused Substitutes: Hailey Coll and Maggie Johnston.
Head Coach: Nicole Lukic
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DC Power FC Lineup: Makenna Gottschalk, Anna Bagley, Kiki Maki (Madison Murnin 90+5’), Sydney Cummings (C), Paige Almendariz, Justina Gaynor, Emily Colton, Dasia Torbert, Alyssa Walker, Loza Abera (Hannah Harney 71′) and Lexi Fraley (Gianna Gourley 45’).
Unused Substitutes: Susanna Fitch, Ellie Gilbert and Chinye Asher.
Head Coach: Omid Namazi
DC Power Football Club Post-Match Quotes
Head Coach Omid Namazi
On tonight’s result…
“The fact of the matter is that we have been playing very well as of late and even in the last two games before this we deserved more than we got,” Namazi said. “More so because we just didn’t capitalize on the opportunities we created in front of goal. Tonight, when we created chances, we were able to put a couple away and had other chances to win this game by a larger margin.”
On the key to tonight’s win…
“The key was our focus and the energy the girls put into the game,” Namazi said. “It was a very transitional game, and we needed our best effort physically considering the long travel and the disappointment of losing the last game when we should have taken three points.”
Forward Alyssa Walker
On her 46th-minute goal to open scoring…
“First, we made an adjustment to our tactics,” Walker said. “The message was to keep threatening the back line with runs in behind. And that’s what I did. As soon as Loza got the ball, she did such a good job getting control on it and I knew she would be able to find me if I put my foot on the gas. Great team win today!”
Goalkeeper Makenna Gottschalk
On her first Gainbridge Super League clean sheet…
“It feels great to get my first shutout with D.C. and the Gainbridge Super League tonight,” Gottschalk said. “Especially at this point in the season where results are so vital, it’s great to be a part of it and to step up and help my team get solid results. Credit to the back line and entire team for doing their job in front of me to help us all achieve the shutout.”
