DC Power FC (2-2-2, 8 pts.) 1 v. 1 Tampa Bay Sun FC (2-1-2, 8 pts.)
2026 Gainbridge Super League Fall Season
September 18, 2026 – Audi Field – Washington, D.C.
Match Recap
DC Power FC gained one point at home in a close draw with Tampa Bay Sun FC in their sixth match of the Gainbridge Super League Fall Season. DC were coming off a loss to Dallas Trinity FC away from home while Tampa Bay was on a two game win streak prior to this meeting.
The first half was an evenly matched contest, with both teams recording multiple shots on target. DC looked the more threatening side going towards the end of the first 45’ but both teams entered the half unable to break the deadlock.
Tampa Bay earned a free kick in the 56th minute and defender Kelsey Hill hit the cross bar with a one time attempt. Five minutes later, the game broke open as Tampa Bay midfielder Jordyn Listro played forward Shea Connors in behind DC Power’s line and Connors placed a low shot into the back of the net. The game become increasingly physical with six yellow cards being issued throughout.
Coach Omid Namazi responded to the goal with a triple change, bringing on Alyssa Walker, Emma Jaskaniec, and Abby Boyan. On the substitutes first play of the game, Walker received a long cross from a free kick and played the ball back into the middle of the box to Jaskaniec who scored with a backheel into the goal. DC Power pushed hard in a scrappy game for a winning goal with attempts from Tatum Thomason and Kayla Colbert in the final ten minutes.
The match ended 1-1 with both teams picking up their second tie of the season. After the result, DC Power and Tampa Bay are fourth and fifth respectively in the Gainbridge Super League standings, both tied at eight points. DC Power quickly return to action this Tuesday, September 22 as they face seventh place Fort Lauderdale and look to earn their first win at home.
Player Notes
- Defender Sarah McCoy made her DC Power debut, earning a spot in the starting 11. She won 5 duels in 90 minutes played.
- Midfielder Emma Jaskaniec scored her second goal of the season for DC Power. She maintained a 100% passing accuracy in the final third in 26 minutes of play.
- Forward Alyssa Walker earned her first assist of the season for DC Power. She won 100% of her arial duels in 26 minutes of play.
Match Notes
- DC Power outshot Tampa Bay Sun 13-9.
- DC Power now hold a 1-4-3 record against Tampa Bay Sun FC.
- DC Power are now in 4th place in the Gainbridge Super League standings with eight points.
DC Power Lineup (3-5-2): Katie Cappelletti, Kayla Colbert, Claire Constant, Sydney Cummings, Sarah McCoy, Samantha Angel (Susanna Fitch 76’), Emily Colton, Justina Gaynor (Abby Boyan 69’), Tyler Lussi (Emma Jaskaniec 69’), Loza Abera (Tatum Thomason 57’), Gianna Gourley (Alyssa Walker 69’)
Unused Substitutes: McKenna Gottschalk, Hallie Augustyn
Head Coach: Omid Namazi
Tampa Bay Sun Lineup (4-4-2): Cristina Roque, Kennedy Goins (Taylor Chism 45’), Samar Guidry (Jordan Zade 66’), Vivianne Bessette, Kelsey Hill, Jordyn Listro, Tori Zierenberg (Dasia Torbert 65’), Sabrina McNeill (Leah Scarpelli 76’), Samantha Kroeger (Alexis Theoret 70’), Sydny Nasello, Shea Connors
Unused Substitutes: Emory Wegener, Reagan Raabe
Head Coach: Denise Schilte-Brown
DC POWER FC POST-MATCH QUOTES
Head Coach Omid Namazi
Q: In the first half, your team played a lot in the opponent’s half. What are the positives you take from that?
A: “Yeah, that’s our aim — that’s our goal, to push the game into the attacking half and keep it there. But from there we need to create opportunities, and those come in different variations — you can attack the central channels, go wide and provide crosses, or work set pieces, and we scored one off of one.”
Q: Are you satisfied with the result tonight, given you’d talked about ending the trend of dropping points at home?
A: “I can’t be satisfied with the result. Is it better than a loss? Yes, it’s a point, but it’s disappointing to drop two points, and now with Dallas winning, they get ahead of us, and we have to fight. Good thing we have a game on Tuesday — hopefully we can win that and gain our spot back.”
Defender Sarah McCoy
Q: You’ve been out for the first part of the season — how did it feel to finally put on the jersey and get out there today?
A: “It was so special. I’m really grateful to this team and the coaching staff for believing in me and picking me up when I was injured. It’s been a long few months, but this team’s been really supportive, and it’s been really great to be back in training fully. My first game back, I played 90 minutes, so it felt good.”
Midfielder Emma Jaskaniec
Q: You came on and immediately scored — what was that like?
A: “I’ve got to give a lot of credit, like I said on the broadcast, to Alyssa Walker. It was her first touch of the game, and my first touch of the game — she came on and won the first ball, and I was there to pick up the second. My back was to goal, and I thought, I’m just going to try, got to be gritty, and it went in. I think it was huge for the girls, and I think just coming off the bench and being able to have an impact shows that no matter what your role is on the team, you can have an impact in a game.”
