OCTOBER 24, BROOKLYN, NY. – Tampa Bay Sun FC heads to New York today for a road matchup against Brooklyn FC at Maimonides Park. The Sun look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Lexington SC last weekend, where Eleanor Dale recorded her first goal in Sun colors. With a familiar opponent and several connections between the two rosters, Tampa Bay will look to turn the page, build on the positives from last week and earn valuable Fall Season points. Assistant coach Mark Colvin will lead the team today as head coach Denise Schilte-Brown is unavailable due to personal reasons.
WHEN & WHERE
Matchup: Tampa Bay Sun FC at Brooklyn FC
Where: Maimonides Park | Brooklyn, NY
When: Saturday, October 24 | 4:00 PM ET
Watch: Peacock TV
A HISTORY OF HARD-FOUGHT BATTLES
Brooklyn FC has historically held the advantage in this matchup, with the Sun still searching for their first win against Brooklyn. Previous meetings have featured closely contested results, including a 2-2 draw in March 2025 and a 2-1 Brooklyn victory in August 2025. The clubs most recently met in March 2026, when Brooklyn earned a 3-0 win at Suncoast Credit Union Field. Tampa Bay will look to change the narrative in today’s meeting and take a step forward against a familiar opponent.
FAMILIAR FACES ON BOTH SIDES
Today’s matchup features several players who have represented both clubs. Tampa Bay’s roster includes three former Brooklyn FC players: Sam Kroeger, Kelsey Hill and Leah Scarpelli, who is currently sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Their familiarity with Brooklyn’s squad adds another layer to the matchup as the Sun prepare for the road test.
Brooklyn also features two former Sun players in Carlee Giamonna and Jilly Shimkin. Giamonna remains Tampa Bay Sun FC’s all-time leading goal scorer, making her return to the matchup a notable storyline. With former teammates now on opposite sides, today’s contest offers a reunion between players who know each other’s strengths and tendencies.
LOOKING TO RESPOND
Tampa Bay enters today’s match looking to rebound after a 2-1 defeat to Lexington SC on October 17. Despite the result, Eleanor Dale found the back of the net for the first time in Sun colors, providing a positive moment for the attack heading into this week’s matchup.
The Sun will look to build on that breakthrough, create consistent scoring opportunities and maintain defensive discipline against Brooklyn. With important Fall Season points on the line, a strong response on the road could help Tampa Bay regain momentum as the season continues.
A CHANGE ON THE SIDELINES
Head coach Denise Schilte-Brown will be unavailable for today’s match due to personal reasons. Assistant coach Mark Colvin will lead the team in her absence as the Sun take on Brooklyn FC.
Tampa Bay will look to remain focused, organized and united as the coaching staff and players prepare for a challenging road matchup.
PLAYER AVAILABILITY
Tampa Bay Sun FC
- Liz Beardsley — OUT (hand)
- Leah Scarpelli — OUT (knee, season-ending injury)
- Alexis Theoret — OUT (knee)
- Dasia Torbert — QUESTIONABLE
Brooklyn FC
- Rebecca Cooke – OUT (knee)
- Jordan Thomson – OUT (upper body)
- Emma Loving – OUT (lower body)
EVERY POINT MATTERS
As the Fall Season progresses, every result becomes increasingly important in the race for a playoff position. Tampa Bay will look to put last week’s loss behind them and take advantage of the opportunity to earn points on the road. Against a Brooklyn side that has historically found success in this matchup, the Sun will need a complete performance across the pitch. A positive result today would provide a valuable boost as Tampa Bay looks ahead to the remaining matches of the season.
