Brooklyn, New York, April 12, 2026 – Brooklyn FC Women delivered a dominant and clinical performance to secure a 3–0 victory over Dallas Trinity, combining efficiency in attack with a resilient defensive display.
The hosts controlled much of the early tempo, creating several chances through forward Rebecca Cooke and midfielder Samantha Kroeger, while Dallas looked to threaten on set pieces and crosses.
Brooklyn’s persistence paid off late in the first half when center back Kelsey Hill broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, finishing from close range following a set-piece situation to give her side a deserved lead heading into the break.
After halftime, Brooklyn continued to look dangerous in transition. Their second goal came in the 57th minute when Cooke finished from the center of the box after a well-worked fast break, doubling the advantage and putting Dallas on the back foot.
Dallas pushed for a response, testing goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty from distance and earning a series of chances, but Brooklyn’s defensive structure held firm. Even after being reduced to ten players late in the match, the team remained organized and disciplined.
Brooklyn put the game beyond reach in the 85th minute when Cooke struck again, this time from outside the box, capping off another swift counterattack to seal the 3–0 result.
In the end, it was a complete performance from Brooklyn, who balanced attacking sharpness with defensive resilience to earn a convincing win.
SCORING SUMMARY
Brooklyn FC – Kelsey Hill (44’), Rebecca Cooke (57’, 85’)
Dallas Trinity FC – None
DISCIPLINE
Brooklyn FC
Yellow Cards – Hope Breslin (32’), Jennifer Cudjoe (84’)
Red Cards – Hope Breslin (69’)
Dallas Trinity FC
Yellow Cards – Sydney Cheesman (11’), Chioma Ubogagu (36’), Wayny Balata (50’)
LINEUPS
Brooklyn FC – Kelsey Daugherty; Leah Scarpelli, Kelsey Hill (C), Antoinette Williams; Emma Loving (Kristina Markovic 79’), Samantha Kroeger, Rylan Childers, Jennifer Cudjoe; Rebecca Cooke (Sofia Lewis 89’), Jessica Garziano (Ana Markovic 90’), Hope Breslin
Unused Substitutes: Nicolette Pasquarella, Samantha Rosette, Jordan Thompson, Mylena Freitas
Dallas Trinity FC – Tyler McCamey; Sydney Cheesman (Hannah Davison 68’), Cyera Hintzen, Kennedy Brooks (C), Maya McCutcheon; Heather Stainbrook (Jenny-Julia Danielsson 84’), Camryn Lancaster (Jasmine Hamid 54’), Wayny Balata, Chioma Ubogagu (Allie Thornton 54’); Alexis Missimo; Bethany Balcer
Unused Substitutes: Samantha Estrada, Samar Guidry, Caroline Swann
UP NEXT FOR BROOKLYN FC WOMEN
Brooklyn FC returns home on Saturday, April 25, to take on Dallas Trinity FC once again at Maimonides Park. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM ET.
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