DC Power FC Holds Off Dallas Trinity 1-0 at Audi Field

DC Power FC players celebrate during their 1-0 win over Dallas Trinity FC at Audi Field on October 25, 2026. Photo: Daniel Sperling.

DC Power FC made a first-half goal stand up Sunday, beating Dallas Trinity FC 1-0 at Audi Field in USL Super League play.

The lone goal came before halftime, and DC spent much of the rest of the afternoon defending it. Dallas finished with the edge in possession, 58.4 percent to 41.6, and doubled DC's shot total, 12 to 6, with four shots on target to DC's two. None of them got past Katie Cappelletti, who made four saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Dallas also held the edge in corner kicks, five to three, and completed 403 of 512 passes to DC's 244 of 362. Sydney Cheesman led Dallas with 79 accurate passes and eight defensive interventions, while Seven Castain had a team-high three shots. Neeku Purcell made one save for Dallas.

How DC Did It

DC's defensive numbers told the story. The hosts were credited with 19 tackles, 13 of them effective, and 23 clearances. Sydney Cummings led the team with seven defensive interventions. DC also blocked three Dallas shots.

Emma Jaskaniec led DC in both shots, with two, and accurate passes, with 33.

It was a physical match. DC was whistled for 20 fouls and picked up four yellow cards, while Dallas committed 17 fouls and drew two yellows. Neither side had a player sent off. DC was caught offside five times to Dallas' one.

Standings Picture

The win moved DC to four wins, two draws and three losses through nine matches, good for 14 points and fourth place in the USL Super League table. DC is level on points with third-place Lexington SC, which sits ahead on goal difference, plus-5 to plus-3. Sporting Jax is second with 15 points and Carolina Ascent FC leads the league with 23 points from 10 matches.

Dallas dropped to three wins, two draws and four losses, with 11 points, and sits fifth, three points behind DC.

The match kicked off at 3:00 p.m. ET in front of an announced crowd of 1,403.