May 19, 2026
Regional Roundups, presented by Yepple, the official fan-engagement platform of the WPSL, is a weekly recap of every regular season match played around the league.
Friday, May 15
OBETZ, Ohio — FC Dayton (1-0-0) picked up three huge points on the road to open the 2026 season knocking off the Columbus Eagles (0-0-1) at Fortress Obetz Friday. Savannah Connor scored the game winner in the 21st minute. Taylor Thomas earned the clean sheet in goal for FC Dayton.
Sunday, May 17
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Columbus Eagles FC (1-0-1) picked up three crucial road points with a 1-0 win over expansion side, Michigan Rangers (1-0-1). Sophie Khelavshili scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 87th minute. Davanee Balczak kept the score sheet clean in goal for Columbus.
Saturday, May 16
PHILADELPHIA — Real Central NJ (1-0-0) played spoiler in Kensington Soccer Club’s (0-0-1) inaugural WPSL match, topping the Philadelphia-based side 2-1. Miley Jones put the visitors up in the fifth minute. Elana Hincapie leveled the score at one each in the 51st minute before Taylor Krott tallied the game-winner with nine minutes to play.
Saturday, May 16
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Keystone FC (1-0-0) kicked off Commonwealth Division play with a 2-0 win over Hershey FC (0-0-1). Jess Bentzel and Gracie Sines scored for Keystone FC in the win.
Wednesday, May 13
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Defending WPSL champions Sporting CT (1-0-0) kicked off the season with a 5-1 win over crosstown rival, Vale SC (0-0-1). Tiffany Weimer tallied a brace for Sporting, while Giovanna Dionicio, Abigail Johnson, and Laney Smith added their names to the score sheet. Riley Powers scored Vale SC’s first WPSL goal.
Saturday, May 16
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Vale SC (1-0-1) picked up its first WPSL victory with a 2-1 win over sister Connecticut expansion side Inter CT FC (0-0-1). Match details were not available at the time of publication.
