Dallas Trinity Ends Winless Run with 3-1 Victory Over Spokane Zephyr

Dallas Trinity FC defeats Spokane Zephyr FC at the Cotton Bowl, extending their lead in the playoff race.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:03am

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Dallas Trinity FC ended a four-match winless run on Saturday, defeating Spokane Zephyr FC 3-1 at the Cotton Bowl in front of a crowd of 2,979. The win, fueled by an own goal, a penalty from Amber Wisner, and a late strike from Jenny Danielsson, moves Dallas to 9-8-5 and extends their cushion over the teams chasing them in the playoff race to six points with five matches remaining.

Why it matters

The victory is crucial for Dallas Trinity as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race. The team has struggled with consistency recently, and this win helps them maintain their advantage over the teams below them in the standings.

The details

Dallas Trinity took the lead in the 15th minute when a shot from Heather Stainbrook resulted in an own goal by Spokane's Kelsey Oyler. The Golden Girls continued to threaten, with Sealey Strawn hitting the post twice in the first half. Amber Wisner converted a penalty in the 47th minute to make it 2-0, and Jenny Danielsson added a late goal in stoppage time to seal the victory.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • The own goal occurred in the 15th minute.
  • Amber Wisner's penalty was scored in the 47th minute.
  • Jenny Danielsson's goal came in the 93rd minute.

The players

Dallas Trinity FC

The home team, who were looking to end a four-match winless run.

Spokane Zephyr FC

The visiting team, who were unable to overcome the deficit.

Amber Wisner

The Dallas Trinity FC player who scored a penalty in the 47th minute.

Jenny Danielsson

The Dallas Trinity FC player who scored the late goal in stoppage time to seal the victory.

Heather Stainbrook

The Dallas Trinity FC player whose shot resulted in the own goal that opened the scoring.

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What they’re saying

“I practice penalties twice a week after training. It started when I was a kid. My dad would make me hit penalties in the same spot I wanted before I could come inside. When the referee blows the whistle, it's not a shock to your system. You're mentally and physically prepared.”

— Amber Wisner, Dallas Trinity FC Player

“Whatever it takes, individually and collectively, to get three points — that was the message. Don't tell Nathan, but I don't really care about the performance at this point. I want three points. We need three points.”

— Amber Wisner, Dallas Trinity FC Player

“It was better today, and we got execution. We're still creating enough chances to support a few more. A bigger margin would have been a little bit fair.”

— Nathan Thackeray, Dallas Trinity FC Head Coach

“I think it was just using that intensity and going nonstop. As a team, the last two results weren't the greatest, and we really wanted to go into this game and give it our all.”

— Sealey Strawn, Dallas Trinity FC Player

What’s next

Dallas Trinity FC will travel to Brooklyn FC on the Coney Island Boardwalk a week from Sunday, as they look to continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This victory was crucial for Dallas Trinity FC as they aim to solidify their position in the playoff race. The team's ability to bounce back from a recent winless run and secure three points against a tough opponent demonstrates their resilience and determination to succeed this season.