For the first time in 2026, Mississippi State alumni faced off in AUSL action, with Sierra Sacco-Ferrie from the Portland Cascade battling Peja Goold and Alyssa Loza of the Oklahoma City Spark. The Spark edged the Cascade in a nail-biting match, winning 4-3 after scoring the clinching run in the seventh inning. Sacco-Ferrie contributed significantly, recording her first double and nearly scoring the go-ahead run. Meanwhile, Goold shone on Friday with a 6-1 victory, demonstrating her pitching prowess by retiring the last four batters in one game. Both teams now shift focus to upcoming series against different opponents.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State's Sierra Sacco-Ferrie had a total of 2 hits and 1 run over three games.
  • Peja Goold of the Oklahoma City Spark recorded a 3.00 ERA across 3 appearances this week.
State of Play
  • The Spark recently won a two-game series against the Cascade, leveling the competition in their matchups.
  • The Cascade will have a four-day break before challenging Texas, while the Spark hosts the Chicago Bandits next.
What's Next

The Cascade will travel to Texas for three games from June 26-28, while the Spark prepares for a two-game set against the Bandits. Both teams are set to face each other again with the addition of Mia Davidson, who returns from injury and is expected to make her AUSL debut.

Bottom Line

The rivalry between Bulldog alumni is heating up as both teams prepare for key matches. With players like Davidson re-entering the mix, the competitive landscape will only intensify moving forward.