MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Atlanta United 2
Wednesday, September 22 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
Fifth Third Bank Stadium – Kennesaw, GA
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center
Legion FC grabbed a vital point against OKC Energy FC over the weekend that kept BHM in second place in the USLC Central Division, three points ahead of FC Tulsa and now six back of Louisville City FC. The club will look to get back in the win column on a trip to the ATL as it tries to hold on to its spot in the USL playoff race.
Midfielder Mikey Lopez bagged the lone goal of the game on Saturday for the home side, his second of the season, to keep his good form going. The Texan now has one goal and two assists in his last four matches. Forward Neco Brett will look to get back on track on Wednesday after scoring just once since August 11, but his 12 goals this year still lead the team and are good for eighth in the USLC.
Forward JJ Williams bagged the lone goal two games ago, at Tulsa, his fifth tally of the season, to go along with three assists, both tied for second-most on the team, while forward Junior Flemmings is tied with Williams in goals and assists and is always dangerous.
Legion is looking to increase its goal tally and get back to the solid defense it displayed earlier in the season, as the team is currently middle of the pack in goals scored (32), and top ten in the league in goals allowed (27) and shutouts (six).
Atlanta United 2 comes into the midweek contest still in the thick of the Central Division playoff race, currently two points out of the fourth and final spot, despite holding a better goal differential at the moment (minus one) than fourth place OKC (minus three). Form is not on Atlanta’s side, however, as it’s won just one of its past five games, and is 0-5-1 all-time, having scored just three goals and given up 16, in six prior meetings with BHM. Two-Nited does sport a quality home record this season, currently at 5-3-5.
Midfielder Aidan McFadden leads the team in goals (seven) and shots (25), while midfielder Robbie Mertz is first in assists (four) and tied for first in chances created (33) with forward Darwin Matheus. As per usual with Atlanta, especially at home, the match day squad could see some heavy turnover, as 38 players have made at least one appearance for the side this year, and 16 different players have found the back of the net.
Atlanta is currently tied for seventh in the league in goals scored but is eighth in goals allowed. Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo leads the way from the back and is tenth in the USLC in saves (57). Former Legion FC defender Josh Bauer is first on the team in passes, clearances, interceptions and blocks, second in tackles, and third in minutes.
On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is still listed as questionable. The only other player unavailable for selection is defender Freddy Kleemann, as he has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.
Fans can tune in to watch the match on My68 or on ESPN+ and live updates will be provided via the Legion FC twitter feed at twitter.com/bhmlegion.
The team’s next home match is on Sunday, September 26 at 4:00PM against the Charlotte Independence. Sunday will be the team’s first-ever Kids Club Night, so all Kids Club members will get in free. Fans aged 12 and under can join and will receive a welcome package, exclusive swag and access to the Legion FC FunZone at BBVA Field during games. Find more info about Kids Club at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion/kidsclub.
Legion FC will also be hosting a Prostate Cancer Awareness drive at the game on Sunday, in partnership with the Mike Slive Foundation, with several in-game activations to bring a spotlight to prostate cancer. When purchasing a game ticket, fans can use the promo code SLIVE and $3 per ticket will go back to the Mike Slive Foundation. Urology Centers of Alabama will be at BBVA Field offering free PSA testing to men aged 40 and over.
Fans can get tickets for Sunday’s game HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion with any questions or requests.
MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Atlanta United 2
Wednesday, September 22 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
Fifth Third Bank Stadium – Kennesaw, GA
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center
Legion FC grabbed a vital point against OKC Energy FC over the weekend that kept BHM in second place in the USLC Central Division, three points ahead of FC Tulsa and now six back of Louisville City FC. The club will look to get back in the win column on a trip to the ATL as it tries to hold on to its spot in the USL playoff race.
Midfielder Mikey Lopez bagged the lone goal of the game on Saturday for the home side, his second of the season, to keep his good form going. The Texan now has one goal and two assists in his last four matches. Forward Neco Brett will look to get back on track on Wednesday after scoring just once since August 11, but his 12 goals this year still lead the team and are good for eighth in the USLC.
Forward JJ Williams bagged the lone goal two games ago, at Tulsa, his fifth tally of the season, to go along with three assists, both tied for second-most on the team, while forward Junior Flemmings is tied with Williams in goals and assists and is always dangerous.
Legion is looking to increase its goal tally and get back to the solid defense it displayed earlier in the season, as the team is currently middle of the pack in goals scored (32), and top ten in the league in goals allowed (27) and shutouts (six).
Atlanta United 2 comes into the midweek contest still in the thick of the Central Division playoff race, currently two points out of the fourth and final spot, despite holding a better goal differential at the moment (minus one) than fourth place OKC (minus three). Form is not on Atlanta’s side, however, as it’s won just one of its past five games, and is 0-5-1 all-time, having scored just three goals and given up 16, in six prior meetings with BHM. Two-Nited does sport a quality home record this season, currently at 5-3-5.
Midfielder Aidan McFadden leads the team in goals (seven) and shots (25), while midfielder Robbie Mertz is first in assists (four) and tied for first in chances created (33) with forward Darwin Matheus. As per usual with Atlanta, especially at home, the match day squad could see some heavy turnover, as 38 players have made at least one appearance for the side this year, and 16 different players have found the back of the net.
Atlanta is currently tied for seventh in the league in goals scored but is eighth in goals allowed. Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo leads the way from the back and is tenth in the USLC in saves (57). Former Legion FC defender Josh Bauer is first on the team in passes, clearances, interceptions and blocks, second in tackles, and third in minutes.
On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is still listed as questionable. The only other player unavailable for selection is defender Freddy Kleemann, as he has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.
Fans can tune in to watch the match on My68 or on ESPN+ and live updates will be provided via the Legion FC twitter feed at twitter.com/bhmlegion.
The team’s next home match is on Sunday, September 26 at 4:00PM against the Charlotte Independence. Sunday will be the team’s first-ever Kids Club Night, so all Kids Club members will get in free. Fans aged 12 and under can join and will receive a welcome package, exclusive swag and access to the Legion FC FunZone at BBVA Field during games. Find more info about Kids Club at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion/kidsclub.
Legion FC will also be hosting a Prostate Cancer Awareness drive at the game on Sunday, in partnership with the Mike Slive Foundation, with several in-game activations to bring a spotlight to prostate cancer. When purchasing a game ticket, fans can use the promo code SLIVE and $3 per ticket will go back to the Mike Slive Foundation. Urology Centers of Alabama will be at BBVA Field offering free PSA testing to men aged 40 and over.
Fans can get tickets for Sunday’s game HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion with any questions or requests.
