Match Info:
– USL Championship Match 4
– North Carolina FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
– Sunday, April 14
– 4:00PM CT Kickoff
– WakeMed Soccer Park – Cary, NC
– My68 & ESPN+
Match Preview:
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (April 13, 2024) – Legion FC is back on the road this weekend as the Black & Gold take on North Carolina FC. The match will kick off at 4:00 p.m. CT at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Sunday’s match will be streamed locally on My68 and ESPN+. For fans looking for a watch party head over to Ghost Train Brewing and cheer on the Black & Gold with Legion FC’s supporters’ group the Magic City Brigade.
For Starting XI and in-game updates, follow @bhmlegion on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Legion FC Outlook
On the last time out, Legion FC rallied a massive 3-1 comeback victory against Loudoun United FC. This win would secure Legion’s first home victory for the 2024 regular season.
In the 49th minute the visiting team got on the scoresheet.The club was able to equalize in the 67th minute thanks to a Loudoun own goal. Forward, Tyler Pasher scored his first goal of the season in the 74th minute, putting Legion one goal ahead. Defender, Mujeeb Murana also got on the scoresheet in stoppage time, sealing Legion’s 3-1 victory.
Matt VanOekel continues to be a reliable presence, recording 411 saves and 43 clean sheets. VanOekel has the third most saves in the league so far this season.
This will be the first time in the 2024 regular season that Legion FC meet North Carolina FC.
The Three Sparks aim to continue to build on last Sunday’s momentum as they look to bring three points home.
Scouting North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC has returned to the USL Championship this season after spending the past three seasons in USL League One.
North Carolina FC most recently fell 1-0 to Detroit City FC at Keyworth Stadium with an own goal. This marked the second loss of the season for North Carolina. NCFC have a record of 1-2-2 with five points. NCFC are currently tied for the third-lowest shots on target conceded this season.
Notes:
Sunday’s match will kick off a three match, six day stretch for the club. The club will kick off its U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup run this week. Legion FC will host the Chattanooga Red Wolves this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the University of Montevallo.
To keep up to date on all things Legion FC, Legion encourages its fans to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on bhmlegion.com and the Legion FC app. Download the Legion FC app today on Apple or Android, and sync our 2023 schedule to your calendar HERE.
