What You Need To Know
- FC Tucson’s 79% passing completion percentage is fourth overall in USL League One.
- Lansing Ignite FC ranks second in the USL League One with seven goals.
- Through the first three matches, FCT has scored five goals on 32 shots.
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, April 30 — vs. Lansing Ignite FC, 7:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN+, Youtube (International)
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
FC Tucson wraps up its three-match homestand on Tuesday night when the club welcomes Lansing Ignite FC to Kino North Stadium for its first encounter of the 2019 season.
Both FC Tucson and Lansing Ignite come off 2-0 losses in their previous matches. FC Tucson fell to Tormenta FC at Kino North Stadium last Saturday night. Lansing Ignite lost to Toronto FC II on Friday night.
Leading the way for FC Tucson is forward Jamael Cox. Through the club’s four matches hehas served as a “swiss-army knife” for the Men in Black. Through the first four matches of the season, Cox has registered one goal, one assist and registered three chances created. IgniteFC’s Xavier Gómez is the most dangerous offensive threat for Lansing. His seven chances created leads the team.
Holding down the backline
Defender Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu has registered 10 interceptions and 10 clearances during the club's first three matches, leading the club in both categories.
Making his presence known
Nabbing a start in every match this season, midfielder Raheem Somersall currently leads the club in tackles (13), tackles won (8), duels (63) and duels won (40).
Spreading the wealth
Forward Jamael Cox has either assisted or created a chance on all five of the club's goals this season, registering one goal, one assist and three created chances.
Protecting the net
LAFC loanee goalkeeper Phillip Ejimadu has registered 12 saves through the first three matches of the season. His 12 saves ranks fourth-best in all of USL League One.
Iron Man Watch
A total of seven players have appeared in all four of TUC's matches this season: Andrew Wheeler- Omiunu, Eti Tavares, Guillermo Delgado, Jamael Cox, Kyle Bjornethun, Philip Ejimadu, and Raheem Sommersall. Five of those players (Wheeler-Omiunu, Cox, Bjornethun, Ejimadu, and Somersall) have started all four matches. However, just three of those players (Wheeler-Omiunu, Bjornethun, and Ejimadu) have played every possible minute of the season (360 minutes).
Cool, calm, and collected
FC Tucson's three yellow cards through the first four matches of the season is tied for the lowest number of yellow cars received in USL League One. North Texas is the other club with just three yellow cards this season. Tormenta FC has a league-leading 17.
What You Need To Know
- FC Tucson’s 79% passing completion percentage is fourth overall in USL League One.
- Lansing Ignite FC ranks second in the USL League One with seven goals.
- Through the first three matches, FCT has scored five goals on 32 shots.
THIS WEEK
Tuesday, April 30 — vs. Lansing Ignite FC, 7:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN+, Youtube (International)
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
FC Tucson wraps up its three-match homestand on Tuesday night when the club welcomes Lansing Ignite FC to Kino North Stadium for its first encounter of the 2019 season.
Both FC Tucson and Lansing Ignite come off 2-0 losses in their previous matches. FC Tucson fell to Tormenta FC at Kino North Stadium last Saturday night. Lansing Ignite lost to Toronto FC II on Friday night.
Leading the way for FC Tucson is forward Jamael Cox. Through the club’s four matches hehas served as a “swiss-army knife” for the Men in Black. Through the first four matches of the season, Cox has registered one goal, one assist and registered three chances created. IgniteFC’s Xavier Gómez is the most dangerous offensive threat for Lansing. His seven chances created leads the team.
Holding down the backline
Defender Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu has registered 10 interceptions and 10 clearances during the club’s first three matches, leading the club in both categories.
Making his presence known
Nabbing a start in every match this season, midfielder Raheem Somersall currently leads the club in tackles (13), tackles won (8), duels (63) and duels won (40).
Spreading the wealth
Forward Jamael Cox has either assisted or created a chance on all five of the club’s goals this season, registering one goal, one assist and three created chances.
Protecting the net
LAFC loanee goalkeeper Phillip Ejimadu has registered 12 saves through the first three matches of the season. His 12 saves ranks fourth-best in all of USL League One.
Iron Man Watch
A total of seven players have appeared in all four of TUC’s matches this season: Andrew Wheeler- Omiunu, Eti Tavares, Guillermo Delgado, Jamael Cox, Kyle Bjornethun, Philip Ejimadu, and Raheem Sommersall. Five of those players (Wheeler-Omiunu, Cox, Bjornethun, Ejimadu, and Somersall) have started all four matches. However, just three of those players (Wheeler-Omiunu, Bjornethun, and Ejimadu) have played every possible minute of the season (360 minutes).
Cool, calm, and collected
FC Tucson’s three yellow cards through the first four matches of the season is tied for the lowest number of yellow cars received in USL League One. North Texas is the other club with just three yellow cards this season. Tormenta FC has a league-leading 17.
