The Red-and-White return to Segra Field to face the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The Eastern Conference foes face off for the second time this season – the first of which saw the Riverhounds get the better of United in a 2-0 win at Highmark Stadium.
With a massive win on the road, Loudoun United keep their playoff hopes alive as the bottom three teams – Charleston Battery, Atlanta United 2 and New York Red Bulls II – have already been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Loudoun United News
Loudoun United FC (LUFC) come off an upset win at AutoZone Park against the second-place team in the Eastern Conference, Memphis 901 FC.
With two wins in their last three matches, Loudoun United saw little change in the starting XI from their win against Atlanta United 2. With an average age of 20 years old, Loudoun played a strong defense match against a dangerous Memphis attack.
With the help of the backline consisting of Hayden Sargis, Jalen Robinson, Nicky Downs and Gaoussou Samaké, Luis Zamudio claimed his sixth clean sheet of the season; recording nine saves on the night.
Skage Simonsen recorded his fourth assist of the season, which proved to be one of his best. With individual brilliance and some Norwegian flair, Simonsen escaped high pressure to find Jacob Greene in back-space. The Homegrown made no mistake in slotting his shot between the goalkeeper’s legs, for his second goal of the season.
D.C. United recently announced the signing of two Homegrown players, winger Kristian Fletcher and defender Matai Akinmboni, both of whom traveled with the first team on Wednesday in United’s 2-1 win over New York City FC. Fletcher made his D.C. United and MLS debut as an 88th-minute substitute.
Hear from Head Coach Ryan Martin
“Incredibly proud of the guys in their gutsy and brave performance against Memphis. Now the conversation quickly changes to backing up Wednesday’s win with another quality performance against a talented and physical Pittsburgh team. We couldn’t be happier to be back at home to go after an important three points.”
How can I Follow the Match?
Kickoff at Segra FIeld is slated for 7:15 P.M. EST. Tickets are available for purchase, here. The match will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
Scouting Report
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds visit Segra Field for the sixth time in USL Regular Season history, winning four of the five past matchups.
With seven points separating the Riverhounds from first place and six points separating them from playoff elimination, Pittsburgh has an important stretch of games on the horizon.
Dropping five points in their last four matches, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC was held to their first scoreless draw of the season as the visiting Charleston Battery held on for a 0-0 final Wednesday night at Highmark Stadium.
Midfielder Danny Griffin was the Man of the Match with 56 touches, 28 of 36 passes completed and seven interceptions.
Russel Cicerone currently leads the team with 11 goals in 26 appearances.
On the Concourse
Loudoun United FC is hosting GOLD Night: United Against Childhood Cancer. Loudoun United FC is proud to partner with Team Mathias and PREP4Gold, donating a portion of every ticket through this link to the organizations. The funds raised will be used to provide financial support for children in active treatment, fund translation research and raise critical awareness of childhood cancer.
Loudoun United FC players and coaches will be wearing one-of-a-kind GOLD warmup shirts which will be offered in a silent auction through halftime on the concourse. All proceeds will go to the organizations.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, click here.
