Match Preview | Loudoun United FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
The Red-And-White return to Segra Field this Saturday, October 19th at 6:00 PM to host Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in Loudoun’s regular season home finale.
The Match-Up
Loudoun United FC sits in 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-12-9, while Pittsburgh sits in 8th place in the East with a record of 10-10-12. Both clubs are tied with 42 points and two games left to play for each. Loudoun has been solid at home thus far, posting a record of 8-5-3 at Segra Field. On the other side, Pittsburgh has a road record of 4-6-6. The first meeting between these two clubs this season was a 1-1 draw at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA back in July.
Loudoun returns to Segra Field following a 0-0 draw on the road against Rhode Island FC last weekend. After splitting the points in Rhode Island, Loudoun found themselves just below the playoff life in the Eastern Conference in a four-way tie in points (42) with North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Birmingham. Pittsburgh comes into the match off a 2-0 home win against Charleston Battery and is in good form, losing only one match in their last 14 (7-1-6). Both Loudoun and Pittsburgh are looking to inch closer to booking their ticket to the USL Championship playoffs by securing a crucial three points from this match.
Both Zach Ryan (Loudoun) and Edward Kizza (Pittsburgh) lead their clubs in goals with 10 each on the season. On the other side of the ball, Riverhounds goalkeeper Eric Dick leads the Eastern Conference in clean sheets (12) while Loudoun’s Hugo Fauroux sits right behind him with 10.
Thoughts from the Team
Head coach Ryan Martin on hosting Pittsburgh this Saturday:
“I expect a similar match to what we’ve gone through in the last three or four, we got two good teams that are both competing to get into the playoffs. I expect a tight, very emotional, very intense match from both sides.”
Loudoun United FC Team News
Kalil ElMedkhar, Yanis Leerman, and Hugo Fauroux all recorded their 50th appearance for Loudoun United FC last weekend against Rhode Island.
Florian Valot is two assists away from 50 career USL Championship assists.
Match Details
October 19th is Loudoun United FC’s Fall Festival and Post-Match Fireworks!
The match includes a Fall Festival inside the gates, featuring a pre-match player meet-and-greet, fall-themed photo opportunities, live music from Zach Jones, seasonal drinks, local food trucks, and a spectacular post-match fireworks show!
Happy Hour begins at 4:00 PM. Full gates and concourse activities open at 4:45 PM. Kickoff at 6:00 PM.
Get your tickets here.
How Can I Follow the Match
Saturday’s match can be found on DCW 50 or ESPN+ at 6:00 PM
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