Match Preview | Louisville City FC vs. Loudoun United Football Club
The Red-and-White finish their opening stretch road trip in Louisville, KY to face Louisville City FC at Lynn Family Stadium this Saturday, March 22nd at 4:00 pm.
The Matchup
Loudoun United Football Club (2-0-0) take on Louisville City FC (1-0-1) for the third and last match of their three-match road stint to kick off the 2025 USL Championship season. Loudoun United look to maintain momentum after starting off the season with two USL Championship league wins and one U.S. Open Cup win, all on the road. Last weekend, the Red-and-White secured a league victory in Cary, NC against North Carolina FC with goals from Abdellatif Aboukoura and Riley Bidois. Then, this Tuesday, Loudoun booked their ticket to the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup following a brace from Bidois and a goal from Christian Sorto in the club’s 3-2 win over West Chester United SC.
Louisville has had a strong start to their 2025 campaign as well, posting a 2-1 win over Charleston Battery and then drawing Birmingham Legion 1-1, a club that Loudoun beat comfortably in their season opener two weekends ago. Last season, Louisville finished with the best record in the USL Championship, securing the Players Shield with an overall record of 24-6-4 and a home record of 16-1-0. Loudoun lost both matches to Louisville in 2024 and has yet to beat Louisville City in USL Championship play. Both teams are looking to maintain their strong spots and good standings in this Eastern Conference matchup.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on looking to another good result on the road in Louisville, KY:
“It’s all about staying true to who we are. It’s being on the front foot, pressing, re-pressing if the lose the ball, being brave as we build out of the back, and sticking to our core principles as a group.”
Abdellatif Aboukoura on keeping up momentum and staying consistent:
“We just need to stay focused and take things one match at a time. We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, so it’s important to enjoy what we are doing and go week to week.”
Club News
Surafel Dagnachew became the 146th player in Loudoun United Football Club history.
Aaron Hurge became the 147th player in Loudoun United Football Club history.
Florian Valot reached 30 career USL Championship assists in the club’s 2-1 victory over North Carolina FC last weekend.
Loudoun United FC’s Home Opener is on March 29th against defending Eastern Conference Champions Rhode Island FC at Segra Field! Click HERE to get your tickets today.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Saturday’s match can be found on ESPN+ at 4:00 PM EST – Join fans and staff at Anchor Bar NOVA for the official Watch Party!
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