Vs. LA Galaxy II at FIU Stadium
Saturday, June 25
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Watch: ESPN+ (USA), YouTube (International)
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Miami, Fla. (Friday, June 24) – The Miami Football Club returns to USL Championship action after a two-week break. Miami FC will defend FIU Stadium from Western Conference foe LA Galaxy II on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
Manager Anthony Pulis and his men find themselves in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, with 21 points after 16 games. The side leads the league in clean sheets, with seven along with Lousiville City F.C. However, the team has struggled to match its defensive efficiency in attack, scoring 18 goals.
Miami FC looks to bounce back from a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of in-state rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies. The loss snapped Miami’s five-game unbeaten streak. Nonetheless, captain Paco Craig is back from injury and ready to help Miami return to winning ways.
“Getting back in this week, getting a good week’s training, more than anything has just given me more gratitude, as it’s made me even hungrier for what’s coming next.”
The clash against LA Galaxy II arrives at the halfway point of the 2022 USL Championship season. Only six points separate Miami FC from fourth-place Detroit City FC. A victory over the Galaxy would set up Miami FC nicely ahead of a two-match run away from home.
Joaquín Rivas: Mid-Season Aquisition
The club announced the signing of Salvadoran international Joaquín Rivas on Wednesday. Rivas, who is a forward by nature, joins MFC from FC Tulsa. On the same day, the club announced that right-back Sean McFarlane would be headed for Tulsa. The deal reflects an emphasis on the club’s interest in improving offensively, heading into the latter half of the season.
Pulis and Rivas worked together at St. Louis FC in 2019 and 2020. The Welshman knows what Rivas is capable of bringing to South Florida.
“Joaquín is a talented player,” said Pulis. “He can play in any of the front four positions. He can score and make goals and I know he will fit into the group really well.”
About LA Galaxy II
LA Galaxy II side sits tenth in the table with 21 points after 17 matches. The Western Conference side is just one point away from a playoff spot and seven points clear of conference bottom-dwellers Monterrey Bay and Orange County. With that being said, finishing a playoff position is feasible for the Los Angeles team. Picking up points from a cross-conference game against Miami FC would fare the Galaxy well in its efforts to reach the postseason.
Forward Preston Judd and wingers Duhaney Williams and Jonathan Perez are the Galaxy II’s three most efficient players in attack. Judd recently led the LA side to a 3-2 win against in-state opponents Monterrey Bay on June 15. Moreover, the striker has seven goals this season. On the other hand, Williams (3) and Perez (2) have combined for five assists this year.
Father’s Night Activations
Miami FC celebrates Father’s Night, with father-child activities, raffles and store sales.
- Father and Child Penalty Kicks
- Father and Child Freeze Race
- Father’s Night Raffle
Pick up wristbands for activities and raffle tickets at the Fútbol305™ Stand located in the concourse at FIU Stadium.
Also, the first 50 adults over the age of 21 who download the Miami FC App will receive a “FREE BEER” voucher through the app. You can redeem the voucher for one free beer.
Finally, Miami FC’s Father’s Day store promotion will be extended for the day (Saturday, June 25). Get 20% off all Unisex items. The sale excludes Jerseys, Womens, Youth and Novelty products.
Up Next for Miami FC
Back-to-back road games await on the horizon for Miami FC. The team faces Indy Eleven on Saturday, July 2, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday, July 9.
Fans can buy TICKETS for the upcoming home game against Charleston Battery on Wednesday, July 13.
