Match Preview – Loudoun United FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Leesburg, VA (October 2nd, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club is set to host Eastern Conference side Birmingham Legion FC in a battle with playoff implications for both clubs.
The Matchup
Loudoun United Football Club (11-9-6) currently sits in 4th place in the Eastern Conference with 39 points. The Red-and-White are coming off a 2-2 draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Segra Field and look to clinch a first-ever playoff spot this weekend against Birmingham Legion FC (Loudoun United clinching scenarios, see below). Birmingham Legion sits in 11th place in the East with a record of 4-11-11 and 23 points. The Legion is coming off a 1-1 draw against 3rd place North Carolina FC and has not won a match in league play since mid-July. The last time these two clubs faced off was back in the season opener, where Loudoun United took home all three points in a 3-1 win at Protective Stadium.
Some players to look out for on the Loudoun United side include the club’s leading goal scorer, Abdellatif Aboukoura, who netted his 12th regular-season goal of the season last weekend against Tampa Bay, as well as Ben Mines, who has five goal contributions over his last six matches for the Red-and-White. On the Birmingham side, Ronaldo Damus leads his club with 10 goals this season.
Playoff clinching scenarios – HERE
Current Eastern Conference standings as of Thursday, October 2nd:
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on facing Birmingham Legion at home:
“We are sitting in a good position, but there is still a lot of work to do here. Birmingham Legion is also fighting to clinch a spot in the playoffs, so we are expecting a battle here at Segra Field. We know how dangerous they (Birmingham Legion) can be on the counterattack, so for us, this week has been about preparation and focus.”
Notes
Goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux leads the USL Championship in saves with 77.
Abdellatif Aboukoura sits tied for third place in the USL Championship Golden Boot Race with 12 goals.
Florian Valot sits tied for third place in assists in the USL Championship with eight, and Ben Mines sits just behind him with seven.
Zach Ryan just became Loudoun United FC’s all-time leader in club appearances, with 99 across all competitions.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Tickets to the match can be purchased here.
Sunday’s USL Championship match against Birmingham Legion FC can be found on DC News Now and ESPN+ at 5:00 pm ET.
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