The Red-and-White continue their road trip as they head to Memphis, Tennessee. The midweek match kickoff between Loudoun United FC and Memphis 901 FC is slated for 8:00 PM EST at AutoZone Park. The Eastern Conference foes face off for the second time this season – the first of which saw Memphis leave Segra Field with 3 points in a match riddled with weather delays.
With the bottom three teams – Charleston Battery, Atlanta United 2 and New York Red Bulls II – eliminated from playoff contention, Loudoun United continues to keep their hopes alive.
Loudoun United News
Loudoun United FC (LUFC) come off a close defeat at ONEOK Field with a goal from Kristian Fletcher. The match opened with LUFC on the front foot with Fletcher scored in the 37’ minute for the Red-and-White. The 17-year-old took six touches to drive 30 yards up the field and thunderously blasted the ball into the back of the net after a back-heeled pass from Tyler Freeman, who recorded his first assist of the season.
The goal was shortly celebrated with FC Tulsa responding just over a minute later with a goal from Muchuca. The second half found Loudoun on the back foot. FC Tulsa blasted four shots on target in the half, including three in the span of three-minutes which were all saved by goalkeeper Luis Zamudio.
FC Tulsa found their game winner in the 79’ minute after Zamudio was unable to corral the cross in and the ball fell in front of the onrushing Dario Suarez, who put the game to bed.
Loudoun United currently sits in 11th place with 21 points.
Hear from Head Coach Ryan Martin
“We are excited for a quick turnaround to Memphis to get back out and compete with a top team. We look to improve our defensive structure and intensity as well as our decision-making and execution in the final third. It’s important for our young guys to find consistency in their quality from game to game. That is something we have challenged them to do. Our focus continues to be on ourselves and our journey as a team. It will be a tough challenge, but we look at it as another great opportunity.”
How can I Follow the Match?
Kickoff at AutoZone Park is slated for 8:00 P.M. EST. The match will be available to stream on ESPN+.
About Memphis 901 FC
Last time out, Memphis 901 FC dropped 3 points to Birmingham Legion FC at home on August 20. It has been 11 days since the defeat and Memphis look to set the record straight. Memphis has lost two of their last three at AutoZone Park but sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings trailing only Louisville City FC.
Memphis (16-6-3) fell to Birmingham Legion 2-4 at AutoZone Park. 901 FC set a new club record for goals scored in a season (48) but couldn’t keep up with Legion’s attack on Saturday night.
Luiz Fernando notched his third goal in the last three matches while Jeremy Kelly recorded his sixth goal of the season.
Goalkeeper and Loudoun United loanee Trey Muse has kept 6 clean sheets in 23 appearances but will be unavailable for the fixture.
Next Home Match
After Memphis, Loudoun will head back to Virginia to take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday, where Segra Field will be hosting GOLD Night: United Against Childhood Cancer. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.
