Match Preview | Loudoun United FC vs. Indy Eleven
The Red-And-White are back home at Segra Field to play host to Indy Eleven at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8th.
The Match-Up
Loudoun United sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-11-8, while Indy sits just three points above Loudoun at 6th place in the East with a record of 12-10-8. Loudoun return to Segra Field following three road trips in a row where they posted a record of 1-1-1. The Red-And-White come into Tuesday’s match with a strong home record of 8-4-3 at Segra Field. Indy Eleven have a road record of 5-5-4 so far this season. The first meeting between these two clubs this season was a 1-1 draw in Indy on July 13th where Loudoun’s Wesley Leggett opened up the scoring, but it was Indy who found a late equalizer to split the points. Overall, Indy has a record of 5-2-1 against Loudoun United FC.
Over the weekend, Loudoun United secured three big points in a 2-0 victory over Hartford Athletic at Trinity Health Stadium. Loudoun’s Keegan Tingey scored his first goal for the Red-And-White with a 74th-minute penalty kick. The second goal for Loudoun came just nine minutes later in the 83rd minute when Loudoun’s Wesley Leggett found the back of the net for his eighth goal of the season. Indy Eleven head to Segra Field following a 2-2 draw at home against Louisville City FC.
Both Zach Ryan (LUFC) and Augustine Williams (Indy) lead their teams with 10 goals on the season thus far. Loudoun goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux has 83 saves on the season and just recorded his 9th clean sheet of the season in the club’s 2-0 win at Hartford.
Thoughts from the Team
Head Coach Ryan Martin on the team heading into an important matchup against Indy Eleven:
“For us, it’s about consistency in our quality. We felt very good about a lot of what we did in Hartford. To come back home to Segra Field on a short rest is an advantage for us and we intend to keep on building on what we did in Hartford.”
Wesley Leggett on what fan support means to the club:
“The support has been great, we love it. We can’t do this without the support of Loudoun County behind us, it just helps push us forward through every game. It means a lot to us.”
Loudoun United FC Team News
Defender Keegan Tingey scored his first goal for Loudoun United in the club’s 2-0 victory against Hartford Athletic this past weekend.
Goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux recorded his 9th clean sheet this past weekend. This is the most clean sheets by Hugo Fauroux for a single season in his career and is the most for any goalkeeper in a single season in Loudoun United FC history.
Matchday Details
Tuesday, October 8th is $2 Beer Night!
Arrive early for $2 Coors Light and Miller Lite as well as $4 select craft beers while supplies last! Fans can enjoy live music, food, drinks, and the Loudoun Credit Union Kids Zone featuring face painting and inflatables!
Loudoun United FC is teaming up with the Dulles South Soup Kitchen for a Holiday Food Drive inside the gates of Segra Field on October 8th. Below is a list of most-desired items; fans who donate an item will receive a Loudoun United FC decal sticker.
Desired items include:
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Gravy
- Corn
- Cranberry Sauce
- Crispy Fried Onions
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Green Beans
- Mashed Potatoes
- Pumpkin Puree
- Yams
Tickets to the October 8th match can be purchased here.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Tuesday’s match can be found on DC News Now and ESPN+ at 7:00 PM EST
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