Hartford, CT – (June 20th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club moves to 8-4-1 on the season following a 3-0 loss to Hartford Athletic at Trinity Health Stadium.
Match Summary
Loudoun United Football Club failed to secure points on the road following a 3-0 loss to Hartford Athletic. This was the club’s first loss to Hartford in the last five meetings. Despite losing the possession battle, Hartford dominated both halves, tallying three goals from 22 shots (10 on target). Loudoun struggled to create opportunities in the final third, recording just 12 total shots (four on target).
Hartford’s first goal came in the 16th minute from Mamadou Dieng, assisted by Emmanuel Samadia. In the 43rd minute, Hartford was awarded a penalty kick after a handball inside the 18-yard box. Kyle Edwards made no mistake, putting it past Loudoun’s goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux just before halftime. The Red-and-White went into the break trailing 2-0.
The second half saw quick action as Hartford’s Edwards netted his second of the night, redirecting a corner kick in the 56th minute. Despite the loss, Fauroux delivered another strong performance, making seven saves on Hartford’s 10 shots on target. Loudoun tested Hartford goalkeeper Antony Siaha with three shots on target in the second half but couldn’t find the back of the net. The match would end in a 3-0 loss for Loudoun United FC.
The Red-and-White return home on Wednesday, June 25th, to host first-place Louisville City FC.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on a tough road loss to Hartford:
“There’s a lot to learn from tonight, both for me and for our guys. We can’t concede the first goal, so we’ll make adjustments and look to be better for Wednesday’s match against Louisville. The message stays the same: can we get better match after match? It’s a journey, and we still have a long way to go this season. It’s all about making improvements every game.”
Notes
Jeremy Garay recorded his 97th appearance across all competitions for Loudoun United FC tonight, subbing into the match in the 79th minute of play.
