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FC Montreal Faces Harrisburg City Islanders on Tuesday

June 20, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Montreal News Release


HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - FC Montreal will finish its series of four away games in 11 days this Tuesday at 7pm EDT against the Harrisburg City Islanders at FNB Field.

In its last game, last Saturday, Montreal lost 2-1 in Pittsburgh. Anthony Jackson-Hamel scored the only goal for the Bleu-blanc-noir. The forward has scored a goal in each of his last two USL games.

"We see this game in Harrisburg as a chance to move on from our poor performance in Pittsburgh," said defender Aron Mkungilwa. "We need to go on the field, have fun and do what the technical staff asks of us to have a chance to win. It's in moments like these that you see the character of every player."

Montreal will have to make some changes in its lineup as David Choinière, Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Brandon Onkony, Fabrice Mbvouvouma and James Pantemis will join the Impact U18 team in Dallas; they are eligible to play in the USSDA playoffs that will start on Wednesday, June 22.

"Because of the roster changes, fatigue and injuries, we need to approach this game differently," said head coach Philippe Eullaffroy. "When you have four games on the road, one every three days, you need to take this into account. In the end, we play every game to win. We are disappointed with the results, even if it's not easy to get points on the road. Now, we come here for the win. It's in tough moments that you see a person's qualities. We all have to wake up now."

The City Islanders have won their last two home games, but they also played their last four games on the road and lost all of them. Paul Wilson is the team's top scorer with four goals this season as well as three assists. Harrisburg is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 4-9-1 record.

FC Montreal will play its next game on Sunday, June 26, at 3pm at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex. Fans can enter the stadium on the Southwest side of the field starting at 2pm. Tickets cost $5, with $1 going to the Montreal Impact Foundation. Admission is free for season ticket holders on presentation of their membership card.

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