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Hartford Look to Right the Ship at Home vs. Indy

August 12, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Hartford Athletic News Release


Date: Saturday, August 13th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Location: Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, CT

Local TV: WCTX MyTV9

Streaming: ESPN+ or hartfordathletic.com/watch

Midway through an 0-4-1 stretch, Hartford has a chance to get back in the win column in front of their home fans on Saturday night against Indy Eleven.

LAST TIME OUT

Hartford Athletic are coming off a 3-1 loss to Memphis 901 FC on the road last Saturday. The Green and Blue got out to a 1-0 after a goal from Prince Saydee in the 37th, but the lead would switch hands before half time. Memphis answered with a goal from Aaron Molloy in the 41st minute, and another one from Zach Carroll three minutes later. Hartford had chances to tie the game in the second half, attempting eight shots, but ultimately only generating one quality scoring chance on a well fed ball to Ash Apollon from Luka Prpa, but Apollon's shot from inside the box went wide.Memphis sealed the victory with a brilliant bicycle kick goal from Nighte Pickering in the 87th minute. Hartford are currently 0-4-1 in their last five games.

SCARCE SCORING

Both Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic enter Saturday night on an 0-4-1 stretch, and they've struggled mightily to score goals. Hartford have tallied three goals in their last five games, and Indy just two. Both teams have dropped into the bottom five in the league in total goals, Indy at 24th overall with 24 goals, and Hartford at 25th overall with 23. In addition, Indy Eleven are last in the league in total shots with 197 on the year so far. Given the evident scoring struggles for both squads as of late, we should expect a low-scoring affair on Saturday night.

PROTECT HOME FIELD

If there is ever a prime opportunity to break out of their recent slump, Saturday is the time for the Green and Blue. Indy Eleven struggle to win on the road, posting a 2-7-2 record away from home so far this year, and three of Hartford's four wins have come at home. Even in their six home losses, they have played their best soccer at Trinity Health Stadium.

DALLY DIMES

One of the more surprising statistics to come from a Hartford Athletic player this season is Rashawn Dally's four assists so far. The striker has had just two assists in his USL Championship career so far (three seasons), but has found himself distributing more than usual in 2022. He most recently assisted Prince Saydee for Hartford's only goal last Saturday. Along with his four helpers, Dally has found the back of the net twice.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Hartford Athletic, Prince Saydee, FW #7

Prince Saydee has been involved in a large part of Hartford Athletic's positive offensive play this season. The Liberian forward has three goals and three assists on the year, and leads the team in shot attempts with 23. He's shown off his blistering speed at times, as he's been effective in beating defenders while on the ball and either finding a teammate in a scoring position, or trying his luck on goal himself. His powerful left foot has been the producer of his three goals.

Indy Eleven, Manuel Arteaga, FW #29

Manuel Artega has recorded five goals and three assists on the season, while creating 14 chances as well. He's proven to have dazzling individual scoring ability, as his first half hat trick against Charleston was enough to earn him USL Championship Player of the Week honors in week 13.

ABOUT THE OPPONENT

Similar to Hartford Athletic, Indy Eleven are in the midst of a poor run of form. They are 0-4-1 in their last five games, and are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at home. They are led by Stéfano Pinho, who has seven goals and three assists on the year. Forward Soloman Asante is their strongest distributor, contributing three assists and 16 chances created. Indy won the first matchup between these two clubs, a 1-0 victory at home.

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