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Loons Return Home for Important Fixture against Jacksonville

May 13, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Minnesota United FC News Release


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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota United return home to National Sports Center Stadium trying to extend its four match unbeaten streak and continue to push for the Spring Season crown. Jacksonville has never won a match away from home. The Loons are undefeated at NSC Stadium in 2016. The match is set to kick off at 7 p.m. CT - fans can watch all the action live on My29 TV and beIN Sports.

The top of the table is within reach for Minnesota, but United needs to take care of business against teams like the Jacksonville Armada, who the Loons welcome to NSC Stadium in Blaine this Saturday. Jacksonville and Minnesota matched up three times last season, with the Loons winning both matches at home and drawing away from home, outscoring Jacksonville 10-5 in those games.

"We've got to keep our foot on the gas when we're winning. We're still creating enough chances, but I don't think we're playing a complete game yet," said Head Coach Carl Craig. "Some absolute quality football of the highest caliber, but we're not sustaining it long enough and I think when we're in the driving seat we've got to maintain that we've got to believe we can get that next goal and really push for it."

As the Loons return home this Saturday, they'll look to build on the positive aspects of their game they've displayed in weeks past. United forward Christian Ramirez and midfielder Ben Speas have connected well so far this season, creating 18 chances and converting seven goals in five matches together. Keeping pressure on the defensive united for a full 90 minutes and alleviating pressure high up the pitch are key for United looking to capture all three points this weekend.

"We've done well this far at home, we've put in some good performances, obviously three points is the primary goal, but I think we've got to show ourselves that we can play the full 90 minutes," said Craig. "We've got to start and put our big boy pants on and really put our foot down."

United kicks off against Jacksonville at 7 p.m. CDT this Saturday at NSC Stadium.

Minnesota United Match Details

Kickoff: 7 p.m. CDT

Date: May 14, 2016

Opponent: Jacksonville Armada FC

Broadcast: MY29, BeIN Sports

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