Match Preview: Fury FC Host Vancouver Whitecaps FC in First Ever Meeting against MLS Club
May 31, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
OTTAWA, ON - Ottawa Fury FC will take to the pitch at TD Place on Wednesday night for the biggest match in club history as Paul Dalglish's side hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship semi-final.
After advancing past the opening round for the first time by defeating rival NASL side FC Edmonton, Wednesday's match - against the defending Canadian champions, no less - will mark the first time Fury FC squares off against MLS competition.
Ottawa has shown good form in the past few weeks with several positive results and the club is getting closer to the high-intensity, offensive mentality that Daglish is looking for. He says his team is mentally and physically prepared for this important match.
"We're confident," said the coach. "We are in great form as we had some really good results leading in to the last game. And even though we lost the last one, we've grown in confidence from it because of the level of our performance. We're going into this game with great confidence and great excitement to produce another quality display in front of our supporters."
Fury FC saw their nine-game home unbeaten streak (4W-4D-0L) come to end in a 2-1 loss to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers last week, though Ottawa dominated every statistical category (possession, shots, passing, corner kicks) and came out of the game with heads held high.
Forward Carl Haworth gave his team a glimmer of hope in the 80th minute of the game when he scored his first goal of the NASL season on a late-game penalty kick. With the hard-fought loss, Haworth expects his side to be very motivated for Wednesday's showdown with the Whitecaps.
"The mood is good and everyone is confident," said Haworth. "We didn't get the result we wanted on Friday but the performance was there. We were creating chances and kept the ball most of the game so everyone is in full confidence going into this one. This competition means a lot to the club and to the city so we want to do well."
Single game tickets are available now, calling 613-232-6767 x1 or in person at the TD Place Box Office. Interested in more than just single game tickets? Fans can buy their 2016 Fury FC season tickets here and become part of a growing legion of fans that has helped make TD Place a fortress.
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