Match Preview: LIFC vs. Chattanooga
Published on September 13, 2019 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
Lansing Ignite News Release
LANSING, Mich. - Lansing Ignite FC has a chance to clinch a spot in the 2019 USL League One Playoffs on Saturday should certain results from across the league happen, but the team is focused on securing more points from Cooley Law School Stadium against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday.
With a win against Chattanooga and at least two of South Georgia Tormenta FC, Forward Madison FC and FC Tucson failing to win over the weekend, Lansing would join North Texas SC as the only teams to secure a spot in the USL League One Playoffs.
SECURE YOUR TICKETS TO OUR NEXT MATCH - Sept. 14, 7 p.m. ET
LIFC will celebrate Youth Soccer Night at Cooley Law School Stadium on Saturday, and the club has teamed up with the Nyaka Aids Orphans Project (NAOP) to offer special $15 tickets to the match, with a portion of the proceeds going to the non-profit organization.
Fans who purchase a ticket to the LIFC match can also attend a showdown between Mason High School and Marshall High School, who kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Cooley Law School Stadium.
HOW TO FOLLOW:
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Follow @lansingignite on Twitter for in-game updates, and subscribe to LIFC's YouTube channel for post-match highlights and interviews.
ABOUT CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES SC:
With a current record of 8-7-9 and winless in its last four league matches, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC was founded in 2018. The team is owned by Robert Martino and coached by former MLS coach Tim Hankinson. With its current home at David Stanton Field, the club is expected to move to its new 5,500-seat stadium by the 2020 season as part of a $125 million project to revitalize Chattanooga.
MATCH FACTS:
Lansing enters the match with the second most goals scored (44) in the USL League One regular season, while Chattanooga has scored 27 in 2019.
Lansing has attempted 296 shots in the 2019 regular season, while Chattanooga has attempted 223 shots.
Chattanooga has been shown the most yellow cards (59) this season, while Lansing has been shown the least amount of yellow cards (36).
Four LIFC players (Rafa Mentzingen, Xavier Gomez, Tumi Moshobane and Nick Moon) have at least four assists this season, while Chattanooga only has one player (Vangjel Zguro) with as least four assists.
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