Match Preview: Miami FC vs Monterey Bay FC
August 30, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Miami FC News Release
Date: 8/31/24
Kickoff: 7:00 P.M. EST
Venue: Pitbull Stadium
Watch: TV33 (Local), ESPN+ (Nationwide), & YouTube (International)
Tickets: miamifc.com/tickets
Pitbull Stadium parking will be at the Cuban Memorial Lot as shown below.
Overview
Miami FC returns home to Pitbull Stadium to face Monterey Bay FC. The last meeting between the two took place last June in Monterey Bay with the home team winning 1-0. This will be the third match ever between the two, the second hosted by Miami. Their September 2022 match ended 0-0 in South Florida.
Miami FC
Miami FC returns to Pitbull Stadium to take on California's Monterey Bay following their 2-0 loss in Tampa.
Despite a strong performance during the first half against Tampa, Miami conceded two goals in the second. They will be looking to coming back this weekend as they face Monterey Bay FC.
The main player to watch on the home side is Frank Lopez. The Cuban has amassed the most goals thus far this season for Miami, having six on the board. Another important player for Miami is goalkeeper Khadim Ndiaye, who made multiple key saves during last weekend's match.
Miami will be looking to gain three points at home before heading over to New Mexico to face New Mexico United next Friday. Tickets for this match are available at miamifc.com/tickets.
Opponent: Monterey Bay FC
Monterey Bay FC travels over to the East Coast to face Miami FC following their 0-0 draw last weekend against El Paso Locomotive FC. Monterey Bay is just shy of a playoffs spot in the Western Conference sitting at ninth on the table with 28 points following seven wins, seven draws, and 11 losses this season.
The main player to watch for the West Coast team is Tristan Trager who has tallied eight goals this season so far for Monterey and two assists. Trager will be key to Monterey Bay this Saturday as they look to secure the last playoff spot in the West.
Monterey Bay FC will be looking to take home three points this weekend to move up to eighth in the West as they travel down to Miami.
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