Match Preview: Ottawa Fury FC at North Carolina FC
September 27, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
OTTAWA - After two big consecutive wins at home, the Fury FC will hit the road this week to take on North Carolina FC on Saturday hoping to keep their winning streak alive. With a game in hand over North Carolina FC, the Fury FC is still holding on to the number 8th spot of the Eastern Conference and is just two points behind this week's opponent, North Carolina, which are currently ranked 7th. Head Coach Nikola Popovic and the team will try to increase their chances to stay in a playoff spot by winning a third victory in a row.
Despite a good start to the season, North Carolina FC has not been victorious since August 21st. So far, they have accumulated a record of 13W/ 8D / 9L during this season including 8 wins at home. Dave Sarachan's side has hit the back of the net 51 times in 30 games this season and have conceded 34 goals. A win on Saturday for the Fury FC would be monumental, as they are currently in a stretch where every single match counts until the end of the season.
STORYLINES
This will be the second encounter between the two teams this season. First time both sides met, Ottawa Fury FC came out victorious with a convincing 2-1 win over the North Carolinians.
Ottawa Fury FC has been offensively creative scoring 5 goals in their last two matches.
Ottawa Fury FC's midfielder, Charlie Ward, is currently ranked #1 in the USL Championship for most completed passes with a grand total of 1,831, which is 227 more than his closest competitor in second place.
North Carolina FC's record at home this season is of 8W-1D-5L. Ottawa Fury FC has a 3W-6D-5L record on the road this season.
Leading the way offensively with 9 goals in 28 games played for North Carolina FC is attacking player Steven Miller.
Since 2016, Ottawa Fury FC and North Carolina FC have played each other 6 times in all competitions and both sides have a record of 2W-2D-2L.
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