Match Preview: RGV FC Face Pittsburgh Riverhounds
April 14, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - The 2023 USL Championship season enters its sixth week as Rio Grande Valley FC (WEST: 1-0-3, 6 pts) resumes league action, now facing Pittsburgh Riverhounds (EAST: 1-1-3, 6 pts) on Saturday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. CST at Highmark Stadium. The match will be live nationally on ESPN+.
RGV FC: The side places the tough midweek loss in the U.S Open Cup to Tormenta FC behind them and regains focus on league action.
Rio Grande enter their fifth match of the year in league play facing a formidable opponent as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds pose a high threat offensively to the tested Toros defensive unit. It is clear that there are issues lately with preventing counter attacks from set pieces or the similar, which have resulted in opposing goals to either draw matches or extend deficits which result in losses for RGV FC [in tournament action].
What has been adjusted, and will it be enough to limit the attack and earn a back to back road win for the Toros who look to keep their unbeaten streak alive early in the campaign.
There seems to be no lack of pace control in matches as RGV have found their rhythm in the midfield, which allows for proper distribution and chances created; it all comes down to definition now as they face shots at goal on any opportunity. Taylor Davila has emerged as top scorer (2) for RGV FC while Ricky Ruiz and Jonathan Ricketts trail closely behind with a lone goal apiece.
The key on Saturday evening is going to be clean and clinical play mixed in with precise defensive line movements to keep the attacking to a minimum in a much narrower and artificial field. If The Toros can take the advantage early and add on prior to the final whistle, then it might be a long night for the home side as RGV FC enters this match hungry to make a statement.
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