Opening Season Road Trips Wrap up this Weekend
Published on May 4, 2005 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
[TORONTO, ON] - The Toronto Lynx will play the final two matches of a 6-game season opening road trip this weekend in Charleston and Atlanta on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 respectively. After earning two ties from their first four matches, the Lynx will be aiming for their first win of the season this weekend. Injuries have already begun to affect Head Coach, Hubert Busby Jr.'s roster, as veteran midfielders Joe Mattacchione and Shawn Faria will both miss the trip. Trinidad and Tobago international striker, Conrad Smith is also unavailable this weekend due to a suspension for receiving a red card in Sunday's match versus Virginia Beach.
The Charleston Battery who were the 2003 USL First Division Champions struggled in regaining their championship form in 2004 and missed the playoffs for the first time in their history. The Club will decidedly be looking for their first win of 2005 after opening the season with a loss and two ties in 3 matches. Charleston has been a very unfriendly place for the Lynx, who have never taken a point from six matches.
The Atlanta Silverbacks have made a strong start in 2005. After 4 matches, the Silverbacks have a 2-1-1 record and 7 points, second only to Richmond entering the weekend. Striker, Fabian Dawkins, has been outstanding early on, scoring 4 goals in 4 games to lead the USL First Division in goals and points.
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