NASL Minnesota United FC

United Looks to for Three Points at League-Leading Ottawa

Published on August 14, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Minnesota United FC News Release


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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Friday, August 14th, 2015) -- Minnesota United (2W-3T-2L, 9pts.) travels to Ottawa (6W-1T-0L, 19 pts.) this Saturday hoping to come away with three points against the table-topping Fury. The Loons lead the League in goals scored with 30 and will hope end the Fury's twelve match unbeaten streak at TD Place. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT - fans can watch all the action live on KSTC45-TV and ESPN3.

"They've got a group of guys that are playing really hard, believing in themselves, and they have a lot of quality," said Minnesota United Head Coach Manny Lagos. "They are organized defensively-giving up very few goals-and these last couple of games they have opened up their scoring touch, so it presents a great challenge for us because we're still trying to find our way in terms of what type of group can compete and be successful. We've had our moments in the last couple of weeks, and we've also had our dips."

Minnesota United has one loss and one draw against Ottawa this year, with one goal scored and two goals conceded. Ottawa has been strong defensively this season, conceding just 14 goals in 17 matches. During that stretch, Fury goalkeeper Romuald Peiser went nearly 700 minutes without letting in a goal. The streak was broken when Ottawa visited NSC Stadium earlier this fall. In that match, Christian Ramirez beat Peiser with a half volley across the face of the goal into the back of the net.

"They're organized and they've had a good run, but all good runs have to come to an end so hopefully that's the case on Saturday," said Minnesota United midfielder Aaron Pitchkolan.

Minnesota will be contending with another Ottawa crowd this Saturday, playing the first of two away matches and the fourth away match in five games on August 15th at TD Place Stadium.

"It continues to make sure we build on what type of team we are when we go on the road," said Lagos. "I thought we had a good game against San Antonio and some good moments, and a few individual mistakes against Jacksonville and the Cosmos game was a very good half and a not-so-good second half that we lost. Ultimately for us, we are where we are, we are presented with a great challenge on the road against one of the best teams in the league right now, and this is one of those games to build into what type of team we are and what kind of character we have."

The Loons are back at NSC Stadium on September 2nd! After two away matches, Minnesota United is back at home against Indy Eleven and tickets are available now! Don't wait-we've been more than 9,000 strong at every home match this season!

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