The following is a press release from Saint Louis FC of the USL, presented by Madrina’s. It will give you all the need to know information ahead of this weekend’s USL home match against New York Red Bulls II.
Match Day 16: Saint Louis FC Running With The Bulls
After a full week of rest, Saint Louis FC are back in action with their first ever match against fellow expansion side, New York Red Bulls II.
Saint Louis FC (3-4-5, 14 pts.) vs. New York Red Bulls II (5-5-4, 19 pts.)
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 7:30 PM CST
Venue: World Wide Technology Soccer Park; Fenton, MO
LAST TIME OUT: Saint Louis FC suffered a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC last Friday. Rony Argueta scored the eventual game-winner in the 15th minute for the visitors. Saint Louis FC has won one of its seven USL home games so far this season (1-3-3).
THE OPPONENT: New York Red Bulls II is coming off a 2-0 away victory over Louisville City FC last weekend. NYRB II has won its last two games in league play while not conceding a goal in either contest. Saturday’s match in St. Louis will be New York’s fifth consecutive road game.
THE NUMBERS: Saint Louis FC will be looking to get off to a fast start on Saturday, as the team has seen its opponent score first in each of its last six matches in all competitions. STL FC is 1-2-3 in those six games.
HALFWAY HOME: Saturday’s game will mark the midway point of Saint Louis FC’s 2015 regular season. Nine of Saint Louis’ 15 remaining games will be played on the road, where STL FC is 2-1-2 in league play this season.
INJURIES: OUT: Richard Dixon, James Musa, Mike Roach, Brandon Barklage. QUESTIONABLE: Sam Fink.
