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Local TV: WBKI | Streaming Link: LOUvNY on ESPN+
Louisville City FC hosts Eastern Conference rival New York Red Bulls II Saturday night in a showdown which includes the last three USL Cup winners and two of the best clubs in the American Second Division.
New York Red Bulls II are traveling to Louisville having already sewn up a spot in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Playoffs by clinching a spot two weeks ago. If the playoffs started today, NYRBII would be the top seed in the East. Louisville City, currently sitting in 7th in the East Conference, is looking for more points to move up a seed line (or two) before the playoffs begin.
While New York is the higher-ranked of the two teams, Louisville City appears to be in better form. The Boys in Purple have not lost since July 28 and have five wins in the last seven matches. The Red Bulls have dropped their last two of their last three matches, two of just seven losses on the entire season.
The Red Bulls figure to start a talented lineup with Evan Louro in goal and forward Mathias Jorgensen leading the way. Jorgensen scored the game-winner in the 80′ of NYRBII’s 1-0 win over Louisville back on June 16.
Tonight’s match is LouCity’s Noche Latina, which will include music to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. The Mariachi Band Zelaya will play our pre-game Party Around the Pitch from 5:45 to 6:45.
