The Lowdown: Loudoun United FC will try to take advantage of an LA Galaxy II side missing two of its key players as the sides meet for the first time with Los Dos looking to boost their playoff chances in the Western Conference. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC – Robbie Mertz: The Pittsburgh native received his first start since his return from Atlanta United 2 last Saturday night and put in a solid display, something he’ll be looking to build on this time out.ĥ38.com Predictor: LDN 27%, LA 50%, Draw 24% Finding a big performance is going to be big for the Ghanaian as he looks to boost Indy’s playoff chances. Indy Eleven – Solomon Asante: The two-time Championship MVP came on as a halftime substitute against the Hounds in their first meeting but didn’t make a major impact with only one shot. If there’s to be a path back to the playoffs, Indy is facing a must-win game against the Hounds, who are only six points off the Eastern Conference lead after their stellar recent run of form. The Boys in Blue last claimed victory on June 4 against the Charleston Battery and sit nine points out of the playoff positions in the Eastern Conference with 13 games to go in the season. Indy, meanwhile, suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rowdies last Saturday in its most recent outing to extend the club’s winless streak to nine games. Dikwa also provided the difference-maker when the Hounds earned a 1-0 win against Indy on July 9 in the first meeting of the season and now has seven goals this season to sit tied for second on the team behind Russell Cicerone on nine tallies. Pittsburgh claimed its fifth victory in the last six outings last Saturday night as it took a 1-0 win against FC Tulsa on home turf as Albert Dikwa scored the only goal of the game. Carroll Stadium with the Hounds looking to solidify their top-four position in the Eastern Conference. The Lowdown: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will try to complete a season sweep of Indy Eleven as the sides square off at Michael A.

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