Minnesota Looks To Strengthen Hold On Fourth Place, Faces Visit From Jacksonville

Photo credit: James Drexler/Jacksonville Armada FC

Minnesota United enters Saturday night’s clash needing all three points after dropping back-to-back games against Ottawa Fury FC. The Loons’ advantage in fourth place in the Combined Standings has shrunk to just one point, but they have a chance to right the ship against a side they've never lost to: Jacksonville Armada FC. The clubs played to a 0-0 draw in their last meeting, which took place at Community First Park. The Loons (5W-5D-6L, 20 points Fall; 10-6-10, 36 Combined) earned a 2-0 win in the last contest at NSC Stadium.

Jacksonville heads to Minnesota with a three-game unbeaten streak – all draws – and have been led by Charles Eloundou. The Cameroonian forward has scored three times in the last four games and has looked dangerous throughout his time on the field during that stretch. The Armada FC (2-7-7, 13 Fall; 3-11-12, 20 Combined) picked up a point in a scoreless draw with FC Edmonton on Wednesday night and will look to keep the same defensive organization against the Loons, who boast the league’s leader in goals, Christian Ramirez.

Match Information
8 p.m. ET | Saturday, October 1
NSC Stadium | Blaine, Minn.
Watch | ESPN3 (National – U.S.), NASL.com (National – Canada), MY29 (Local – Twin Cities)