After a big six point weekend, Ballard FC head to Oregon for their third straight road match this Friday, June 21st. The division leaders will take on United PDX for the first time this season at Lincoln High School in downtown Portland before returning home on Sunday.
Ballard FC will be looking for another six point weekend, and it starts with United PDX on Friday.
Ballard FC have a 2-0-1 (W-L-T) all-time record against United PDX. Last time the team travelled to Portland, they drew 1-1 at Oregon Episcopal School. After going down a goal and down a man only 15 minutes in, the team had to fight back. In the 40th minute, Kojo Dadzie forced a handball to earn a penalty kick that was dispatched calmly by Peter Kingston in the 40th minute.
The rest of the match was highlighted by valiant defense from Leo Burney and Lars Helleren to hold on to the draw while being down a man. This time, Ballard FC will look to return to Seattle victorious. Currently, United PDX sit in fourth place with eight points from six matches. In their recent match, United PDX upset the Tacoma Stars to win 2-1 with goals from Oliver Giesing and Vova Kubrakov. All three goals in that match were scored in a three goal period, so it will be important for Ballard FC to win the five-minute periods after each goal.
United PDX have only managed more than a single goal in one match this season. However, they have only allowed 4 goals all season, never allowing more than one in a match. Ballard on the other hand have scored at least two goals in every match, so one of these streaks will end on Friday. Ballard FC can expect to have a tough time breaking down the United PDX defense. On the other side of the ball, the Ballard FC defense will need to plan for Connor Evans who leads the team in assists this season. Friday’s match kicks off at 7:00 pm. Fans can watch at the Reuben’s Brews Taproom or online (stream details to come).
After Friday’s match, Ballard FC will return home to Memorial Stadium and take on FC Olympia on Sunday, June 23rd at 5:00 PM. Get your tickets here!
