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MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Louisville City FC
Saturday, August 28 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get tickets HERE
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Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Ahead of the club’s biggest match of the season, Legion FC prepares to welcome Louisville City FC to BBVA Field for the first time this season with its focus on closing the gap to first place in the Central Division. With twelve matches left in the season, and currently seven points back of first, the Black and Gold understands the urgency underlining Saturday’s contest.

Forward Junior Flemmings has had the hot hand in recent weeks, having scored five goals in the team’s last six games. His fellow Jamaican, forward Neco Brett will look to rejoin him on the scoresheet and boost the attack on Saturday night, and Brett now sits tied-second in the USLC in goals with 11 on the season and is up for USLC mid-season MVP.

After registering five clean sheets in the team’s first 11 matches, Legion FC has failed to blank any of its last eight opponents, so shoring things up at the back will be a priority on Saturday as the best attack in the Eastern Conference (39 goals this season) comes to town. In fact, both teams are inside the top seven in the USL in total shots this season with LOU coming in at 279 and BHM at 259, so expect fireworks Saturday night at BBVA Field.

“Tomorrow’s game is huge for us,” said Jay Heaps, Legion FC President and General Manager, in an interview with Birmingham Mountain Radio. “We’ve talked about it internally, with the group, but it’s probably the biggest game, one of the biggest games, in our club’s history.

“We had the first game, then some playoff games, but this is one of those for me where we’re playing a team like Louisville who we’re trying to emulate in our own way, but they’re very successful, they’re ahead of us in the standings, and we want to beat them on our home field on Saturday.”

Louisville comes to town riding high as one of the hottest teams in the USLC, unbeaten in eight games, and have perennially been one of the powers in the league, having made six consecutive Eastern Conference finals and won titles in 2017 and 2018. LOU won the last meeting between these two clubs 2-0 in Kentucky on June 16, and the match on May 8 ended in a 1-1 draw.

Forward Cameron Lancaster opened the scoring on 6/16, and now is tied with Neco Brett for second-most goals in the league with 11. Brian Ownby leads the team in assists with seven, Niall McCabe is tops in chances created with 30, and Lancaster, again, leads the way in shots with 39. Center back Sean Totsch, another LouCity pillar and USLC veteran, controls the tempo of his club’s games, as he leads the entire league, by over 100, in total passes this season with 1,257.

Louisville also is dead even with Birmingham this season in defensive statistics, as both teams have given up 21 goals and held on for five shutouts. All the match ups between these two clubs are chippy and intense, and that intensity dates back to March 2019, when Legion FC upset the defending champs, in Louisville, to claim the team’s first win in franchise history.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Next week Legion FC hits the road for the first of three straight away contests, starting on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00PM at Sporting Kansas City II. Fans can tune in to watch the match on ESPN+ or follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live updates.

The club’s next home match is Saturday, September 18 at 6:30PM at BBVA Field against OKC Energy FC. Fans can go ahead and snag tickets for 9/18 HERE.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Louisville City FC
Saturday, August 28 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Ahead of the club’s biggest match of the season, Legion FC prepares to welcome Louisville City FC to BBVA Field for the first time this season with its focus on closing the gap to first place in the Central Division. With twelve matches left in the season, and currently seven points back of first, the Black and Gold understands the urgency underlining Saturday’s contest.

Forward Junior Flemmings has had the hot hand in recent weeks, having scored five goals in the team’s last six games. His fellow Jamaican, forward Neco Brett will look to rejoin him on the scoresheet and boost the attack on Saturday night, and Brett now sits tied-second in the USLC in goals with 11 on the season and is up for USLC mid-season MVP.

After registering five clean sheets in the team’s first 11 matches, Legion FC has failed to blank any of its last eight opponents, so shoring things up at the back will be a priority on Saturday as the best attack in the Eastern Conference (39 goals this season) comes to town. In fact, both teams are inside the top seven in the USL in total shots this season with LOU coming in at 279 and BHM at 259, so expect fireworks Saturday night at BBVA Field.

“Tomorrow’s game is huge for us,” said Jay Heaps, Legion FC President and General Manager, in an interview with Birmingham Mountain Radio. “We’ve talked about it internally, with the group, but it’s probably the biggest game, one of the biggest games, in our club’s history.

“We had the first game, then some playoff games, but this is one of those for me where we’re playing a team like Louisville who we’re trying to emulate in our own way, but they’re very successful, they’re ahead of us in the standings, and we want to beat them on our home field on Saturday.”

Louisville comes to town riding high as one of the hottest teams in the USLC, unbeaten in eight games, and have perennially been one of the powers in the league, having made six consecutive Eastern Conference finals and won titles in 2017 and 2018. LOU won the last meeting between these two clubs 2-0 in Kentucky on June 16, and the match on May 8 ended in a 1-1 draw.

Forward Cameron Lancaster opened the scoring on 6/16, and now is tied with Neco Brett for second-most goals in the league with 11. Brian Ownby leads the team in assists with seven, Niall McCabe is tops in chances created with 30, and Lancaster, again, leads the way in shots with 39. Center back Sean Totsch, another LouCity pillar and USLC veteran, controls the tempo of his club’s games, as he leads the entire league, by over 100, in total passes this season with 1,257.

Louisville also is dead even with Birmingham this season in defensive statistics, as both teams have given up 21 goals and held on for five shutouts. All the match ups between these two clubs are chippy and intense, and that intensity dates back to March 2019, when Legion FC upset the defending champs, in Louisville, to claim the team’s first win in franchise history.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Next week Legion FC hits the road for the first of three straight away contests, starting on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00PM at Sporting Kansas City II. Fans can tune in to watch the match on ESPN+ or follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live updates.

The club’s next home match is Saturday, September 18 at 6:30PM at BBVA Field against OKC Energy FC. Fans can go ahead and snag tickets for 9/18 HERE.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs FC Tulsa
Sunday, August 22 – 4:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC welcomes FC Tulsa to the Magic City for the second time this season looking for a repeat performance from June 6th’s 2-1 victory. On 6/6, forward Neco Brett scored both goals for the good guys, with assists coming from fellow strike partners JJ Williams and Junior Flemmings. Brett now sits tied-second in the USL Championship in goals with 11 on the season and is up for USLC mid-season MVP. BHM goalkeeper Matt VanOekel is currently tied for third in clean sheets with five and is seventh in saves with 50 while also being up for USLC Goalkeeper of the Year. Fans can vote for both players HERE.

Williams is up to three goals and three assists this year, while Flemmings has four goals in his last five games for BHM. After a goal and assist showing on August 11 against SKC and a goal over weekend in our match at Memphis, Flemmings earned a USLC Team of the Week nod this week, his first honor while donning Black and Gold. Midfielder Anderson Asiedu also earned himself a spot on the TOTW after bagging his first professional goal against SKC. Asiedu also leads the team in tackles and is second in interceptions to captain Phanuel Kavita.

Birmingham will unveil special-edition jerseys for this match, with logos hand-drawn by kids from Children’s Harbor. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to the hospital.

FC Tulsa is in the middle of a hotly contested race for one of the Central Division playoff spots and are currently in fifth, tied with fourth place Indy Eleven and sixth place OKC Energy FC on 22 points, just three points back of third place Atlanta United 2. Tulsa greatly helped their cause with a 3-1 win over Legion FC in the clubs’ last meeting, in Oklahoma on August 7.

That win was Tulsa’s only victory in its last six games, with all five other games being losses, but two goals in the last five minutes of the game for the home side made all the difference. Five different players had goal contributions for Tulsa that night, and none of them were from Rodrigo da Costa, Tulsa’s main man in the attack. Da Costa leads the team in goals this season with eight, assists with four, and chances created with 31, while forward Marlon scored the game-winner on 8/7 and leads the team in shots this year with 26.

According to Head Coach Tommy Soehn, his team’s energy level will be a key towards coming away with a victory.

“I feel like it’s about setting the tempo, understanding what the tempo is in a game, and pressing high which is something [FC Tulsa] does as well,” said Soehn. “I think it just comes down to who does it better. I feel like the second time we played them [on August 7th] we kind of let them off the hook because it wasn’t our best effort going forward and pressing them and forcing them into mistakes. That’s something we have to do better, and I’m sure they’ll try to do the same to us.”

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Legion FC’s next home game is a big one in the fight for the playoffs, as Central Division leaders Louisville City FC come to town for the first time this season on Saturday, August 28 at 6:30PM. Fans can get tickets for the 28th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions or requests.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs FC Tulsa
Sunday, August 22 – 4:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC welcomes FC Tulsa to the Magic City for the second time this season looking for a repeat performance from June 6th’s 2-1 victory. On 6/6, forward Neco Brett scored both goals for the good guys, with assists coming from fellow strike partners JJ Williams and Junior Flemmings. Brett now sits tied-second in the USL Championship in goals with 11 on the season and is up for USLC mid-season MVP. BHM goalkeeper Matt VanOekel is currently tied for third in clean sheets with five and is seventh in saves with 50 while also being up for USLC Goalkeeper of the Year. Fans can vote for both players HERE.

Williams is up to three goals and three assists this year, while Flemmings has four goals in his last five games for BHM. After a goal and assist showing on August 11 against SKC and a goal over weekend in our match at Memphis, Flemmings earned a USLC Team of the Week nod this week, his first honor while donning Black and Gold. Midfielder Anderson Asiedu also earned himself a spot on the TOTW after bagging his first professional goal against SKC. Asiedu also leads the team in tackles and is second in interceptions to captain Phanuel Kavita.

Birmingham will unveil special-edition jerseys for this match, with logos hand-drawn by kids from Children’s Harbor. The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to the hospital.

FC Tulsa is in the middle of a hotly contested race for one of the Central Division playoff spots and are currently in fifth, tied with fourth place Indy Eleven and sixth place OKC Energy FC on 22 points, just three points back of third place Atlanta United 2. Tulsa greatly helped their cause with a 3-1 win over Legion FC in the clubs’ last meeting, in Oklahoma on August 7.

That win was Tulsa’s only victory in its last six games, with all five other games being losses, but two goals in the last five minutes of the game for the home side made all the difference. Five different players had goal contributions for Tulsa that night, and none of them were from Rodrigo da Costa, Tulsa’s main man in the attack. Da Costa leads the team in goals this season with eight, assists with four, and chances created with 31, while forward Marlon scored the game-winner on 8/7 and leads the team in shots this year with 26.

According to Head Coach Tommy Soehn, his team’s energy level will be a key towards coming away with a victory.

“I feel like it’s about setting the tempo, understanding what the tempo is in a game, and pressing high which is something [FC Tulsa] does as well,” said Soehn. “I think it just comes down to who does it better. I feel like the second time we played them [on August 7th] we kind of let them off the hook because it wasn’t our best effort going forward and pressing them and forcing them into mistakes. That’s something we have to do better, and I’m sure they’ll try to do the same to us.”

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Legion FC’s next home game is a big one in the fight for the playoffs, as Central Division leaders Louisville City FC come to town for the first time this season on Saturday, August 28 at 6:30PM. Fans can get tickets for the 28th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions or requests.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, August 14 – 7:30PM CT Kickoff
AutoZone Park – Memphis, TN
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC heads to Memphis for the first time this season looking to avenge a 1-0 home defeat to 901 FC on July 10. The head-to-head record between these two rivals is currently three wins in BHM’s favor to two for MEM, with three draws. Legion won the first match up in 2021 1-0 at Legion Field on a Matt VanOekel to Neco Brett goal.

Playing a fifth game in two weeks, and fresh off a season-high four goals in a win over SKC on Wednesday, Legion FC will aim to keep things rolling while rotating the squad to try and remain fresh. In the attack, Wednesday was the first time as a trio that all three of Neco Brett, Junior Flemmings, and JJ Williams scored in the same game, and Brett now sits second in the USLC Golden Boot Race with 11 on the season.

Williams is up to three goals and three assists this year, while a goal and assist against SKC gave Flemmings three goals and two assists with BHM. Midfielder Anderson Asiedu leads the team in tackles and is second in interceptions to captain Phanuel Kavita and did bag his first professional goal to seal the 4-2 win midweek.

Memphis 901 FC is making a push for the playoffs with over half of its games still remaining. Even though its currently sitting in sixth in the Central Division, 901 FC has played the least number of games in the group and are just two points behind third-place Tulsa, at the moment. The team is also on a solid run of form, having taken points from six of its last seven matches. Memphis fares pretty well at home at AutoZone Park, as its 2-2-1 at home this season, while Legion FC have an impressive 5-3-1 record on the road in 2021.

The 901 attack is keyed by USL Championship Player of the Month Kyle Murphy who has four goals in his last four games, including the game-winner against Legion on 7/10, and nine goals on the season, tied for third-most in the USLC. Murphy leads the team in shots (27), Laurent Kissiedou is tops in chances created (21) and four players are tied for the lead in assists (two).

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Sunday, August 22, at 4:00PM to take on FC Tulsa! Fans can get tickets for the 22nd HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, August 14 – 7:30PM CT Kickoff
AutoZone Park – Memphis, TN
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC heads to Memphis for the first time this season looking to avenge a 1-0 home defeat to 901 FC on July 10. The head-to-head record between these two rivals is currently three wins in BHM’s favor to two for MEM, with three draws. Legion won the first match up in 2021 1-0 at Legion Field on a Matt VanOekel to Neco Brett goal.

Playing a fifth game in two weeks, and fresh off a season-high four goals in a win over SKC on Wednesday, Legion FC will aim to keep things rolling while rotating the squad to try and remain fresh. In the attack, Wednesday was the first time as a trio that all three of Neco Brett, Junior Flemmings, and JJ Williams scored in the same game, and Brett now sits second in the USLC Golden Boot Race with 11 on the season.

Williams is up to three goals and three assists this year, while a goal and assist against SKC gave Flemmings three goals and two assists with BHM. Midfielder Anderson Asiedu leads the team in tackles and is second in interceptions to captain Phanuel Kavita and did bag his first professional goal to seal the 4-2 win midweek.

Memphis 901 FC is making a push for the playoffs with over half of its games still remaining. Even though its currently sitting in sixth in the Central Division, 901 FC has played the least number of games in the group and are just two points behind third-place Tulsa, at the moment. The team is also on a solid run of form, having taken points from six of its last seven matches. Memphis fares pretty well at home at AutoZone Park, as its 2-2-1 at home this season, while Legion FC have an impressive 5-3-1 record on the road in 2021.

The 901 attack is keyed by USL Championship Player of the Month Kyle Murphy who has four goals in his last four games, including the game-winner against Legion on 7/10, and nine goals on the season, tied for third-most in the USLC. Murphy leads the team in shots (27), Laurent Kissiedou is tops in chances created (21) and four players are tied for the lead in assists (two).

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) is questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Sunday, August 22, at 4:00PM to take on FC Tulsa! Fans can get tickets for the 22nd HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Sporting Kansas City II
Wednesday, August 11 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC returns home to face Sporting KC II for the first time this season on Wednesday night at BBVA Field. Playing a fourth game in under two weeks, Legion FC will have to quickly rebound from their 3-1 weekend loss at Tulsa FC.

After conceding early in the first half, Birmingham came back to equalize in the second half, as forward Jaden Servania drew a penalty just minutes after stepping onto the field, which was buried by Neco Brett for his 10th goal of the season. Brett now sits outright in second in the USL Championship Golden Boot Race.

Defenders Jonny Dean and Ryan James continue to be dangerous in the attack as well, as both fullbacks combine for 39 chances created. JJ Williams will look to continue good form, scoring and assisting in Legion’s last home game. Williams has 19 chances, two goals, and three assists this season.

Sporting KC II is hoping to put an end to its dip in form, coming to BHM winless in its last four games and eighth in the division, however, the team is just eight points behind third place FC Tulsa. While the team has just one win in its last six games, three of those matches have been against the division leaders Louisville City FC. The recent win was also on the road (at Atlanta on July 10) so the team will have belief they can win again in BHM.

Forward Enoch Mushagalusa will be their danger man going forward, as he is first on the team in goals (six) and shots (41), is tied for team-lead in assists (two) and is second in chances created (16) behind Jacob Davis’s 17.

These two teams did not meet in 2020 but did face off twice in Legion FC’s inaugural season in 2019, with the first meeting coming to a draw in Birmingham and SKC winning the return leg.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC forward Junior Flemmings (ankle) and midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) are questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Wednesday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The team hits the road for its fifth game in two weeks this Saturday, August 14, at 7:30PM at Memphis 901 FC. Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Sunday, August 22, at 4:00PM to take on FC Tulsa! Fans can get tickets for the 22nd HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Sporting Kansas City II
Wednesday, August 11 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC returns home to face Sporting KC II for the first time this season on Wednesday night at BBVA Field. Playing a fourth game in under two weeks, Legion FC will have to quickly rebound from their 3-1 weekend loss at Tulsa FC.

After conceding early in the first half, Birmingham came back to equalize in the second half, as forward Jaden Servania drew a penalty just minutes after stepping onto the field, which was buried by Neco Brett for his 10th goal of the season. Brett now sits outright in second in the USL Championship Golden Boot Race.

Defenders Jonny Dean and Ryan James continue to be dangerous in the attack as well, as both fullbacks combine for 39 chances created. JJ Williams will look to continue good form, scoring and assisting in Legion’s last home game. Williams has 19 chances, two goals, and three assists this season.

Sporting KC II is hoping to put an end to its dip in form, coming to BHM winless in its last four games and eighth in the division, however, the team is just eight points behind third place FC Tulsa. While the team has just one win in its last six games, three of those matches have been against the division leaders Louisville City FC. The recent win was also on the road (at Atlanta on July 10) so the team will have belief they can win again in BHM.

Forward Enoch Mushagalusa will be their danger man going forward, as he is first on the team in goals (six) and shots (41), is tied for team-lead in assists (two) and is second in chances created (16) behind Jacob Davis’s 17.

These two teams did not meet in 2020 but did face off twice in Legion FC’s inaugural season in 2019, with the first meeting coming to a draw in Birmingham and SKC winning the return leg.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC forward Junior Flemmings (ankle) and midfielder Daigo Kobayashi (knee) are questionable, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Wednesday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The team hits the road for its fifth game in two weeks this Saturday, August 14, at 7:30PM at Memphis 901 FC. Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Sunday, August 22, at 4:00PM to take on FC Tulsa! Fans can get tickets for the 22nd HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs FC Tulsa
Saturday, August 7 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Birmingham heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the first time ever looking for a big in-division win to keep pace with Louisville City FC at the top of the Central Division and to extend its lead over third-place FC Tulsa. Travelling on short rest after a midweek win over Atlanta United 2, Head Coach Tommy Soehn’s rotations will be key in helping his squad stay fresh while also trying to keep the mini hot streak going, after scoring twice on Saturday, July 31 and thrice for the first time this season on Wednesday, August 4.

A big part of the goal scoring boost came from forward Junior Flemmings, who got his first two goals of the season in his past two matches. When asked about his first two goals for the club, Flemmings said, “To be honest I think it was confidence. Coming into the season and after the game against San Antonio [on May 22nd], I got hurt. That was a big setback…that 3-4 game span I was playing with a hamstring injury and struggling to get back to full fitness. I think as I get closer to that you start to see that I’m playing better, and I feel a lot more comfortable and that’s what’s happening now.”

Forward JJ Williams was equally dangerous last match, bagging his second goal of the year, as well as his third assist, while moving into the team lead for shots on the season with 28. Strike partner Neco Brett still leads the way in goals scored with nine, which is tied for second in USL Championship, while right back Jonny Dean is tops on the team in assists after sending in his fourth of the year on Wednesday.

After settling in to a back four formation in recent matches, center back pair Phanuel Kavita and Alex Crognale, are top two on the team in clearances with 45 and 42, respectively, while left back Ryan James is first in interceptions with 39 and midfielder Anderson Asiedu leads the way in tackles with 34.

Tulsa comes into the match on a bit of a slide recently, having lost four matches in a row. The team remains dangerous, as they are tied for 13th in the league in goals scored this year with 22, and its last win was a 3-2 victory over division leaders LouCity, but TUL has also given up the seventh most goals in the league this year at 28.

Forward Rodrigo da Costa is the real talisman in the attack, as he leads the team in goals scored with eight, which is tied for fourth in the USLC, is first on the team in assists with four, and is tops in chances created with 29, while his 19 shots are third in the side behind Marlon’s 21 and Dario Suarez’s 20.

Legion FC has no changes on this week’s VIVA Health injury report, as midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:00PM to take on Sporting KC II, and the game will be another ‘Everybody Wins on Wednesdays’ night! Fans can get tickets for the 11th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs FC Tulsa
Saturday, August 7 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Birmingham heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the first time ever looking for a big in-division win to keep pace with Louisville City FC at the top of the Central Division and to extend its lead over third-place FC Tulsa. Travelling on short rest after a midweek win over Atlanta United 2, Head Coach Tommy Soehn’s rotations will be key in helping his squad stay fresh while also trying to keep the mini hot streak going, after scoring twice on Saturday, July 31 and thrice for the first time this season on Wednesday, August 4.

A big part of the goal scoring boost came from forward Junior Flemmings, who got his first two goals of the season in his past two matches. When asked about his first two goals for the club, Flemmings said, “To be honest I think it was confidence. Coming into the season and after the game against San Antonio [on May 22nd], I got hurt. That was a big setback…that 3-4 game span I was playing with a hamstring injury and struggling to get back to full fitness. I think as I get closer to that you start to see that I’m playing better, and I feel a lot more comfortable and that’s what’s happening now.”

Forward JJ Williams was equally dangerous last match, bagging his second goal of the year, as well as his third assist, while moving into the team lead for shots on the season with 28. Strike partner Neco Brett still leads the way in goals scored with nine, which is tied for second in USL Championship, while right back Jonny Dean is tops on the team in assists after sending in his fourth of the year on Wednesday.

After settling in to a back four formation in recent matches, center back pair Phanuel Kavita and Alex Crognale, are top two on the team in clearances with 45 and 42, respectively, while left back Ryan James is first in interceptions with 39 and midfielder Anderson Asiedu leads the way in tackles with 34.

Tulsa comes into the match on a bit of a slide recently, having lost four matches in a row. The team remains dangerous, as they are tied for 13th in the league in goals scored this year with 22, and its last win was a 3-2 victory over division leaders LouCity, but TUL has also given up the seventh most goals in the league this year at 28.

Forward Rodrigo da Costa is the real talisman in the attack, as he leads the team in goals scored with eight, which is tied for fourth in the USLC, is first on the team in assists with four, and is tops in chances created with 29, while his 19 shots are third in the side behind Marlon’s 21 and Dario Suarez’s 20.

Legion FC has no changes on this week’s VIVA Health injury report, as midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:00PM to take on Sporting KC II, and the game will be another ‘Everybody Wins on Wednesdays’ night! Fans can get tickets for the 11th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Atlanta United 2
Wednesday, August 4 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

The Three Sparks will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM, and Everybody Wins on Wednesdays with Legion FC! Join us downtown for one-dollar hotdogs, two-dollar beers, and a post-game firework show as the team takes on regional rival Atlanta United 2 for the second time inside a week. This game on Wednesday is the rescheduled contest that was rained out on June 30.

These two teams played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday, with Legion goals coming from substitute forward Junior Flemmings and forward Neco Brett. Legion FC won the first meeting this year in Atlanta on May 30th, thanks to a 93rd minute penalty from Bruno Lapa, and while Lapa remains out with a sports hernia, BHM got a boost in the attack with Flemmings return from international duty and his first goal of the season on Saturday.

Brett will continue to lead the line, as he is third in the USLC with nine goals now in 14 games. Head Coach Tommy Soehn will also continue to integrate new defender/midfielder Thomas Vancaeyezeele into the side, as well as midfielder Zach Herivaux as he returns from playing with Haiti. Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, tied for second-most in the league, led by captain Phanuel Kavita who has still played every minute all season and is first on the team in clearances, second in interceptions and fourth in tackles.

Atlanta United 2 comes back to Birmingham on short rest, fresh off a 2-1 home victory last Wednesday over FC Tulsa, thanks to goals from forward Amadou Diop and midfielder Ajani Fortune, and Saturday’s draw, thanks to goals from Aidan McFadden and Darwin Matheus, but as a team are still just 1-4-3 on the road in 2021. Roster turnover has been a big factor for the team, with 35 different players making gameday rosters this year, as compared to Legion’s 24, so the game day roster could have some fresh faces on it from the weekend for the visitors.

McFadden leads ATL in goals (six) and shots (22), midfielders Will Reilly and Robbie Mertz are first in assists (two), and Mertz leads the way in chances created (20). Four different goalkeepers have played, with Rocco Rios Novo at the top with 35 saves in nine games and a saved penalty versus Tulsa last week to preserve his team's lead.

Legion FC Head Coach Tommy Soehn said playing the same opponent after such a quick turnaround can affect preparation, but that he plans to focus on his team and its performance, as well as how it can improve. He said, “It’s a study week for us. Sometimes it’s going to be more about watching us and learning more about how we played [on Saturday] instead of the training aspect of it because it’s a short week.”

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Wednesday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The team hits the road for another contest on short rest this Saturday, August 7, at 7:00PM at FC Tulsa. Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:00PM to take on Sporting KC II, and the game will be another ‘Everybody Wins on Wednesdays’ night! Fans can get tickets for the 11th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Atlanta United 2
Wednesday, August 4 – 7:00PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

The Three Sparks will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM, and Everybody Wins on Wednesdays with Legion FC! Join us downtown for one-dollar hotdogs, two-dollar beers, and a post-game firework show as the team takes on regional rival Atlanta United 2 for the second time inside a week. This game on Wednesday is the rescheduled contest that was rained out on June 30.

These two teams played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday, with Legion goals coming from substitute forward Junior Flemmings and forward Neco Brett. Legion FC won the first meeting this year in Atlanta on May 30th, thanks to a 93rd minute penalty from Bruno Lapa, and while Lapa remains out with a sports hernia, BHM got a boost in the attack with Flemmings return from international duty and his first goal of the season on Saturday.

Brett will continue to lead the line, as he is third in the USLC with nine goals now in 14 games. Head Coach Tommy Soehn will also continue to integrate new defender/midfielder Thomas Vancaeyezeele into the side, as well as midfielder Zach Herivaux as he returns from playing with Haiti. Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, tied for second-most in the league, led by captain Phanuel Kavita who has still played every minute all season and is first on the team in clearances, second in interceptions and fourth in tackles.

Atlanta United 2 comes back to Birmingham on short rest, fresh off a 2-1 home victory last Wednesday over FC Tulsa, thanks to goals from forward Amadou Diop and midfielder Ajani Fortune, and Saturday’s draw, thanks to goals from Aidan McFadden and Darwin Matheus, but as a team are still just 1-4-3 on the road in 2021. Roster turnover has been a big factor for the team, with 35 different players making gameday rosters this year, as compared to Legion’s 24, so the game day roster could have some fresh faces on it from the weekend for the visitors.

McFadden leads ATL in goals (six) and shots (22), midfielders Will Reilly and Robbie Mertz are first in assists (two), and Mertz leads the way in chances created (20). Four different goalkeepers have played, with Rocco Rios Novo at the top with 35 saves in nine games and a saved penalty versus Tulsa last week to preserve his team’s lead.

Legion FC Head Coach Tommy Soehn said playing the same opponent after such a quick turnaround can affect preparation, but that he plans to focus on his team and its performance, as well as how it can improve. He said, “It’s a study week for us. Sometimes it’s going to be more about watching us and learning more about how we played [on Saturday] instead of the training aspect of it because it’s a short week.”

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Wednesday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The team hits the road for another contest on short rest this Saturday, August 7, at 7:00PM at FC Tulsa. Fans can tune in to watch the game on MY68 or ESPN+ and follow @bhmlegion on twitter for live match updates and highlights.

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:00PM to take on Sporting KC II, and the game will be another ‘Everybody Wins on Wednesdays’ night! Fans can get tickets for the 11th HERE and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Atlanta United 2
Saturday, July 31 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC prepares to take on Atlanta United 2 twice in a week, starting this Saturday, July 31 at 6:30PM at BBVA Field and then again on Wednesday, August 4 at 7PM, looking to keep pace with Louisville City FC at the top of the Central Division.

BHM won the first meeting in Atlanta on May 30, thanks to a 93rd minute penalty from Bruno Lapa. The second game this year was rained out in BHM on June 30 and is rescheduled for August 4. Lapa remains out with a sports hernia, but BHM gets a boost in the attack with return of forward Junior Flemmings from international duty with Jamaica. Neco Brett will continue to lead the line, as he is third in the USLC with eight goals, with support from guys like Prosper Kasim, who just scored his first goal of the season last weekend at Indy.

Head Coach Tommy Soehn will also continue to integrate new defender/midfielder Thomas Vancaeyezeele into the side, as well as midfielder Zach Herivaux as he returns from playing with Haiti. Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, second-most in the league, led by captain Phanuel Kavita who has still played every minute all season and is first on the team in clearances and fourth in interceptions and tackles. Goalkeeper Matt VanOekel has also been cleared to return after missing last weekend’s match with back tightness.

“With Atlanta it’s always different,” said defender Jonny Dean, who made the USL Championship Team of the Week last week. “When we played them there the first time, they had a bunch of first team guys drop down and play against us, and then when they came here it was more of their second team, with a few first team guys so we’ll see. They’re a young team, so hopefully we can capitalize on that with the depth and experience we have over the next week.”

Atlanta United 2 comes back to Birmingham on short rest, fresh off a 2-1 home victory midweek over FC Tulsa, thanks to goals from forward Amadou Diop and midfielder Ajani Fortune, but as a team are just 1-4-2 on the road in 2021. The team’s lone road win came in match week two on May 1 at OKC Energy FC. As per usual with ATL2, roster turnover has been a big factor in the team’s performance, with 35 different players making gameday rosters this year, as compared to Legion’s 24.

Midfielder Aiden McFadden leads ATL in goals (five) and is tied at the top in shots (19) with forward Matias Benitez. Midfielders Will Reilly and Robbie Mertz are first in assists (two), and Mertz leads the way in chances created (17). Four different goalkeepers have made appearances, with Rocco Rios Novo at the top with 33 saves in eight games, and he saved a penalty versus Tulsa midweek to preserve his team’s lead.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann is also unavailable for selection as he has been recalled from on loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Saturday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The Three Sparks will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM, and Everybody Wins on Wednesdays with Legion FC! Join us downtown for one-dollar hotdogs, two-dollar beers, and a post-game firework show. Fans can get tickets for Wednesday night HERE, and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Atlanta United 2
Saturday, July 31 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Get your tickets HERE
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC prepares to take on Atlanta United 2 twice in a week, starting this Saturday, July 31 at 6:30PM at BBVA Field and then again on Wednesday, August 4 at 7PM, looking to keep pace with Louisville City FC at the top of the Central Division.

BHM won the first meeting in Atlanta on May 30, thanks to a 93rd minute penalty from Bruno Lapa. The second game this year was rained out in BHM on June 30 and is rescheduled for August 4. Lapa remains out with a sports hernia, but BHM gets a boost in the attack with return of forward Junior Flemmings from international duty with Jamaica. Neco Brett will continue to lead the line, as he is third in the USLC with eight goals, with support from guys like Prosper Kasim, who just scored his first goal of the season last weekend at Indy.

Head Coach Tommy Soehn will also continue to integrate new defender/midfielder Thomas Vancaeyezeele into the side, as well as midfielder Zach Herivaux as he returns from playing with Haiti. Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, second-most in the league, led by captain Phanuel Kavita who has still played every minute all season and is first on the team in clearances and fourth in interceptions and tackles. Goalkeeper Matt VanOekel has also been cleared to return after missing last weekend’s match with back tightness.

“With Atlanta it’s always different,” said defender Jonny Dean, who made the USL Championship Team of the Week last week. “When we played them there the first time, they had a bunch of first team guys drop down and play against us, and then when they came here it was more of their second team, with a few first team guys so we’ll see. They’re a young team, so hopefully we can capitalize on that with the depth and experience we have over the next week.”

Atlanta United 2 comes back to Birmingham on short rest, fresh off a 2-1 home victory midweek over FC Tulsa, thanks to goals from forward Amadou Diop and midfielder Ajani Fortune, but as a team are just 1-4-2 on the road in 2021. The team’s lone road win came in match week two on May 1 at OKC Energy FC. As per usual with ATL2, roster turnover has been a big factor in the team’s performance, with 35 different players making gameday rosters this year, as compared to Legion’s 24.

Midfielder Aiden McFadden leads ATL in goals (five) and is tied at the top in shots (19) with forward Matias Benitez. Midfielders Will Reilly and Robbie Mertz are first in assists (two), and Mertz leads the way in chances created (17). Four different goalkeepers have made appearances, with Rocco Rios Novo at the top with 33 saves in eight games, and he saved a penalty versus Tulsa midweek to preserve his team’s lead.

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Defender Freddy Kleemann is also unavailable for selection as he has been recalled from on loan by Austin FC.

Get your tickets for Saturday’s contest HERE or tune in to watch the match live on My68 or ESPN+!

The Three Sparks will be back at BBVA Field again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM, and Everybody Wins on Wednesdays with Legion FC! Join us downtown for one-dollar hotdogs, two-dollar beers, and a post-game firework show. Fans can get tickets for Wednesday night HERE, and can contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 24 – 6:00PM CT Kickoff
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC heads to Indy for the second time this season, refreshed after a bye week, looking to rebound after losing its last match and build upon its 1-1-0 record against Indy this season.

Legion won at Indy just three weeks ago, 1-0, thanks to an early Neco Brett penalty, and Brett is tied for second in the USL Championship with eight goals in 12 games. Brett and forward JJ Williams will be the focal point of the attack, as forward partner Junior Flemmings is unavailable while on international duty with Jamaica for the Gold Cup.

Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, second-most in the league, and the backline got a recent boost with the signing of 2020 All-League First Teamer Thomas Vancaeyezeele, who played the full 90 min in his first game with Legion. Captain Phanuel Kavita will lead from the back, as he has all season while playing every minute this year, and he is first on the team in clearances, third in interceptions and fourth in tackles.

Indy Eleven welcomes BHM to Carroll Stadium looking for its first win in over a month, since a 2-1 win at SKC on June 20, and its first home win since May 22, which was also over SKC, 2-0. Despite that fact, Indy have been fiercely competitive in the last few months, drawing three of their last five games and falling just 1-0 in its last two losses.

The home side have scored two more goals than BHM this season (14), but still sit in the bottom third in the league in goals for and are middle of the pack in goals allowed (16). Forward Jordan Hamilton leads the team in goals with four, forward Manuel Arteaga has three goals and is first in shots with 34 (tied for first in the USLC), midfielder Gordon Wild is tops in assists with three, and midfielder Nicky Law leads the way with 24 chances created (tied for eighth in the league).

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC goalkeeper Matt VanOekel is questionable for the match with back tightness, midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Flemmings and midfielder Zach Herivaux are unavailable while on international duty, and defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Tune in to watch the match versus Indy Eleven Saturday night at 6:00PM CT, live on My68 or ESPN+!

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field next weekend to face Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, July 31 at 6:30PM (get your tickets HERE), and then again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM (get your tickets HERE). Contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions and Hammer Down!

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC at Indy Eleven
Saturday, July 24 – 6:00PM CT Kickoff
Carroll Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC heads to Indy for the second time this season, refreshed after a bye week, looking to rebound after losing its last match and build upon its 1-1-0 record against Indy this season.

Legion won at Indy just three weeks ago, 1-0, thanks to an early Neco Brett penalty, and Brett is tied for second in the USL Championship with eight goals in 12 games. Brett and forward JJ Williams will be the focal point of the attack, as forward partner Junior Flemmings is unavailable while on international duty with Jamaica for the Gold Cup.

Defensively, the side has registered five clean sheets this season, second-most in the league, and the backline got a recent boost with the signing of 2020 All-League First Teamer Thomas Vancaeyezeele, who played the full 90 min in his first game with Legion. Captain Phanuel Kavita will lead from the back, as he has all season while playing every minute this year, and he is first on the team in clearances, third in interceptions and fourth in tackles.

Indy Eleven welcomes BHM to Carroll Stadium looking for its first win in over a month, since a 2-1 win at SKC on June 20, and its first home win since May 22, which was also over SKC, 2-0. Despite that fact, Indy have been fiercely competitive in the last few months, drawing three of their last five games and falling just 1-0 in its last two losses.

The home side have scored two more goals than BHM this season (14), but still sit in the bottom third in the league in goals for and are middle of the pack in goals allowed (16). Forward Jordan Hamilton leads the team in goals with four, forward Manuel Arteaga has three goals and is first in shots with 34 (tied for first in the USLC), midfielder Gordon Wild is tops in assists with three, and midfielder Nicky Law leads the way with 24 chances created (tied for eighth in the league).

On this week’s VIVA Health injury report, Legion FC goalkeeper Matt VanOekel is questionable for the match with back tightness, midfielder Daigo Kobayashi is questionable with a knee issue, and midfielder Bruno Lapa is out due to a sports hernia. Flemmings and midfielder Zach Herivaux are unavailable while on international duty, and defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

Tune in to watch the match versus Indy Eleven Saturday night at 6:00PM CT, live on My68 or ESPN+!

Legion FC will be back at BBVA Field next weekend to face Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, July 31 at 6:30PM (get your tickets HERE), and then again on Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00PM (get your tickets HERE). Contact the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com with any questions and Hammer Down!

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, July 10 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC welcomes Memphis to BHM for the second time this season looking to build upon its 3-1-0 record at home. The three-game home winning streak began with a 1-0 win over Memphis on May 15, and game in which leading goal scorer Neco Brett bagged the lone goal, via a goalkeeper assist from Matt VanOekel.

Brett has stayed hot, as he is tied for second in the USLC with eight goals in 11 games, but he will be without the support of countryman Junior Flemmings for a while, as Flemmings has joined Jamaica for the Gold Cup, and Zach Herivaux is with Haiti.

Defensively, the side is strong, having registered five clean sheets this season, tied for the most in the league, and the backline got a boost this week with the signing of 2020 All-League First Teamer Thomas Vancaeyezeele. VanOekel will join captain and center back Phanuel Kavita in leading from the back, as they are the two players on the team to have played every minute this year. Kavita is first on the team in clearances, third in tackles and fourth in interceptions, and MVO is currently third in the USLC with 38 saves and tied for first in clean sheets.

Memphis heads to town looking to get back on the winning side of things, with a draw and two losses in its last three. The attack has sprung to life recently, with four goals in the last two games, led by Kyle Murphy’s three goals in his last 97 minutes played, but the attack is still second bottom in the league with nine goals on the season.

While the defense has given up five goals in its last two games, it had looked stout and only allowed eight goals the first seven matches of the year, so 13 on the year is middle of the pack in the USLC. Murphy leads the team in goals this year with four, Kadeem Dacres is tops in shots with 17, and Laurent Kissiedou is first in assists with two and chances created with 18. 901 FC is also missing a key performer due to international duty, as midfielder Dre Fortune has joined Trinidad and Tobago for the Gold Cup.

Tomorrow’s contest will see Legion FC battle to keep its position atop the Central Division, while Memphis will look to get a new winning streak going in its push to get back in playoff contention.

Midfielder Bruno Lapa is the only Legion FC player on the VIVA Health Injury report, as he is questionable with a lower body injury, and defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

The Black and Gold get a bit of a break following Saturday’s match, as the next game is not until Saturday, July 24, at Indy Eleven. Tune in on My68 and ESPN+ to catch all the action!

The team will return to BBVA Field to host Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, July 31, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available HERE or by contacting the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com.

MATCH INFO:
Birmingham Legion FC vs Memphis 901 FC
Saturday, July 10 – 6:30PM CT Kickoff
BBVA Field – Birmingham, AL
Watch – My68, ESPN+
Stats – Legion FC Match Center

Legion FC welcomes Memphis to BHM for the second time this season looking to build upon its 3-1-0 record at home. The three-game home winning streak began with a 1-0 win over Memphis on May 15, and game in which leading goal scorer Neco Brett bagged the lone goal, via a goalkeeper assist from Matt VanOekel.

Brett has stayed hot, as he is tied for second in the USLC with eight goals in 11 games, but he will be without the support of countryman Junior Flemmings for a while, as Flemmings has joined Jamaica for the Gold Cup, and Zach Herivaux is with Haiti.

Defensively, the side is strong, having registered five clean sheets this season, tied for the most in the league, and the backline got a boost this week with the signing of 2020 All-League First Teamer Thomas Vancaeyezeele. VanOekel will join captain and center back Phanuel Kavita in leading from the back, as they are the two players on the team to have played every minute this year. Kavita is first on the team in clearances, third in tackles and fourth in interceptions, and MVO is currently third in the USLC with 38 saves and tied for first in clean sheets.

Memphis heads to town looking to get back on the winning side of things, with a draw and two losses in its last three. The attack has sprung to life recently, with four goals in the last two games, led by Kyle Murphy’s three goals in his last 97 minutes played, but the attack is still second bottom in the league with nine goals on the season.

While the defense has given up five goals in its last two games, it had looked stout and only allowed eight goals the first seven matches of the year, so 13 on the year is middle of the pack in the USLC. Murphy leads the team in goals this year with four, Kadeem Dacres is tops in shots with 17, and Laurent Kissiedou is first in assists with two and chances created with 18. 901 FC is also missing a key performer due to international duty, as midfielder Dre Fortune has joined Trinidad and Tobago for the Gold Cup.

Tomorrow’s contest will see Legion FC battle to keep its position atop the Central Division, while Memphis will look to get a new winning streak going in its push to get back in playoff contention.

Midfielder Bruno Lapa is the only Legion FC player on the VIVA Health Injury report, as he is questionable with a lower body injury, and defender Freddy Kleemann has been recalled from loan by Austin FC.

The Black and Gold get a bit of a break following Saturday’s match, as the next game is not until Saturday, July 24, at Indy Eleven. Tune in on My68 and ESPN+ to catch all the action!

The team will return to BBVA Field to host Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, July 31, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available HERE or by contacting the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-600-4635 or tickets@https://www.bhmlegion.com.