August 13, 2016 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II vs Harrisburg City Islanders game preview (from uslsoccer.com)
USL Preview: Toronto FC II vs. Harrisburg City Islanders 08/13/2016, 9:04am EDT By USLSoccer.com Staff Toronto aims to rebound from late defeat when it hosts City Islanders VAUGHN, Ont. – Toronto FC II will look to rebound from a late defeat in its last outing as it hosts a Harrisburg City Islanders side that claimed an impressive draw on the road earlier this week at the Ontario Soccer Centre. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218669 Toronto FC II news and notes •Current record: 6-13-5, 23pts •Toronto was edged out 2-1 by Orlando City B last Saturday night as a late equalizer by Mitchell Taintor was overturned by Michael Cox’s winner for OCB. •Taintor’s goal, his first as a professional, was voted as the USL Goal of the Week on Wednesday. •The loss to Orlando dropped Toronto eight points back of the eighth and final place in the Eastern Conference playoffs with six games remaining. •Toronto FC II goalkeepers have now combined for 100 saves this season, with Alex Bono and Phil Di Benardo each having recorded 30 this season. Harrisburg City Islanders news and notes •Current record: 6-14-4, 22pts •The City Islanders earned a 1-1 draw against Louisville City FC on Wednesday night, and is now 2-1-2 in its last five games. •Jose Barril scored for Harrisburg against Louisville, and is now tied for the team-high with five goals this season. •Harrisburg and Toronto have both conceded 45 goals this season, tied for most in the USL. •The City Islanders have recorded 105 shots on goal this season, while their opponents have recorded 106. 2016 Team leaders •Goals: Toronto – Raheem Edwards, 6; Harrisburg – Jose Barril, Aaron Wheeler, 5 •Assists: Toronto – Raheem Edwards, 3; Harrisburg – Jose Barril, 5 Series Notes •Both teams have taken victory in the season series previously, with Harrisburg taking a 2-1 win on May 24, and Toronto taking a 4-2 win on July 10. Both games were at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, Pa. Officials •REF: Michelle Pye •AR1: Chantal Boudreau •AR2: Marie-Han Gagnon Chretien •4TH: Justin Tasev Game hashtag: •#TORvHAR Twitter social handles •Toronto FC II – @TorontoFCII •Harrisburg City Islanders – @City_Islanders
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