June 3, 2016 USL Toronto FC II--USL Preview: Charlotte Independence vs Toronto FC II (from USLSoccer.com)
USL Preview: Charlotte Independence vs. Toronto FC II 06/03/2016, 9:04am EDT By USLSoccer.com Staff Both sides look to bounce back after defeats in last outings CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Independence will play host to Toronto FC II on Saturday night at Ramblewood Stadium with both teams looking to bounce back from defeat in their last league contests. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218098 Charlotte Independence news and notes •Current record: 5-3-2, 17 points •The Independence are winless in their last three games after falling 2-1 to Orlando City B last Saturday night at the Titan Soccer Complex. •Brian Brown gave Charlotte the lead in the first half, but Orlando rallied back behind a goal and assist by Pierre Da Silva to take victory. •Prior to their current dip in form, the Independence had taken four consecutive victories, and are 4-1-0 at Ramblewood Stadium this season. •The Independence have outscored their opponents 10-4 in the first half this season, but have been outscored 7-4 in the second half. Toronto FC II news and notes •Current record: 2-7-2, 8 points •Toronto’s recent dip in form continued last Sunday as it fell 3-1 to Wilmington Hammerheads FC at the Ontario Soccer Centre. •TFC II took a first-half lead on Shaan Hundal’s first professional goal, but then allowed three unanswered goals, including what proved to be the winner with seven minutes to go. •Toronto is now on a four-game losing streak, and has lost seven out of its past eight games, with the only positive result in that span a 1-0 win against Richmond on May 11. •TFC II has recorded 107 shots so far this season, but only 35 have been on target. 2016 Team leaders •Goals: Charlotte – Brian Brown, Enzo Martinez, Caleb Calvert, 3; Toronto – Raheem Edwards, 4 •Assists: Charlotte – Jorge Herrera, Bilal Duckett, 2; Toronto – Chris Mannella, Mo Babouli, 1 Series notes •Charlotte held a 1-0-1 advantage in the season series a year ago, including a 4-1 win at Ramblewood Stadium late in the regular season. Officials •REF: Brandon Artis •AR1: Ryan Graves •AR2: Kevin Maurer •4TH: Doug Hartemann Game hashtag: •#CLTvTOR Twitter social handles •Charlotte Independence – @CLTIndependence •Toronto FC II – @TorontoFCII
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