Toronto FC II News Release - www.tfc2.ca

Friday, July 31, 2015

TORONTO - Toronto FC II continues its eight-game home stand against Louisville City FC this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET at the Ontario Soccer Centre.

TFC II recorded its first victory at the Ontario Soccer Centre last Friday, defeating the Charleston Battery 1-0 in a high-tempo match against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

With the win the team snapped a four-game losing skid and scored their first goal at their new stadium as Skylar Thomas scored in the 87th minute to give his side victory.

The Reds currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of FC Montreal, with a record of 9-4-3 over 16 matches.

The Opposition

Louisville City FC is coming off a 3-1 victory against the USL Eastern Conference's last-place side Wilmington Hammerheads FC.

The team is on a five-game winning streak, and moved into second in the Eastern Conference this weekend. The team has a record of 10-3-5 and sits eight points behind league leaders Rochester Rhinos.

Louisville was dominant in the first match between the two teams this season, beating the Reds 4-0 at Louisville Slugger Field.

“They are one of the better footballing teams in the entire league,” said Head Coach Jason Bent following Wednesday’s training session. “I think they’re a very good team, well coached, and they won 3-1 against Wilmington last week so we’re expecting a very attacking team and it’ll be a big test for us.”

Players to Watch

Forward Matt Fondy has scored 12 goals for Louisville this season and has six goals during their five-game winning streak. Fondy had a brace against the Reds in the first meeting between the two clubs.

Midfielder Magnus Rasmussen is another one of Louisville’s goal scoring threats. The Denmark native is second in team scoring behind Fondy with seven goals in 16 matches.

Midfielder Charlie Adams was named to USL’s Team of the Week for Week 19. Adams was the difference maker for Louisville in their 3-1 victory on Saturday, notching a goal and an assist, and winning a penalty.

Injury Report

Wesley Charpie returned to training this week but won’t be available for Saturday’s match, as he is still not fully recovered from an ankle injury.

Massimo Mirabelli took a knock in the AS Roma Primavera friendly on Tuesday but it did not appear to be anything serious. He is expected to be in the lineup against Louisville.

TFC II takes on Louisville City FC this Saturday afternoon at the Ontario Soccer Centre at 3 p.m. ET. Follow along on Twitter @TorontoFCII using the hashtag #TFCLive and watch the action via livestream at torontofc.ca/live.