LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC took its fifth victory in six games to start the 2018 USL season on Saturday night as an early three-goal outburst paved the way to a 3-1 win against Bethlehem Steel FC before a crowd of 7,876 fans at Slugger Field. The crowd helped push the USL past the 500,000 mark in cumulative attendance on the night, while Louisville’s fans provided another outstanding backdrop for a clinical performance by the defending USL Cup champion.
Here are some of the sights and sounds from gameday at Slugger Field on Saturday night.
HEY! WAKE UP, IT’S #LouCity GAMEDAYYYYYYYY pic.twitter.com/NEgxbkIYbP
— The Coopers (@LouCoopers) April 28, 2018
@LouCityTailgate perfect weather to #meltsteel in! C'mon CITY! #LouCity #LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/XsFKFLcYQo
— John Harper (@handsomejohnh) April 28, 2018
#LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/qcWyAQumsc
— Bryan Fantoni (@jbfantoni) April 28, 2018
Front row to see the Boys in Purple! Go Louisville FC! #LouCity #LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/OjnU4HJCfh
— Wesley Wiles (@wesley_wiles) April 28, 2018
I absolutely love this #LouCity team. One man goes down, next man steps up. Awesome atmosphere tonight thanks to our great supporters. Can’t wait to see everyone back at Slugger on May 19 against Atlanta. C’mon City!!!
— Brad Estes (@brad_estes) April 29, 2018
@LouCity had to get my soccer fix last night and represent @lvlightsfc since I’m missing the #LouCity game tonight!! C’mon City. #LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/ozm7buSuH9
— mcd3ky (@MCD3KY) April 28, 2018
City Nights! #LouCity #LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/rvRcHxUY6K
— Bry (@HooLouBry) April 29, 2018
Less than halfway through the first half and already up 2-0. Looking good @loucityfc. The atmosphere is great tonight. #LOUvBST #LouCity pic.twitter.com/rieo7XRSP0
— Kyle Hitchcock (@hitch450) April 28, 2018
Another W for #LouCity: 3-1 win over Bethlehem Steel FC. Cameron Lancaster with 2 goals in the first half. #usl #LOUvBST pic.twitter.com/K5JmqO0kwT
— AHittWAVE3 (@AHittWAVE3) April 29, 2018
Oh my god we are so good #LouCity
— Leigh Nieves (@LeighNieves) April 28, 2018
To the place I love most! LOUISVILLE CITY, in Kentucky! Take me home, River Road! #LOUvBST #all3points #LouCity #weuseDDs #responsiblesupporters pic.twitter.com/WR4M3EWTRu
— John Harper (@handsomejohnh) April 29, 2018
Morning of running. Evening of soccer. @KDFMarathon @loucityfc #KDF #minimarathon #LouCity pic.twitter.com/6k5A61InaR
— Julia Rollinson (@JPriceR20) April 28, 2018
Goal! 1-0 for the good guys! @loucityfc #LOUvBST #LOUCITY pic.twitter.com/vq06l3N57O
— Sean McP (@SeanMcP_public) April 28, 2018
#LOUvBST @Leanhart @LouHeretics @LouHeretics2099 @bonesworth pic.twitter.com/1xMc6prQl3
— HereticFringe (@HereticFringe) April 29, 2018
Walking down to our seats I tell my wife. "Home away from home". Cant wait for the new stadium!#LouCity #Purplefamily
— Martín Valencia (@Vehement_Cruz) April 29, 2018
Could this be @loucityfc ‘s CUTEST fan? I vote YES. #LouCity pic.twitter.com/eO0Xebh0wF
— Heather Fountaine (@WHAS11Heather) April 29, 2018