In their fifth match of the 2022 United Soccer League Championship Season Loudoun United FC fell to Louisville City FC 2-0 at home. The Red-and-White are now 2-2-1.
Loudoun United hosted Louisville City at Segra Field for their second home match of the season. LouCity took the lead early as Wilson Harris finished a pass from Jorge Gonzalez in the fourth minute. Jon Kempin recorded his first save of the match in the 15th minute from a low effort from 20 yards out.
In the opening minutes of the second half, Loudoun had its first chance on target as Jacob Greene’s curled shot was saved by Louisville’s Kyle Morton. In the 53rd minute, Ownby doubled LouCity’s lead as he beat a high line and lobbed the ball into the back of the net.
Tyler Freeman had the best chance of the second half as he wiggled his way through two defenders with his shot just going wide of the left post.
The Red-and-White head to Oakland to face Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 P.M. ET. Tune into ESPN+ to watch the match.
Loudoun United will be back home at Segra Field on Sunday, April 24 to face Birmingham Legion FC with kickoff scheduled at 4:00 P.M. ET.
Player Notes
- Seven D.C. United players played against Louisville City FC (Jon Kempin, Jacob Greene, Hayden Sargis, Kimarni Smith, Ted Ku-DiPietro, Gaossou Samake, Moses Nyeman)
- Jon Kempin made his first appearance for Loudoun United and recorded three saves during the match.
- Zoumana Diarra made his Loudoun United Debut.
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- This was the fourth time the clubs have met in the USL Championship.
- Loudoun United are now 1-3-0 against Louisville City.
Match Notes
- Loudoun United are now 2-2-1 in the USL Championship.
