The parallels between Loudoun United’s 2019 and 2020 seasons are kind of eerie; both teams started on prolonged away streaks, and Loudoun was 0-2-2 in 2019 before going to New Jersey and beating the New York Red Bulls II 3-1. They were 0-2-1 tonight, before defeating the Red Bulls in New Jersey Wednesday night by a 2-1 margin.
Coach Ryan Martin made four changes from the team that last played in Hartford, with Nelson Martinez making his 2020 debut and Timmy Mehl making his first start. Alexxon Saravia filled in for Peabo Doue while the attacking core remained Michael Gamble, Ted Ku-DiPietro and Kairou Amoustapha, with Alioune Ndour at forward.