May 13, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Miami FC News Release
Miami, Fla. – The Miami Football Club is back in the 305 and ready to face San Antonio FC at FIU Stadium on Saturday, May 14, kicking off at 7 p.m. ET.
The Orange and Blue arrive at Miami after picking up four points in three consecutive away games at Birmingham, Memphis and Phoenix.
Four points from three away matches
Miami FC kicked off its three-game away run in Phoenix on April 23. Right-winger Joshua Pérez gave Miami FC an early lead in the 27th-minute. However, Phoenix Rising rallied back for a 2-1 win at Wild Horse Pass.
MFC headed to the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll next to face Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park on April 30. Two former Memphis 901 players in Kyle Murphy and Pierre da Silva scored against their old club, securing three points on the road for Miami.
Lastly, Miami FC went toe-to-toe against Birmingham Legion FC. Miami secured its first-ever point against Legion FC after a goalless stalemate at Protective Stadium.
“I think it has been a tough few games on the road,” said Pérez. “It’s good to be back home and in front of our fans again. I think it’s going to be an exciting game – against San Antonio FC.”
The South Florida side sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 14 points after the three away games.
Pierre da Silva looks to make his 100th USL Championship appearance
Da Silva is a game away from notching his 100th USL Championship appearance.
The 23-year-old has been an integral member of head coach Anthony pulis’ game plan week-in and week-out. Da Silva has three goal contributions – 2 goals and 1 assist – after seven league games this season. Moreover, he leads the team in game-winning goals (2).
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