July 7, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Miami FC News Release
Miami, Fla. – The Miami Football Club travels north again to take on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in Pennsylvania on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Last time out, Miami FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds drew 2-2 at FIU Stadium after a three-hour weather delay.
Previous Result: Indy Eleven 0-1 Miami FC
The Orange and Blue are coming off a 1-0 away victory against Indy Eleven at Carrol Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday.
Wingers Joshua Pérez and Lamar Walker combined for a goal to bring back three points to South Florida. In detail, Walker received a through-ball pass from defender Aedan Stanley and sent a one-time cut-back pass for Pérez to strike first-time past the goalkeeper.
Shot by Marco Martinez and Eric Avila. Edited by Marco Martinez, Miami FC Digital Video Producer.
The goal was Pérez’s third of the season and his first without his head. The Salvadoran joins three teammates who lead the team in goals; Striker Kyle Murphy, Jamaica’s Romeo Parkes, left wing-back Othello Bah and newly acquired winger Joaquín Rivas, who scored all his three goals at Tulsa.
On the other hand, Walker joins teammate Florian Valot at the top of Miami FC’s assists list. Both players have created four goals this season.
An MFC backline made up of Stanley, right-back Mark Segbers, center-back Callum Chapman-Page and captain Paco Craig helped the team earn its eighth clean sheet. Moreover, goalkeeper Connor Sparrow’s performance on frame cemented Miami’s one-goal lead. His block in the 58th minute was the best of the five saves he made on the night.
Miami FC and Indy Eleven arrived at the fixture with the same amount of points and on two-game losing streaks. The worry for Miami going into the road game was Indy’s two games in hand. Nonetheless, three points now have Miami FC in seventh place with 24 points.
“Winning brings confidence, so I think the good performance and good result at Indy have obviously created a good buzz and a good mood about the group,” said Pulis. “It’s important now that we build on the positive momentum.”
Connor Sparrow earns Team of the Week honors
Sparrow, who leads the league win clean sheets with seven in 15 appearances, earned Team of the Week honors for his five-save display against the Boys in Blue. Sparrow produced a -1.13 Goals minus Expected Goals mark, helping land MFC in a playoff position – seventh place – in the Eastern Conference.
Additionally, Sparrow’s clutch save…