July 22, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Hartford Athletic News Release
Date: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, CT
Local TV: WCTX MyTV9
Streaming: ESPN+ or hartfordathletic.com/watch
HARTFORD ATHLETIC (4-11-4) vs PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS (10-6-4)
LAST TIME OUT
Hartford Athletic are coming off 3-1 a road loss to Charleston Battery last Saturday night. Charleston’s first goal came off a turnover in Hartford’s back line that left Yannik Oettl out of his net, creating an easy finish for standout striker Augustine Williams. The visiting side responded quickly with a goal from Prince Saydee nine minutes later, but it was all Battery from that moment on. They regained the lead before the half when Enock Kwakwa booted in a rebound after a free kick opportunity in Hartford’s third. Hartford had their biggest chance of the night off of a well-executed free kick in the 39th minute that fell to the feet of Rashawn Dally, but Charleston keeper Hugo Fauroux made a quality save on his shot attempt. Williams opened up the second half with a fantastic header for his second goal of the night in the 53rd minute, giving his club a 3-1 lead. Hartford had just three shots in the second half.
AN INTERESTING HISTORY
Hartford Athletic and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have faced off 10 times since Hartford entered the league in 2019, the second most matchups that the Green and Blue have had with one club. The copious meetings have created a variety of both tight and lopsided results, ranging from a 1-0 Hartford victory in 2020, a 5-0 Pittsburgh win in the same season, and a 0-0 draw in the last game of the 2021 season, among others. It’s been a matchup Hartford have largely been on the wrong side of, posting a 1-7-2 record against the Hounds.
SHARING HIS WEALTH
Forward Alex Dixon is now in his second season with the Riverhounds after scoring 11 goals over two seasons with Hartford Athletic, the third most in club history. He has a history of burning his former club, as he scored two goals in a 3-1 victory over Hartford at Highmark Stadium last season. This year, Dixon has four goals and six assists. The eight-year USL Championship veteran has shared some of his best seasons with Hartford and Pittsburgh.
TWO ALL-TIME GREAT DISTRIBUTORS
The top two all-time USL Championship assist leaders will meet on Saturday night. Pittsburgh’s Kenardo Forbes enters the match as the record holder with 52 all-time assists, and Danny…