Hartford Go South to Face Loudoun, Look to Extend Undefeated Streak

September 20, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Hartford Athletic News Release

Date: Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Location: Segra Field, Leesburg, Virginia

Local TV: WCTX MyTV9

Streaming: ESPN+ or hartfordathletic.com/watch

HARTFORD ATHLETIC (9-15-6) at Loudoun United FC (7-19-3)

LAST TIME OUT

Hartford Athletic are coming off an impressive 3-0 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC at home last Saturday night. Two first half goals from striker Ariel Martínez got things started for the home side, one coming in the 12th minute and the other coming in the 28th minute. Their defensive effort was also notable, as they limited the dual-threat Las Vegas attack of Danny Trejo and Cal Jennings to just 19 and 11 touches, respectively. Late in the second half, Hartford sealed three points with their third goal. Tom Brewitt charged into the box to meet a corner kick feed from Danny Barrera, and perfectly placed his header past Vegas’s Abraham Romero. Hartford’s 3-0 lead would hold the rest of the way, securing three points and a clean sheet. They have now won three straight, and have extended their undefeated streak to five games.

DREAM START TO THE NEW ERA

The arrival of Tab Ramos has made an immediate positive impact on Hartford Athletic. It’s a small sample size so far, but the Green and Blue have been in top form through their first two games under the new Gaffer. They haven’t trailed in either game and have scored multiple first half goals in both fixtures, a feat they had yet to achieve this season. Plus, they earned a clean sheet against Vegas last week; just their fifth of the season. Overall, both wins have been commanding and the beginning of the Tab Ramos Era has gotten off to a promising start for Hartford.

STAYING HOT

Hartford have completed a three-game winning streak and have extended their undefeated streak to five games. They’re 4-0-1 in the five-game stretch and have scored 14 total goals across those matches. The Green and Blue have a chance to tie their longest undefeated streak with a win or tie on Wednesday night against Loudoun.

MATCHUP HISTORY

There is a fascinating history between Hartford Athletic and Loudoun United. Both clubs played their inaugural seasons in 2019 and have faced each other 11 times over three seasons. To say that the Green and Blue have had Loudoun’s number would be an understatement. Hartford have never lost to Loudoun, sporting a 10-0-1 record against the familiar Eastern Conference foe. They…