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Match Previews - 6.17.2023

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 06/16/23, 12:45PM EDT

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Pair of matchups between clubs above playoff line kick off Saturday slate


Pair of matchups between clubs above playoff line kick off Saturday slate | Image Credit: Forward Madison FC

Richmond Kickers vs. FOrward Madison FC

Venue: City Stadium; Richmond, Va.
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Weather: Mostly sunny, 79°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #RICvMAD | #HennyDerby
Series (First Meeting): 5-5-1 (2019)

The 12th all-time Henny Derby is set for Saturday as the Richmond Kickers (5-3-5, 3rd) host Forward Madison FC (4-3-4, 5th) in a high-stakes encounter at City Stadium. The even all-time series - down to record and goals scored - can further solidify the potential victor's position above the playoff line as the halfway point of the season nears. Notably, a goal for the series' and league's all-time leading scorer - Emiliano Terzaghi - would cement the Argentine as the first player in League One history to record 50 regular season goals.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
 

RIC - Emiliano Terzaghi: The league’s all-time leading scorer tallied his league-leading ninth career brace to help Richmond overcome a 1-0 deficit on Saturday in Fresno. The Argentine forward registered seven duels won and four fouls won across 171 minutes of play.

MAD - Jake Crull: In addition to scoring his first goal with Madison in the ‘Mingos’ big 3-0 victory over NCFC, Crull totaled 14 completed long balls, 12 duels won, 10 recoveries, five clearances and four chances created in two Week 13 contests.

AVAILABILITY REPORT
 

RIC: None reported

MAD: M - Julio Benitez (out, injury), F - Jayden Onen (out, injury)

One Knoxville SC vs. Charlotte Independence

Venue: Regal Soccer Stadium; Knoxville, Tenn.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 78°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #KNXvCLT
Series (First Meeting): N/A (2023)

One Knoxville SC (4-4-4, 6th) will host the Charlotte Independence (6-2-4, 2nd) at Regal Soccer Stadium in the pair's first-ever meeting on Saturday evening. A tale of two sides, the Jacks have reeled off three consecutive victories while One Knox is riding a three-match winless streak. In the evening's second matchup of clubs above the playoff line, Charlotte is 3-0-3 against such sides this season while Knoxville is just 1-2-1.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
 

KNX - Sean Lewis: Lewis has been solid for the expansion side early in its first League One season. The veteran shot-stopper denied Golden Boot leader, Trevor Amann, from the spot last week in Windsor, Colo.

CLT - Austin Pack: Pack leads the league in saves with 48 - more than 10 more than any other 'keeper. Another clean sheet will be Charlotte's seventh.

AVAILABILITY REPORT
 

KNX: D - Jalen Crisler (questionable, injury), D - Jan-Erik Leinhos (doubtful, injury), D - Dani Fernandez (questionable, injury), D - Sean O'Hearn (out, injury)

CLT: M - Bachir Ndiaye (out, injury)

South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC

Venue: Optim Sports Medicine Field at Tormenta Stadium; Statesboro, Ga.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Partly cloudy, 82°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #TRMvNCO
Series (First Meeting): 2-1-1, NCO (2022)

Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (5-1-4, 4th) is on the road to Statesboro, Ga. for the third time in the last nine months to take on South Georgia Tormenta FC (4-5-3, 7th) at Tormenta Stadium. The Hailstorm are on fire as of late, stretching its unbeaten streak to six following a Week 13 draw with Knoxville. The defending champions, though, have struggled lately with a four-match winless streak that's been capped off by three consecutive 1-1 draws.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
 

TRM - Kazaiah Sterling: The former England youth international and 2022 USL League One Final MVP is starting to heat up in just his third match back from injury. The Ibis captain scored his second goal from the spot in as many matches to help Tormenta FC record a draw and totaled six chances created, three duels won and an 88% passing accuracy.

NCO - Bruno Rendón: The Cuban fullback was solid for Northern Colorado in Week 13 and helped the Hailstorm to a pair of clean sheets with his 15 recoveries, 10 duels won, eight clearances, seven completed long balls and a 0.46 goals-added figure, according to American Soccer Analysis - the most among defenders.

AVAILABILITY REPORT
 

TRM: F - Kingsford Adjei (questionable, injury), D - Nick Akoto (out), M - Matheus Cassini (out, injury), D - Preston Kilwien (questionable, injury)

NCO: F - Irvin Parra (questionable, personal)

Central Valley Fuego FC vs. Greenville Triumph SC

Venue: Fresno State Soccer Stadium; Fresno, Calif.
Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 94°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #CVvGVL
Series (First Meeting): 2-1-1, GVL (2022)

Central Valley Fuego FC (3-7-1, 12th) will look to shake off a tough loss to Richmond last week as it hosts Greenville Triumph SC (3-5-4, 8th) for the second time in club history. The matchup features the league's lowest-scoring side - Central Valley - taking on the league's highest-scoring group - Greenville. At the same time, both sides are tied for the most goals conceded in the league with 19.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
 

CV - José Carrera-García: The 2022 USL League One All-League First Team selection found the back of the net for the first time in a Fuego FC shirt. The veteran Mexican midfielder proved efficient in just his fourth full match of the season, completing over 93% of his 47 passes, earning five recoveries and creating a pair of chances to register a 0.39 goals-added figure, according to American Soccer Analysis - the most among midfielders.

GVL - Lyam MacKinnon: The first Swiss goalscorer in league history bagged his second goal of the season a week ago to help Greenville to a 1-1 draw with Omaha.

AVAILABILITY REPORT
 

CV: None reported

GVL: D - Noah Franke (probable, injury), D - Hassan Gabo (out, injury), D - Jamie Smith (out, injury), D - Aaron Walker (probable, injury), M - Tevin Shaw (out, injury)

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Tag(s): News  Forward Madison FC  Greenville Triumph SC  Richmond Kickers  So. Georgia Tormenta FC  Central Valley Fuego FC  Hailstorm FC  Charlotte Independence  Game Previews  One Knoxville SC 

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