Hailstorm Set Sights on Top of Table

Matchup: One Knoxville SC (5-4-7, 8th) vs. Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (7-1-5, 3rd)
Venue: Regal Soccer Stadium; Knoxville, Tenn.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Weather: Sunny, 83°
Broadcast: ESPN+
Hashtag: #KNXvNCO
Series (First Meeting): 1-0-1, NCO (2023)

WHAT MATTERS

• History on both ends: Both Northern Colorado and Knoxville are enjoying club-record unbeaten streaks; Northern Colorado leads the league with nine consecutive unbeaten matches while Knoxville hasn't lost in its last five matches.
• A tale of two sides: Only two clubs (Greenville, Omaha) have picked up more points than Northern Colorado (7) across their last three contests. Only Lexington, Chattanooga and Central Valley have picked up fewer points than Knoxville has (3) across their last three matches.
• Going for the sweep: A win or draw against Knoxville would confirm an unbeaten regular season for the Hailstorm against Knoxville.

PLAYER TO WATCH

• Trevor Amann (NCO): The Golden Boot leader scored a trio of goals across a pair of unbeaten Week 17 matches for the Hailstorm to earn Player of the Week honors. The second-year professional also won 14 duels, five fouls, four recoveries and created three chances.

AVAILABILITY REPORT

• KNX: GK - Sean Lewis (out, injury)
• NCO: F - Irvin Parra (questionable, personal)

TEAM MATCH PREVIEWS

• Knoxville
• Northern Colorado