Hartford athletic makes home debut on saturday night
After an 8-match road trip, the longest in USL Championship history, Hartford Athletic will finally play their first ever home match on Saturday against Charlotte Independence. Here's what you need to know:
HARTFORD ATHLETIC vs CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT
Tickets: Click here
Streaming: ESPN+
Local TV: WCTX MyTV9
WHERE TO WATCH:
Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt, 140 Huyshope Ave., Hartford
City Steam Brewery and Cafe, 942 Main St., Hartford
TK's American Cafe, 255 White St., Danbury
2nd Bridge Brewing Co., 642 Hilliard St., Manchester
Lakeview Restaurant & Bar, 50 Lake St., Coventry
LAST TIME OUT:
Hartford Athletic fell to North Carolina FC 4-1. North Carolina struck first with an early goal and added another in stoppage time. In the second half, Hartford had an answer when Alex Dixon beat the keeper with a powerful strike off his left foot. North Carolina would add another goal late to extend the lead.
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Hartford Athletic – Nicky Downs, MF
Nicky Downs made his first start for Hartford Athletic last week. “In his first minutes of the season, Nicky came out and was the most dominant player on the field,” Coach Nielsen said of the Lakeville, CT product. “To make an impact like that after not playing all season, I was very impressed with Nicky.” Expect to see Nicky, who is the only Connecticut product on the team, making plays in the midfield on Saturday.
Charlotte Independence – Curtis Anderson, GK
Anderson comes into the week after earning USL Goalkeeper of the Week with an 8 save performance against Tampa Bay Rowdies. Anderson, who is just 18 years old, joined the starting lineup 3 weeks ago. He has conceded 5 goals in those 3 matches.
ABOUT THE OPPONENT:
Charlotte comes into the match just two spots out of the bottom of the table with 5 points. Charlotte’s only win of the season came 3 weeks ago by a final of 2-1 against Bethlehem Steel. Dominic Oduro leads the way for Charlotte with 3 goals on the season, while Jorge Hererra and Andrew Gutman each have 2.
FOLLOW ONLINE:
Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @hfdathletic or by following #HFDvCLT
Hartford athletic makes home debut on saturday night
After an 8-match road trip, the longest in USL Championship history, Hartford Athletic will finally play their first ever home match on Saturday against Charlotte Independence. Here’s what you need to know:
HARTFORD ATHLETIC vs CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
Date:Â Saturday, May 4
Time:Â 7:00 PM ET
Location:Â Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT
Tickets:Â Click here
Streaming:Â ESPN+
Local TV:Â WCTX MyTV9
WHERE TO WATCH:Â
Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt, 140 Huyshope Ave., Hartford
City Steam Brewery and Cafe, 942 Main St., Hartford
TK’s American Cafe, 255 White St., DanburyÂ
2nd Bridge Brewing Co., 642 Hilliard St., Manchester
Lakeview Restaurant & Bar, 50 Lake St., Coventry
LAST TIME OUT:
Hartford Athletic fell to North Carolina FCÂ 4-1. North Carolina struck first with an early goal and added another in stoppage time. In the second half, Hartford had an answer when Alex Dixon beat the keeper with a powerful strike off his left foot. North Carolina would add another goal late to extend the lead.
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Hartford Athletic – Nicky Downs, MF
Nicky Downs made his first start for Hartford Athletic last week. “In his first minutes of the season, Nicky came out and was the most dominant player on the field,” Coach Nielsen said of the Lakeville, CT product. “To make an impact like that after not playing all season, I was very impressed with Nicky.” Expect to see Nicky, who is the only Connecticut product on the team, making plays in the midfield on Saturday.
Charlotte Independence – Curtis Anderson, GK
Anderson comes into the week after earning USL Goalkeeper of the Week with an 8 save performance against Tampa Bay Rowdies. Anderson, who is just 18 years old, joined the starting lineup 3 weeks ago. He has conceded 5 goals in those 3 matches.
ABOUT THE OPPONENT:
Charlotte comes into the match just two spots out of the bottom of the table with 5 points. Charlotte’s only win of the season came 3 weeks ago by a final of 2-1 against Bethlehem Steel. Dominic Oduro leads the way for Charlotte with 3 goals on the season, while Jorge Hererra and Andrew Gutman each have 2.Â
FOLLOW ONLINE:
Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @hfdathletic or by following #HFDvCLT
