Match Preview | Erie Commodores FC vs Cleveland SC
Heading east to Erie, PA
After a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Akron City FC, Cleveland Soccer Club are eager to regain their winning form as they travel to Erie, Pennsylvania to take on longtime rivals, Erie Commodores FC. The match is set to kick off this afternoon, Sunday, June 11th at 4:30 pm EST, at Saxon Stadium on Mercyhurst University's campus.
The highly anticipated showdown marks the eleventh meeting between Cleveland SC and Erie Commodores FC, with Cleveland holding a 7-1-2 overall record over the past six years. Last season, Cleveland emerged victorious in three encounters, outscoring Erie 8-2. However, the away matches proved to be tightly contested battles, making Erie extremely competitive in front of their home crowd. With both clubs currently neck-and-neck in the Great Lakes Conference table, this match holds great significance for the ongoing season.
Ticket details in Erie
For all Cleveland fans in the area or traveling, we welcome you to join us in Erie and show your unwavering support. General admission tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children and will be available for purchase at the gate.
Follow the match live
Those unable to attend can still catch all the action live on Erie Commodores FC YouTube Channel. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30 pm, so tune in through the live stream link here to cheer on Cleveland SC from home.
Our opponent
Erie Commodores FC, led by Rich Wall, have started the season with a record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses. Despite initially encountering a few setbacks, Erie managed to secure crucial victories over Michigan Rangers FC and Akron City FC, accumulating 6 vital points. However, their most recent outing resulted in a narrow 1-2 defeat on the road against Steel City FC this past Friday evening. Erie has found the back of the net throughout the season through various players coming from five different goal scorers. Additionally, Erie has accumulated twenty-two yellow cards on the season. Determined to bounce back, the Commodores will be eager to deliver a strong performance in front of their home fans.
Club Notes
Cleveland SC, led by Head Coach Vlad Muresan, will have eighteen available for selection in Erie. So far this season, Cleveland SC has showcased defensive prowess, securing their second clean sheet of the campaign with the 0-0 draw against Akron. The matches have been closely contested and the team is determined to begin the second half of the season with three more points in the standings after its trip to Erie.
Squad
GOALKEEPERS: Pedro Alves
DEFENDERS: Ben Bolinger, Boban Cancar, Quinn Groves, Benjamin Hryszko, Adam Kalvitz, Bobby Tsirambidis
MIDFIELDERS: Chris Brennan, Keegan Dawson, Nicholas Felician, Frederic Heitzer, Angel Murillo
FORWARDS: Tom Beck, Parker Csiszar, Jack Foht, Carter Hancock, Julian Pellegrini, Logan Penton
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