F.C. New York News Release -- www.fcnewyorksoccer.com
Thursday, June 9, 2011
QUEENS, N.Y. - F.C. New York will take on the Dayton Dutch Lions and the Richmond Kickers as it hopes to continue its resurgence with interim coach Paul Shaw at the helm. New York is undefeated in three games since Shaw has taken over.
New York welcomes the Dayton Dutch Lions on Friday night and the Richmond Kickers on Sunday night. Both matches kick off at 7:30 p.m.
The Dutch Lions are supported by F.C. Twente of the Dutch Eredivisie, the highest level of soccer in the Netherlands. On Sunday the Kickers visit New York as one of the pioneers of American soccer since 1993.
New York hopes to extend a streak that dates back to May 28 during which it has picked up five points in three games. The club comes off a 1-1 draw with the defending USL-2 champion Charleston Battery last Friday thanks to a second-half header from leading scorer Graciano Brito. Brito’s four goals leave him tied for third in the league’s goal chart.
Although Dayton (1-5-2) currently sits in last place in the National Division, Shaw is expecting anything but an easy game.
“Dayton will be tough considering they won their first game last week,” Shaw said. “We need to be ready for a difficult match.”
Richmond (6-2-2) finds itself in second place in the American Division after winning its first five games of the season.
“Richmond is one of the best two to three teams in the league and we are expecting a challenge,” Shaw said.
New York (2-4-4) is in fourth place in the National Division as it approaches the midway point of the season. Striker Jhonny Arteaga and defender Karsten Smith were recently named to the USL Pro Team of the Week while Brito was given an honorable mention.
F.C. New York plays all of its home matches at Belson Stadium at St. John’s University. To order tickets please call 866-827-0154 or email tickets@fcnewyorksoccer.com.