KNOW YOUR ENEMY: Long Island Rough Riders

Reading United faces Long Island Rough Riders in a mid-week clash for supremacy of the Mid Atlantic Division. Read up on the enemy:

The other guys: 

The New York FC affiliate team, the Long Island Rough Riders (4-2-1), compete as a development team in the USL League Two along with Reading United. They’re currently in a close tug-of-war battle to keep their second place spot against the third place Lehigh Valley United in the Mid-Atlantic Division standings 

Last matchup: 

On June 6th, our guys took on the Rough Riders at their turf at Hofstra University. Jahmali Waite and the United defensive squad held the home team to zero shots on goal. On the other end of the field, United couldn’t find the back of the net, which lead to a tied match at 0-0. 

Dangerous Player:

Forward out of American University, Matthew Sloan, has only played four games with the Rough Riders but has tacked in three goals on just five shots on net. Sloan and the Long Island offensive will be a big test for Jahmali Waite to extend his shutout streak to seven games.  

Game Day Details: 

The crew out of Long Island and the crew out of Reading will meet at Gurski Stadium to compete for the second time this season. Come out for the midweek matchup on Wednesday, June 26th, at 7:00pm.