Indy Eleven Win at Home to Stall Streaking Miami FC
The New York Cosmos maintain their lead atop the NASL Fall Season and Combined Standings following a scoreless draw versus FC Edmonton. Indy Eleven recored their first win in six matches, while Puerto Rico FC and Jacksonville Armada FC split points in an intense matchup at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium.
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NASL Soccer News: The New York Cosmos’ strong run in the North American Soccer League (NASL) Fall Season was put to a stall following a scoreless a draw versus FC Edmonton in Week 12.
A strong performance by FC Edmonton goalkeeper Matt VanOekel helped the Canadian side earn a key point on the road at Shuart Stadium. VanOekel was named NASL Player of the Week after recording his second clean sheet of the week versus the Cosmos.
Indy Eleven earned their first win in six matches, ending Miami FC’s three-game winning streak. Indy are unbeaten at Carroll Stadium, while Miami FC suffered their first road loss of the Fall Season.
The first-place Cosmos sit five points ahead of FC Edmonton in the Fall Season Standings, while Miami FC sit six points behind in third place. Indy, the Spring Season Champion, are seven points behind the Cosmos in fourth place.
Puerto Rico FC and Jacksonville Armada FC shared points in an intense draw at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, while Eric Avila’s lone goal led Tampa Bay past the Carolina RailHawks. Ottawa Fury FC upset Minnesota United in a stunning comeback at NSC Stadium.
New York Cosmos 0, FC Edmonton 0
The New York Cosmos and FC Edmonton played out scoreless draw in an intense matchup at Shuart Stadium.
The Cosmos extended their home unbeaten streak to 16 matches, while the Eddies remain without a victory in their last five games (0-4-1). The Eddies (7-5-2, 26 Fall; 12-7-5, 43 Combined) goalkeeper Matt VanOekel recorded four saves on the night and received NASL Player of the Week honors for Week 12.
Indy Eleven 2, Miami FC 1
Indy Eleven edged Miami FC at Carroll Stadium to continue the Boys in Blue’s home unbeaten streak to 15 games.
Indy (7-3-5, 24 Fall; 11-9-5, 42 Combined) took a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute off a strike from 25 yards out by Dylan Mares. Don Smart added a second goal in the 56th minute for Indy.
Miami FC got on the board in the 67th minute off a Enzo Rennella backheel, but it wasn’t enough in the end.
Ottawa Fury FC 3, Minnesota United FC 2
Ottawa Fury FC scored two goals in the final six minutes of the match to defeat Minnesota United at NSC Stadium.
Minnesota (5-5-5, 20 Fall; 10-6-9, 36 Combined) took a 1-0 lead a half-hour into the game. Giuseppe Gentile brought the match level with a shot from 25 yards out to streak past Loons goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock. Christian Ramirez gave Minnesota the 2-1 lead from the penalty spot for his 15th goal of the year.
Ottawa’s late comeback was led by Ryan Williams who headed in a cross from Eddie Edward in the 84th minute, following with Danny Mwanga scoring off a cross from Jamar Dixon in the 88th minute.
Puerto Rico FC 3, Jacksonville Armada FC 3
Puerto Rico FC and Jacksonville FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium.
Jackie Marrero gave Puerto Rico FC (1-8-6, 11 Fall; 1-8-6, 11 Combined) the lead just three minutes into the match, but Matt Bahner was able to bring the score level in the 29th minute for Armada FC.
Puerto Rico FC regained the lead three minutes later when a through ball from Paulo Mendes met Oliver for a right-footed shot past Lewis. A long strike from Jacksonville’s Mechack Jérôme in the 57th minute tied the game before Alhassane Keita put a curling shot into the upper corner in the 83rd minute to give Jacksonville the lead. Sidney Rivera tied the game for the hosts in the 85th minute.
Tampa Bay Rowdies 1, Carolina RailHawks 0
The Tampa Bay Rowdies extended their unbeaten streak to four matches with a win over the Carolina RailHawks at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday night. Carolina recorded their second straight loss.
Eric Avila’s gave the Rowdies (4-4-6, 16 Fall; 8-8-8, 32 Combined) the lead in the 22nd minute off a strike from the back post.
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