Arizona United Arizona United SC drops road contest to the LA Galaxy II

CARSON, Calif. (Friday, July 4, 2014) – Arizona United SC suffered a 4-2 defeat to the LA Galaxy II on Saturday on Field 3 at StubHub Center.

LA Galaxy II opened its goal tally early and jumped out to a commanding four-goal lead by the end of the first-half from a Bradford Jamieson IV opening goal, a Charlie Rugg brace, and an own goal. Arizona United SC enjoyed a stronger second half with goals from Jon Okafor, and Matt Kassel.

Riding a three-match winless streak, Arizona United SC started aggressively and held the majority of the possession in the first fifteen minutes of play. However, as time progressed the LA Galaxy II settled into the match and scored the opening goal in the 16th minute when Jamieson IV finished far post from inside the box. Two minutes later Rual Mendialo notched his second assist when he cut in from the left wing and split the defense with a through ball to Charlie Rugg, who finished from a tight-angle near the touchline.

Los Dos added a third goal in the 41st minute when Daniel Antúnez accidentally redirected a Rafael Garcia cross into the back of the Arizona United SC net. LA Galaxy II closed out the first half with its final goal in the 45th minute. Jack McBean collected a Arizona United SC turnover on the halfway line, lifted his head, and slotted Rugg through the Arizona United SC backline. Rugg dribbled into the box and finished far post.

At the start of the second half, Arizona United SC’s Jacole Turner made his pro debut when he was brought on for Evan Newton.

Arizona United SC enjoyed a stronger second half and added its first goal on a counter attack in the 71st minute that was sprung on a London Woodberry clearance on the goal line. Bradlee Baladez on the edge of the box slotted Jon Okafor through, who was then taken down by Los Dos goalkeeper Cody Laurendi. Okafor stepped up and buried the penalty. Arizona United SC added one more goal in the second minute of stoppage time on a volleyed screamer from Kassel inside the box.

Arizona United SC will travel back to California next week for a Saturday clash against the Orange County Blues FC at 7 p.m. at Anteater Stadium at University of California Irvine.

Arizona United SC will return home on July 19 when it hosts Orange County Blues FC at the Peoria Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling (623) 594-9606 or by visiting arizonaunited.com/tickets.

-Arizona United Soccer Club Match Report-

Match: Arizona United Soccer Club vs. LA Galaxy II

Date: Friday, July 4, 2014

Competition: USL PRO

Venue: StubHub Center Field 3

Kickoff: 4:00 PM PDT

Weather: Clear, and 81 degrees

Scoring Summary 1 2 F Arizona United Soccer Club 0 2 2 LA Galaxy II 4 0 4

Scoring Summary:

LA– Bradford Jamieson IV – 16th minute

LA– Charlie Rugg – 18th minute

LA– Own Goal (Daniel Antúnez) – 41st minute

LA– Charlie Rugg – 45th minute

AZ – Jon Okafor – 71st minute

AZ – Matt Kassel – 90th minute

Misconduct Summary:

LA– Oscar Sorto (Yellow) –58th minute

Saves Corners Fouls Offsides Shots AZU 2 5 8 4 14 LA 1 2 12 5 9

Lineups:

Arizona UnitedSC: Evan Newton (Jacole Rutner – 46), Scott Morrison, Daniel Antúnez, London Woodberry, Tyler Ruthven, Paolo DelPiccolo, Joey Dillon (Bradlee Baladez – 73), Matt Kassel, Schillo Tshuma (Brad Stisser – 65), Kadeem Dacres (Jonathan Top – 54), Jon Okafor

Did not play: Widner Saint-Cyr, Jalen Robinson, Joseph Toby

LA Galaxy II: Cody Laurendi, Oscar Sorto (Joe Franco – 59), Daneil Steres (Lee Nishanian – 90), Bradley Diallo, Dragan Stojkov, Raul Mendialo, Rafael Garcia, Andrew Auras, Bradford Hamieson IV (Laurent Courtois – 78), Jack McBean (Travis Bowen – 56). Charlie Rugg (Jaime Villarreal – 69)

Did not play: Nicholas Shackelford, Aljeandro Covarrubias