First-place Armada FC looks for second win over New York Cosmos in history

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. ET | Hodges Stadium (University of North Florida)

THE TEAMS

Jacksonville Armada FC (2W-3D-0L, 9 pts., 1st NASL Spring Season)

New York Cosmos (2W-2D-1L, 8 pts., 4th NASL Spring Season)

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The Jacksonville Armada FC (2W-3D-0L) returns to Hodges Stadium Saturday, May 6 for the second meeting of the season with the New York Cosmos (2W-2D-1L). Jacksonville is looking to remain unbeaten and grab a third win in Week 6 of the NASL Spring Season.

The Armada FC is now 12 games undefeated in 2017. The team is looking to upset the Cosmos’s unbeaten streak on the road (5W-2D) and gain the second win over New York in franchise history since a 1-0 victory at Community First Park in 2015.

The Armada FC picked up a draw last week against Indy Eleven at home. Indy’s Justin Braun scored one goal in the 25th minute and then Armada FC forward Jonathan Glenn nailed a header to equalize the game just five minutes later. The match secured Jacksonville’s first-place seat in the NASL standings and undefeated record.

The New York Cosmos sit in fourth place with eight points in the NASL, just one point behind the Armada FC. The two-time defending champions have only visited Jacksonville twice, with a 1W-0D-1L record. An Armada FC victory Saturday night would be the second win in history against the Cosmos.

The Cosmos have proven to be tough competition on the road by remaining unbeaten in the last seven away contests. The last goal conceded by New York on the road was by Zach Steinberger during the most recent matchup in Jacksonville on Oct. 15, 2016.

Tickets to Saturday’s match can be purchased by calling 844.2.ARMADA or by visiting ArmadaFC.com/Tickets. The Armada FC will be celebrating School Night Out with a fireworks show following the match. A special Family-4-Pack is also being sold for this match that includes four tickets, four drinks, four popcorns, and one Squid Vicious plush toy.

SERIES HISTORY

New York leads with a 4W-2D-1L record

LAST RESULT

Armada FC 1, Indy Eleven 1 – 4/29/17 | Recap

POTENT NOTABLES

- The Cosmos have outscored the Armada 14-7 and walked away with three clean sheets in the history of the Armada FC franchise.

- Armada has only conceded once in three home games, the fewest in the NASL. Last season the team conceded an average of 1.3 per home game and tied for the most.

- New York keeper Jimmy Maurer leads the NASL with a save percentage of 84% and is tied for the league-lead in saves with 21. Both Maurer and Patteron-Sewell have three clean sheets.

- Both Armada FC and New York have each scored four goals this season.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 – Teams trail the Armada FC by only one point (Miami FC, North Carolina FC, and the New York Cosmos)

4 – Consecutive clean sheets by the Cosmos in the last four road games

6 ­– Chances created by Jack Blake form set pieces this season, no other player has created more than four from set pieces

12 – Matches the Armada FC has remained undefeated

21 – Saves by New York’s goalkeeper Jimmy Mauer, tied for the most in the league

INJURY WATCH

All players are in good health.

CLUB CONNECTIONS

Armada FC midfielder Jemal Johnson played for the New York Cosmos from 2013-2014. He started 10 matches in 20 appearances, recording one goal and two assists in 1,038 minutes of play. Johnson has been with the Armada FC since the 2015 inaugural season, and Saturday’s match will be the eighth time he has faced his former club.

SCHOOL NIGHT OUT

The Armada FC would like to celebrate students, teachers, and families of both at Saturday’s match. The match will begin with a pre-game tailgate presented by Jax Fray. Local schools will receive special ticket prices through their schools and high school soccer stars with college commitments will be recognized at halftime. Following the match will be a fireworks display for all to enjoy! All fans 21+ are invited to the Blackfinn Ameripub Post Match Party following the conclusion of the match.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Armada FC will take to the road for the first meeting with North Carolina FC on Saturday, May 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST at Wakemed Soccer Park. The match will be broadcasted on beIN SPORTS.