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Sunday’s result improved Fury FC’s record to 2-2-3 for eight points, but that still only left Dalglish’s crew tied with Rayo OKC for eighth place. With three games remaining, first place in the spring season and the end-of-year playoff berth that goes with it are out of reach, but every point gained builds confidence and makes the other three post-season spots — one for top spot in the fall season, which Fury FC ruled last year, and two for the combined standings — seem within reach.

“The games against us aren’t over until we say they’re over, and I think the guys have shown that with the late goals and they always find a way to win or get something from the game, especially here,” Dalglish added.

Besides Friday’s home game against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Fury FC also has a June 4 away matchup with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 4 and a visit by Rayo OKC to TD Place stadium on June 11. Also mixed in there is a two-game Amway semifinal against the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer.

On the plus side, the recent run of success at home has boosted Fury FC spirits and confidence, both of which sagged during that season-opening four-game stretch of road games with just one draw to show for it.

“It’s good that we are strong at home so we know it for the rest of the season,” de Jong said. “After those first three or four games of the season, you know it’s going to be tough (in) that spring season, so now it’s just about concentrating on getting the team at the right positions at the right mentality for the next season, and I think we’re showing we are a tough team to beat, at home especially. Even on the road, at Edmonton, you could see that we can play well.